25 Photos That Prove Rio De Janeiro is the Most Beautiful City in South America at Night
View from Gavea |© Alex MacDowell / WikiCommons
From rugged, forest-carpeted peaks to golden, idyllic beaches, Rio de Janeiro’s natural wonders are bewitching during the day. Yet at night, the city’s icons become silhouetted against dramatic skies as urban life twinkles and illuminates the after-hour activity. Here are 25 photos that prove Rio is South America’s most beautiful city at night.
The Views From the Sugarloaf Are Spectacular at Night
Sugarloaf at night
From Whichever Angle
Sugarloaf at night
Rio Effortlessly Mixes Urban Life With Natural Beauty
From Mirante Marta Dona
It Also Has Extraordinary Sunsets
Sunset at Ipanema
Rio’s Stadiums Are Even More Impressive at Night
Maracana in Rio
Rio Celebrates the Most Incredible New Year’s Eve at Copacabana
New Year’s Eve at Copacabana
It Also Has Breathtaking Views Like This One From Corcovado
View from Corcovado
Christmas Time in Rio de Janeiro is Magical
Christmas in Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s Architecture Dazzles at Night
Municipal theater
As Does its Coastlines
Rio’s coastline at Flamengo
The Parties at Night in Rio Are Sensational
Rock in Rio
Gaze in Awe at Rio’s Skyline at Night
Vidigal at night
Rio Has Breathtaking Viewpoints at Night
View from Gavea
It Also Has a Beautiful Natural Lake That Lights When it Gets Dark…
Lagoa at night
…and Becomes Even More Incredible When it’s Night Time
Christ the Redeemer is Spellbinding, Whether He is Casting His Gaze Over Disappearing Day…
Christ the Redeemer
…or Overlooking Copacabana’s Firework Show
Christ the Redeemer and fireworks
Rio’s Landscapes at Dusk Are Pretty Amazing
Sugarloaf
So is This Jaw-Dropping Aerial View Over Rio
Aerial view of Rio
Rio’s City Center at Night is Striking
City center at night
These Views Are Truly One of a Kind
View towards Rio
Rio’s Coastline is Ridiculously Stunning at Night
Rio’s coastline
Arpoador in Rio Becomes Dramatic at Night
Arpoador at night
This Moody Skyline From Leblon
Skyline in Leblon
With Two of Rio’s Major Icons—Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf—in One, Epic Shot, This Sums Up Just Why Rio de Janeiro is the Most Beautiful City in South America at Night
Iconic landmarks
