Photo of the Day

An aerial view of Rio de Janeiro
June 3, 2012

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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After spending two months in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro with carioca people, samba, and lots of caipirinhas, finally there was a perfect day to go up to Sugarloaf Mountain and take this picture.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.)

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Photograph by Ignazio Sciacca

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