With so many destinations in the WHL Group’s ever-expanding network, we have an incredible wealth of local travel information at our fingertips. Through the Inside Word, our local partners – all travel experts – share their top tips on what to do, what to eat, where to party and where to shop in their necks of the woods. Here we dish up some superb local hints from Luiz Renato, the whl.travel local connection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Although surrounded by controversy, on 7 July 2007 the statue of Christ the Redeemer got named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. What people didn’t seem to understand, however, is that the statue itself doesn’t add much to the landscape of Rio de Janeiro. The true highlight of the monument is the wide and open view of Rio de Janeiro that Christ the Redeemer offers, like the one shown here during a wintery but warm sunset.

Rio de Janeiro. We love to think we’re on intimate terms with it, calling it just Rio. But for such a small word, it packs a mighty punch, an explosion of sound, light and flavour. Rio is Carnival and samba; it’s the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the…

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Ever heard of Rio de Janeiro? Of course you have! Who hasn’t? Well, this city of dazzling contrasts – one of the most famous destinations in the world – is now part of the whl.travel global network. Rio’s glorious scenery is matched only by the effervescent nature of its people. And now it’s available at www.riodejaneiro-hotels.travel!