rio de janeiro
states: [brazil]
category: cultural
year: 2012
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -22.9477777778, -43.2913888889
last visited: 2025
unesco id: 1100
world heritage site: 1100
Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural harmony. This site features dramatic mountains, lush forests, and iconic beaches seamlessly integrated with the city’s urban fabric, including landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach. Celebrated as the first urban landscape honored by UNESCO for its natural setting, it reflects the unique interplay between human development and the environment, shaping Rio’s vibrant identity.