Webcam Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Editors' Pick

Rio de Janeiro is seen as the beating heart of Brazil and is home to the world-famous Carnival. Located along some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and lush, tropical mountains, Rio is a favourite holiday destination for a whole host of reasons. If you don’t have the time or finances to fly to Rio, then the HD webcam located on top of the Pestana Atlantica Hotel will allow you to experience all of the best sights the city has to offer. Translated into English, Rio de Janeiro means ‘River of January’ after the first explorers arrived at the natural harbor in that month.

Rio is the 6th most populated city in the whole of the Americas, and the 2nd most populated in Brazil. Its Copacabana beaches are well-known the world over, and its towering Christ the Redeemer statue, which is situated on top of Mount Corcovado is possibly its most iconic monument. If you have never been to Rio de Janeiro before, then the HD webcam at the Pestana Atlantica Hotel affords you some spectacular views of the city and its beaches.

The HD webcam gives you a perfect view of the Copacabana Beach, which has a perfect white sand beach and sparkling azure blue waters. Sit back and enjoy the panoramic views of the condo-lined bay, all the way to the mountains and islands in the background. The HD webcam also gives views of the Copacabana Fort, which is a large military base located toward the south end of the beach.

You can also view the Monumento natural dos morros do pão de açúcar e urca, which is a naturally formed mountain also known as Sugarloaf hill. The Monumento natural dos morros do pão de açúcar e urca is also one of Rio’s most iconic landmarks and can be viewed from just about every point of the sprawling city. The earthTV webcam situated at the Pestana Atlantica Hotel also captures the Arpoador Stone, which is a small isthmus that separates the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.

The Parque Dos Patins literally translates as ‘the skate park.’. It is a popular location for locals and tourists alike and is viewable via the earthTV webcam. Watch the people as they skate their way around the park and enjoy the warm tropical climate. Of course, no visit to Rio would be complete without viewing the Cristo Redentor. The Cristo Redentor is also known as Christ the Redeemer and you can see this via the webcam.

During the daytime, you can enjoy watching the people on the beach as the tide slowly ebbs and flows, and in the evening the area takes on a whole new appearance. You also have the chance to view the sun as it rises and sets, casting its luminous golden glow over the ocean.

With the webcam being set on top of the Pestana Atlantica Hotel, you get to enjoy some completely natural views of the bustling Latin metropolis and can truly appreciate the beauty that this city has to offer. Appreciate some of the most iconic landmarks in the world directly from the comfort of your home and explore all that the area has to offer. earthTV is a fantastic way to view the beaches, locales, and people of Rio de Janeiro.