The document lists 8 top tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are: 1) the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue that stands 40 meters tall on Corcovado Mountain, 2) the wild 4-day Rio Carnival celebration known for its samba school competitions, 3) the famous Copacabana Beach that runs 4km along the coast, and 4) Ipanema Beach with its great surf. It also mentions 5) Pedra da Gavea rock climbing site, 6) Sugarloaf Mountain for its views of the city and coastline, 7) Arcos da Lapa representing Rio's colonial architecture, and 8) Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the largest urban park