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diciembre 29, 2025
Río de Janeiro, más de moda que nunca: la ciudad recibió este año cerca de dos millones de turistas extranjeros
Periodista Portafolio26.12.2025 10:01 Actualizado: 28.12.2025 18:20
TL;DR
- Rio de Janeiro received a record-breaking 1.97 million foreign tourists between January and November.
- Attractive prices, a vibrant cultural scene, and social media promotion are key drivers of the tourism increase.
- Rua do Senado in the historic center was named the world's coolest street by Time Out magazine.
- Despite high rates of violence in Brazil, many tourists report feeling safe in Rio.
- Concerns exist among some residents about increased crowding, traffic, and street crime.
- The city's tourism agency is leveraging social media, particularly TikTok, for promotion.