Setting of the Movie "Rio"

The animated film Rio (2011) and its sequel Rio 2 (2014) are set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Key locations featured:

• Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) – Iconic peak with cable cars.
• Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) – Statue atop Corcovado Mountain.
• Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches – World-famous urban beaches.
• Tijuca Forest – Urban rainforest, hang-gliding launch.
• Sambadrome – Carnival parade venue.
• Favelas – Depicted stylized (e.g., the "maroon" macaw hideout).

The film celebrates the city's vibrant culture, music (samba, bossa nova), and stunning natural landscape.