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Rio is divided into a Zona Norte (North Zone) and a Zona Sul (South Zone) by the Serra da Carioca, steep mountains that are part of the Parque Nacional da Tijuca. These mountains descend to the edge of the city centre, where the two zones meet.

Rio is definitely a tale of two cities: the upper and middle classes reside in the Zona Sul, the lower class in the Zona Norte. Favelas (shantytowns) cover steep hillsides on both sides of town - Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela, is in Gávea, one of Rio's richest neighborhoods. Most industry is in the Zona Norte, as is most of the pollution. The ocean beaches are in the Zona Sul.

The cidade maravilhosa (marvellous city) is one of the most densely populated places on earth. The Cariocas - as the inhabitants are called - thrive on dance, drink, beach, sport and sun. It's a city of Dionysian spirit whose people live life head-first.

The international tourist crowd take advantage of Rio's ritzy side - there are innumerable opportunities to be decadent. But Rio also has much to offer the budget traveller. There are cheap hotels and restaurants aplenty, and the beach is a free entertainment zone.

Like any city of its size, Rio has its problems, which are unfortunately given much play in the world media. All the same, the city has lost none of its lustre. New projects are growing at an exponential rate – plans are in the works to build a Guggenheim Museum, the Pan Am games are on their way in 2007 and Rio is even putting in its bid to host the 2012 Olympics. The city's coffers are full, the beaches are as beautiful as ever and the cultural renaissance is in full swing. More than ever Rio de Janeiro is on the verge of something big. Are you going to be there to see it?