Rio 450 It's an exciting year in the Marvellous City: Rio turns 450 on the 1st of March and the city will be celebrating this milestone all year long. The Rio 450 celebrations mark the founding of the city in 1565 by the Portuguese. While it is no longer Brazil's capital city, it is still the beating heart of the tourism industry. The city is famous for its beaches, samba, Carnival, fervent football fans and friendly locals - a perfect combination for an electric party atmosphere! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lAVn53WxPA[/embed]

Rio 450 Celebrations

The celebrations have already kicked off, but the official birthday is this coming Sunday, the 1st of March. There are plenty of activities to choose from year round, but the biggest concentration will be in March. Sunday's events include a 450m long cake, a symbolic medal ceremony to honour the city's greatest historical and cultural figures and a variety of shows and concerts. Other events to look forward to this year are art exhibitions, festivals, exhibits, parties, races, and a celebration of all things Carioca. You can see the agenda for the whole year on the Rio 450 official website or on the Rio 450 Facebook page. bannerpromotional-rdj4u2

 Join the Party With Rdj4u's Exclusive Promotion

You don't have to be a carioca to join in the 450th birthday celebrations. To mark this momentous occasion, Rdj4u is spreading the Carioca love and giving you the gift of travel! On the 2nd of March, we are offering a 10% discount on all tours in Rio de Janeiro. Simply book your tours on Monday and enter the promo code: R10Birthday. Note that the discount is valid for any activities on the date of your choice as long as the booking is made on the 2nd. The offer is valid from midnight until midnight (GMT -3).

What are you waiting for? Check out our tours in Rio now and get ready for Monday!