Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will learn about the top 5 touristic attractions of Rio de Janeiro
Introduction:
Rio de Janeiro, or the “Marvelous City” as it’s called, is the second largest city of Brazil, and is located on the South Atlantic coast
It’s without doubt one of the most beautifully located cities in the world; with an average of 2.8 million visitors/year according to brazilianexplorer.org
If you think that natural landscapes is only what sets Rio apart from other beautiful cities, then you’re mistaken; Rio is also a host of magnificent historical buildings, parks, museums, beaches, and a beautiful human side as well.
Rio is the perfect destination for a vacation, since it has a lot of sights you can explore and many activities to do; this is why it’s a favorite vacation city for a lot of people.…show more content… Therefore, I will be taking you on a tour to the top 5 touristic attractions of Rio de Janeiro
Body:
I. At number 5: Christ the redeemer Statue
A. It’s a 30 meters tall statue of Jesus Christ, located at the peak of Corcovado mountain
B. As a symbol of Brazilian Christianity, the statue has become an icon for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil as a whole
C. Since the statue represents such an appealing religious sight, tourists from all over the world visit this location for religious and historical insights
II. At number 4: Sugarloaf Mountain
A. A peak located in the mouth of the Guanabara Bay in the Atlantic ocean
B. Sugarloaf is a name which is derived from the fact that the mountain looks like the traditional loaf sugar made in