Brazil Vacation Review: Rio, Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Food Markets, Hiking & Biking, Shopping and Culture

Let me start with our trip was AMAZING!
We are truly are world travelers and because of that, we know exactly what we want to do and see. 
Seeing the Christ the Redeemer statue was the last of the 7 wonders on our list.  Along with that, we wanted to see and experience Rio.
I gave our travel planner a list of what we wanted to do.  She sent back an itinerary.  It was as if she had known us for years.  We like to keep moving with little downtime.  Not only did we see the Christ the Redeemer statue, there was also a bike ride along the beach and city, hikes to incredible overlooks, cachaça shots, we learned how to make caipirinha cocktail, a favela tour, shopping, food markets...and more!   So much fun!
Our hotel looked over the Copacabana beach.  Beautiful!
And any COVID questions I asked she had the answers for.
Then, our guide was also AMAZING!  He made sure that every minute he had with us was exactly what we wanted.  Not only did he bike and hike with us, he made sure we saw the views from every mountain top and why they were important. He spent time with us sitting at the local restaurant/bar outside and watching the locals go by all while explaining the culture.  Not to mention the mini Portuguese lessons..LOL. 
I know I'm missing so many things.  Honestly they made our trip incredible.  What a dynamic duo.