The Rio Times

Ipanema, Arpoador and Copacabana from Above in Brazil Helicopter flights along Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone trace the curve of Ipanema, the rocky point of Arpoador and the long arc of Copacabana, revealing from the air how these three famous beaches line up between the Atlantic Ocean and the backdrop of green hills and city towers. Seen from a doors‑off helicopter or panoramic tour, the shoreline, forts and promenade patterns turn into a single sweeping postcard of Rio, which is why many visitors consider an aerial loop over these beaches one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the city

More of Quito! A breathtaking drone view of Quito has locals and travelers praising Ecuador’s high-altitude capital. From its stunning colonial architecture to the Andean skyline, comments overflow with love, nostalgia, and pride for one of South America’s most beautiful cities.

Rio de Janeiro, From Ipanema to a Storybook Library Beyond famous spots like Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro hides architectural treasures such as the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, a neo‑Manueline library founded in 1837 by Portuguese immigrants and open to the public since 1900. Recognized by Time magazine as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, it holds the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal, with some 350,000 volumes displayed in a soaring, dark‑wood reading room that feels like a movie set.