Aerial Brazil- north of Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, where the most famous carnival takes place, Barra da Tijuca (mostly referenced as Barra) is a famous borough in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located southwest of the city on the Atlantic Ocean. Barra is well known for its beaches, its uncountable lakes and rivers, and its highly Americanized lifestyle. Although representing only 4 (...)