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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after São Paulo, and the largest by international tourists. It has a population of 6 million in the city proper, and 13 million people in its metropolitan area as of 2025. It is also the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.
Peak Community Rank
#3
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#5.7
3 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
Active Rankings & Inline Ballot
Rankings Featuring Rio de Janeiro
#5
Contender: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
#9
Contender: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Best Street Food Cities in Brazil
Most divisive on “The 10 Best Latin American Travel Destinations in 2025: Must-See UNESCO Sites & Hidden Gems” — ranked #9 thereStrongest in Food — avg #3 across 1 list
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Rio de Janeiro rank Top 3 in Street Food Cities in Brazil?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Best Street Food Cities in Brazil". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“The 10 Best Latin American Travel Destinations in 2025: Must-See UNESCO Sites & Hidden Gems”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio de Janeiro's highest community ranking?⌄
Rio de Janeiro is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Best Street Food Cities in Brazil" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Rio de Janeiro?⌄
Rio de Janeiro appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FOOD, EVENTS, TRAVEL.
Is Rio de Janeiro a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Rio de Janeiro varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 6 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is Rio de Janeiro most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Rio de Janeiro appears most frequently in the FOOD category, most notably in "Top 10 Best Street Food Cities in Brazil".
