The Harbour of Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil and was created by erosion from the Atlantic Ocean. The Harbour is surrounded by unique mountains and formations that include Sugar Loaf at 1,296 feet (395 m), Corcovado Peak at 2,310 feet (704 m), and the hills of Tijuca at 3,350 feet (1021 m). Rio de Janeiro translates into "river of January" in Portuguese.
