Rio de Janeiro discovered in 1497 by the *father of America, *Americo Vespucio* who arrived with the expedition on 01/01/1502 at the Sugar Loaf cove (Dog Face Mountain) and Botafogo (Le Laque French name) and called land of Rio de Janeiro and in 1503 we began to be called Cariocas by the Indians and by everyone.
Rio de Janeiro discovered in 1497 by the *father of America, *Americo Vespucio* who arrived with the expedition on 01/01/1502 at the Sugar Loaf cove (Dog Face Mountain) and Botafogo (Le Laque French name) and called land of Rio de Janeiro and in 1503 we began to be called Cariocas by the Indians and by everyone.
That's fascinating! It's always interesting to learn about the history and origins of different places. Thank you!
Cariocas . People Carioca since 1497
Thank you for watching! Cariocas have a rich history that goes back centuries, and it's fascinating to learn about their cultural heritage.