A free mobile travel guide for resplendent Rio has rocked onto the tourism scene, enabling travellers and sports fans to discover more about Brazil’s second largest city with just a few clicks.

Rio de Janeiro won the bid to become the official host city for the 2016 Olympic Games and Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, ensuring the destination is at the forefront of international tourism over the next few years.

Rio.Mobi, created by mobile web development company World Mobi Group Ltd., showcases the exhilarating city of Rio via a state of the art tool that is free of charge, quick to download and easy to use.

Rio has long been a popular holiday spot for travellers; surrounded by stunning mountains, white-sand beaches and lush rainforests with the backdrop of the deep blue sea.

Travellers tapping into Rio.Mobi can expect to find information on the destination’s leading attractions, from the Tijuca rainforests to the surfer’s paradise of Prainha Beach and other world-class beaches in Copacabana and Ipanema.

Rio offers a lively nightlife with it’s the dance halls, open-air cafes, clubs and bars. And in recent months it has moved into the spotlight as a major sporting destination, featuring modern stadiums and brand new venues.

Rio.Mobi includes extensive information ranging from sports attractions and facilities to accommodations, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and transport. In addition there is emergency information to hand. 

Other innovative features that all these city guides contain include a currency converter and translating tool while web links and contact details are provided for all the featured services.

Designed specifically for the needs of travellers on the go, the guides load efficiently and reduce download costs for the user.