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Typically sunny Rio de Janeiro becomes unrecognizable during cold spell

People walk along the coast on a cold day at Leblon beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 26. According to local media, temperatures have fallen down to about 16 degrees Celcius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) and winds could reach speeds of almost 76 km (47 miles) per hour.
People walk along the coast on a cold day at Leblon beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 26. According to local media, temperatures have fallen down to about 16 degrees Celcius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) and winds could reach speeds of almost 76 km (47 miles) per hour.Pilar Olivares / Reuters
Tourists walk along Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 26, during a cold day. The temperature lowered to 13 degrees Celcius with a real feel of 9 degrees Celcius.
Tourists walk along Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 26, during a cold day. The temperature lowered to 13 degrees Celcius with a real feel of 9 degrees Celcius.Antonio Scorza / AFP - Getty Images
A kite surfer takes advantage of the strong winds at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 26, during a cold day.
A kite surfer takes advantage of the strong winds at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 26, during a cold day.Antonio Scorza / AFP - Getty Images
View of the Christ the Redeemer statue, atop the Corcovado hill, with heavy clouds in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 26, during a cold day.
View of the Christ the Redeemer statue, atop the Corcovado hill, with heavy clouds in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sept. 26, during a cold day.Antonio Scorza / AFP - Getty Images

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Brazil's 'cidade maravilhosa' (marvelous city) steps into the international spotlight as it prepares to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Explore some of the sights the city offers.
Brazil's 'cidade maravilhosa' (marvelous city) steps into the international spotlight as it prepares to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Explore some of the sights the city offers.Michael Regan / Getty Images

 

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