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Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado Rio de Janeiro
156 Reviews A must in Rio is to see the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue. Towering over the city on Corcovado mountain 30 m high, it was finished in 1931. It is usually very busy here with tourists buying...
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Sugar Loaf - Pão de Açucar Rio de Janeiro
126 Reviews Another must in Rio is visiting Pao de Acucar or Sugar Loaf mountain. There are two seperate parts to it, so you need to take two cable cars. The cost is quite high though, and if you want you can...
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Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
106 Reviews The two most famous and probably best beaches in Rio, are Ipanema and Copacabana. There are lots of opportunities to play beach football, volleyball or just people watch in the sun. Don't forget to...
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Ipanema Rio de Janeiro
64 Reviews Ipanema, Copacabana or Leblon, for an out comer, are just names of successive areas of this beach (with Arpoador in the middle, standing as a geological "accident") . We stayed in Leblon, and...
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Downtown Rio de Janeiro
46 Reviews There are several distinct areas worth visiting Downtown, and they are perfectly suitable for walking tours (see safety). Many of the ancient buildings have been turned into cultural centers, shops,...
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Tijuca Forest Rio de Janeiro
26 Reviews Parque Nacional de Tijuca is the largest area of urban rainforest in the world, and is testament to the huge success of a reforestation scheme from the Brazilian government. When the Portuguese...
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Carnaval Rio de Janeiro
58 Reviews I don’t know what to say about Rio-Carnival.Net. We purchased tickets with them and ordered to be delivered to the hotel. I got an envelope at the Hotel Ibiza after waiting for two hours at lobby to...
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Maracanã Soccer Stadium Rio de Janeiro
41 Reviews You are no Soccer fan, it doesnt matter. You have to see a Soccer Game live in Rio. We went to Maracanã Stadium to see the game Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense. The Stadium was full of supporters of both...
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Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro
34 Reviews The Selarón stairway is one of the really nice sights in Rio. It's located in Santa Teresa and is a stairway with hundreds of teils on it in all different colors and with different motives. The artist...
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Botanical Garden Rio de Janeiro
40 Reviews Does it make sense, a tropical garden in a tropical town? Of course it does. Profiting the natural easy to grow and maintain decorative plants (from Brazil and elsewhere) in that weather, the...
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Hang Gliding in Rio Rio de Janeiro
7 Reviews One of the bests adventures in RIO DE JANEIRO Brasil is the TANDEM FLIGHT , a flight over the biggest urban forest in the world and landing in the beach. Adrenaline and beautifull........i...
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Favelas Rio de Janeiro
16 Reviews Cariocafreeculture is a unique project that will hopefully start many new beginnings here in Rio. They offer a beginners Português class titled : favela ghetto slang, offering the basics to get...
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Leblon Rio de Janeiro
11 Reviews The least known of the central beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Leblon is referenced as the safest but the most expensive. Well, safe it was, expensive... one thing are the patterns for locals, the other...
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Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas Rio de Janeiro
18 Reviews Lagoa is not very visited by tourists but it´s one of the most pleasant neighbourhoods in Rio and a real nice place to go and meet cariocas and relax if you get tired of the hustle and bustle of the...
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Samba Rio de Janeiro
10 Reviews Every Monday, rain or shine, there is an outdoor Samba bloco. As the story goes, this neighborhood was home to many of the original port workers due to its proximity. The large influx of Africans...
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Arcos da Lapa Rio de Janeiro
11 Reviews The Carioca Aqueduct, known as Arcos da Lapa by the locals, was built in 1750 & is found in the city centre. It was originally built to bring fresh water to the city centre. However it was...
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Botafogo Rio de Janeiro
9 Reviews When Rio was the capital of Brazil, Botafogo was the location of most of the embassies. The neighbourhood's old mansions were thus spared destruction which preserved the area's old charms. It remains...
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Tours Rio de Janeiro
12 Reviews i had an eight hour lay over in rio one time and i just took a bus to copacabana directly from the airport. the bus swung all throughout rio (not through the favela) so i got to see a lot more than i...
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Rio Zoo Rio de Janeiro
3 Reviews The zoo (founded in 1888) at Quinta da Boa Vista, behind the natural history museum is well worth a visit. There are over 2,500 animals distributed in different areas according to their geographical...
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Candelária Church Rio de Janeiro
14 Reviews Well, everybody knows that I am very proud about Brazil and Rio which is my city, I am not proud but I am always in love...and Candelaria is one of the greatest jewels of Rio, it is in the heart of...
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Catedral Metropolitana Rio de Janeiro
8 Reviews Very few buildings in Rio divide opinion as much as the Catedral Metropolitana, also known as the Catedral de Sao Sebastiao. An enormous concrete cone covered in tiny rectangular windows, the building...
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Arpoador Beaches and Rocks Rio de Janeiro
19 Reviews On my first day in Rio, after a nice little swim at Ipanema Beach, we decided to go watch the sunset at Arpoador. It turned out to be a good idea! Arpoador offers a great view of the sunset in an...
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Barra da Tijuca Beaches Rio de Janeiro
7 Reviews I really don't see the appeal of Copacabana or even Ipanema and Leblon. They're on a busy and bustling street, very crowded and you have to be very cautious of your surroundings. However, if you go...
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Boat Trips Rio de Janeiro
4 Reviews From Marina da Glória you can make an awsome trip to the isles that you usally only see at the horizont of the sea from Ipanema or Leblon. There is for example Macuco Rio which offers this boat trip...
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Mirante Dona Marta Rio de Janeiro
5 Reviews When you are hungry eat a loaf!!! hahahahaha There is a hill in the way to theChrist Statue called Dona Marta where you can see many interesting parts of Rio, from there you can see how gorgeous our...
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For hang-gliding, you can get a bus or cab to the Praia do Pepe in Sao Conrado, from where you'll be taken to the Pedra Bonita. When I went, a few years ago, the price was US$100 (though the flight couldn't be made, because of unfavourable winds). Or you can arrange everything beforehand, through www.justfly.com.br or www.goup.com.br, both recommended as reliable and English-speaking: I understand that both now charge Rs$240, to include hotel pick-up and drop-ff.
The international symbol of Rio de Janeiro must be the Christ the Redeemer statue that is located just outside the city. At 130 feet tall, this statue stands out on top of a highly religious city. The actual location of the statue is on the Corvocado Mountain, which is located inside the Tijuaca Forest National Park.The history behind this statue was that in or around the 1850's, the idea for the statue was born, but it would take 80 years for it actually be erected. Brazil did not want to build this highly religious statue with public funds, so it was not erected until Brazilian Catholics had donated enough money to fund the statue. It was completed in 1931 and has been a tourist site ever since.
Without a doubt, the most important sporting event to attend when in Rio is a soccer match between two local Rio teams. Maracana Stadium is a part of world soccer history, and getting the opportunity to watch futbol with 40,000 other Rio locals is a true treat. Sarah and I wanted to enjoy one of these trips, however we were a little fearful of trying to navigate this madness by ourselves, so we turned to the web. We were able to find a blog from a enterprising citizen of Rio, who volunteers his time to pick up tourists from their hotel, drive them to the game, buy their tickets and then take them safely back home.The gentleman's name was Sergio, and he was very knowledgeable on all things Rio, futbol, and tourism. I would highly recommend his services.
In the Serra dos Orgaos ("The Organ Hills") National Park, you can view the Bell Rock and Dedo de Deus ("God's Finger")! The park was named, "The Organ Hills" because of its rock formations resembling European organ pipes.The "Finger of God" rock formation was so named because it appears to be a giant left hand with the index finger extended. On clear days, it can be seen from the city of Rio de Janeiro. Dedo de Deus is also featured in the background of: the flag of the state of Rio de Janeiro, as well as the flag of the municipality of Guapimirim and the flag of the municipality of Teresopolis.Just off the road on the way to Teresopolis there is parking available for shopping, and taking pictures. Souveniers (such as hammocks) as well as food treats can be purchased there.The park covers areas of both Petropolis and Teresopolis and is about an hour drive from Rio de Janeiro city.
Well , these pictures are about 11 - 12 years old and show us ( my Sao Paulo family then : Charlotte , Emanuel and Benji) in two different hotels then. I can't recall the names of these pousadas , one rustical with wooden chalets, the other one with swimming pool a little bit more refined ( named Maribundo something...) This tip is actually very simple. Maua is very relaxing and slow paced.... you should reserve at least 4 days to get into the rhythm of the place.....There's plenty of time for visiting most interesting places but you should not forget to enjoy the amenities of your pousada , sitting on the terrace , taking a nap with the fire in the fireplace "cracking", pool or a tranquil walk near the pousada . I especially recommend Maua-Maringa-Maromba for a serene little holiday with your kids....If you come to Brazil and just stay in the main tourist attractions like Rio, Salvador...
Angra dos Reis is one of the most beautiful places in Brazil. It consists of 365 islands and 2,000 beaches. The main attraction is "Ilha Grande", the largest island which once was a pirate haven, now it is is known as a great place for camping and hiking. The island, surrounded by 106 beaches, mountains and incredible waterfalls, is a perfect place for trekking and camping. Located 155km from Rio de Janeiro, it is spread in an area of 819 square km. It has 4 districs which are: Angra, Cunhambebe, Ilha Grande and Mambucaba. This city was settled in the 1500's and is the starting point for those venturing out to nearby islands.
The small coastal village of Parati is a virtual museum within a tropical paradise. It is located 125 miles southeast of Rio de Janeiro and possesses one of the finest "collections" of classical 18th century Portuguese colonial buildings. Parati is characterized by cobblestone streets and pastel buildings. It has a long pier and small boats are available for day trips to the surrounding islands. In the early 1700's Parati was a major gold shipping port to Portugal. Today it is a major international destination for sophisticated tourists seeking sunshine and spectacular beaches (including snorkling and scuba) all within a classical architectural setting. Automobile traffic is forbidden inside the city in order to preserve the tranquil ambience.
Teresopolis is Located in the cool Rio de Janeiro mountains overlooking the bay of Rio de Janeiro and set amidst beautiful forested surroundings. Unlike most cities in Brazil there is no beach nor ocean here. But the scenery makes up for it. It is a mountain town with about 150,000 inhabitants, located at 3,000 feet in altitude. The Colina dos Mirantes hill overlooks the city was once the summer residence of the Empress Teresa Cristina and is a great vantage point to see the city and its surrounding area. It is known for its true mountain atmosphere: wonderful panoramas, brisk mountain winds and the warmth of its people.
Rio de Janeiro was discovered January 1, 1502 by the Portuguese, hence the name River of January. Rio with over 10,000,000 inhabitants it the second largest city in Brazil. While the folks in Sao Paulo labor all day Rio's inhabitants work and play all day and night. Often taking 3 hour lunches to go to the beach. And the beaches, open to all, are there with Ipanema, Copacabana, and countless others. Its unique landscape (mountains on one side ocean on the other) make it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Indeed it can be called Brazil's emotional capital as well.
Just 105 miles from Rio de Janeiro, a pleasant 2-hour trip takes you to the peninsula of Buzios, whose more than 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water contrast with the sculptured landscape and exotic vegetation, which thrives in an endless summer. Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this mixture of many cultures prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, and was elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world, famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants. This is the in-place for the discerning traveler in Brazil.
Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro
21 Reviews and 452 Opinions A veritable Rio landmark, Copacabana Palace continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the most...
Pousada Guarana Hotel Parati
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Pousada Bucaneiro Bùzios
1 Review and 6 Opinions The real conditions of the hotel and the room do not correspond to what described on internet AT...
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