By Simone Ribeiro


Sugarloaf Hill stands in the bay 1300 feet (395 meters) above the ocean and guards the entrance to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Every single newbie tourist to Rio should take the trip up to the top of this phenomenal mountain. The peak is attained using a 2 stage cable car. The visitor will take pleasure in wide ranging views of Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches towards the west, and also greater Rio de Janeiro in the east.

The spectacular 125 foot high Christ the Redeemer Statue that stands upon Corcovado Mountain, has been watching over the city with outstretched arms since 1931. It truly is one of the most visited of the Rio de Janeiro attractions. Almost as impressive as the sculpture itself are definitely the sights of Rio and the encircling areas from the platform at the foundation.

A brief length by cab or tour van will bring you to the "Floresta da Tijuca" which happens to be part of a larger sized national park. This park is all that remains from the Rio area of the "Mata Atlantica" (Atlantic coastal rain forest). Any trip to Brazil ought to include a guided Rio de Janeiro sightseeing visit to the Tijuca Forest. Whether or not you stop by the principle sights by tour van, or take on an all day trekking tour, you'll find a highly noteworthy outdoor adventure.

The Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) was made by the Prince Regent Dom Joao in 1808, after the Portuguese royal family left Europe from the advance of Napoleon's military. These substantial exotic landscapes include more than half a sq. mile including a huge number of varieties of exotic plants and trees. Jardim Botanico is a short taxi cab or bus trip from Copacabana or Ipanema, so don't miss out on this wonderful half day visit!

The cultural Bohemian areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa are encountering restoration and revitalization after many years of decay. Lapa is found right at the rear of the city center and is associated with its renowned aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa) on what the Tram (Bonde) functions up and back from the hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Lapa is the area of many Samba and other music nightclubs and dancing places and should be visited during the night.




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