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Located between the incredible mountains and sandy beaches just outside of downtown Rio, Museu Casa do Pontal is a noteworthy stop for any travelers interested in Brazil’s early rural history. Containing several historica... more
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This festival celebrates the anniversary of the city. The main event is a procession carrying the statue of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio, from St. Sebastian church in Tijuca to the Metropolitan Cathedral where there i... more
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Sugar Loaf Mountain is one of Rio's most famous landmarks. It is the best place to gain dramatic perspective on how sea and mountain range confront each other to create the natural beauty of the "Cidade Maravilhosa", as the cit... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Tomas said
… things: I went to Pao de Acucar hill in the morning and to Christ Corcovado for the sunset (or at least… continue reading »
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Built in 1918, this architectural facade was converted to Cultural Center Oduvaldo Vianna Filho in 1992. A heritage site, it houses three rooms for lectures, seminars and talks, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 40 and t... more
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The former supreme court in Rio de Janeiro re-opened in 2001 to be rechristened the Centro Cultural de Justicia Federal. The latest infrastructural needs were then added to the building however, in doing so its distinct archite... more
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Walking south along the Copacabana beach, you will find this large unlikely fortress jutting out to sea. Defending the beach with its faded green cannons and its 12m thick walls, this outpost has been a landmark here since 1914... more
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This is the true center of Rio and the site of one of the oldest markets in town. In the early days of the city, it was located on the waterfront. Find local handcrafts, foods, ceramics, paintings, coins and stamps here. In the... more
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This is the first hill up the Sugar Loaf. Aside from offering a marvelous view from the top (215 meters high), the base is also a good place to do some hiking. Most of the experienced, skilled mountain climbers will be found sc... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Freyja said
… need to take two cable cars, the first to Morro da Urca and the second to Sugarloaf. Each area offers… continue reading »
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Rio began as a seafaring city and this is a great place to explore some of its history. The exhibit begins with the Portuguese control of Brazil's naval affairs and continues to the present times. Housed in the original downtow... more
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This museum, located near the Port Authority, is dedicated to the art of navigation throughout the ages. Visitors will find a fairly good display of models depicting old vessels as well as samples of regional boats. Highlights... more
Rio de Janeiro Travel Experiences
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Update on Rio
Well - some adventures - especially when you travel by bus. They run along like horses on a track and bus stops are only there to s... Continue reading »
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Rio de Janeiro
(5.31.06) This morning I left Renato in Curitiba and flew to Rio de Janeiro. When I arrived in Rio, I found that fewer people spoke Engli... Continue reading »
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Rio de Janeiro!
We arrived in Rio about 8am and took a taxi to our hostel, Ipanema Beach House. We took a stroll around the suburb of Ipanema, whic... Continue reading »
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You know you're in Rio when ....
You know you're in Rio when ....1. Your sense of smell gets cocked up....Let me explain. As soon as you find the way to the Arrival... Continue reading »
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Got here at last!
Back to sticky keyboards and strange conguration - please ignore errors!I got to Heathrow in time for an earlier flight to Madrid which,... Continue reading »
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Popular Rio de Janeiro Hotels
- Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
- Windsor Martinique
- Marina Palace Hotel
- Plaza Copacabana
- Olinda Othon Classic
- Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
- Lancaster Othon Travel
- The LightHouse Hostel
- Caesar Park Ipanema
- South American Copacabana Hotel
Popular Rio de Janeiro Things to Do
- Copacabana
- Fortaleza de São João
- Largo do Boticário
- Leblon
- Lord Jim Pub
- Caroline Café
- Arcos da Lapa
- Planetário da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
- Arco do Teles
- Scala I
Popular Rio de Janeiro Restaurants
- Madame Butterfly
- Hotel Cipriani Restaurant
- Chef's Dog
- Kotobuki
- Gattopardo
- Traiteurs de France
- Giuseppe
- Gloss
- Bistro Rio Carioca
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