Rio de Janeiro attractions

1. Sugarloaf Mountain      

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   The legendary 2nd highest peak in Rio & made famous from the pictures "Now Voyager" & "Moonraker," Sugarloaf Mountain begins at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 metres (1,299 ft) above sea-level, its name is said to refer to its... more The legendary 2nd highest peak in Rio & made famous from the pictures "Now Voyager" & "Moonraker," Sugarloaf Mountain begins at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 metres (1,299 ft) above sea-level, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. You will need to take 2 trams to get to the top. A glass-paneled cable car, capable of holding 75 passengers, runs along a 1400-meter route between the peaks of Babilônia and Urca every half hour. At the top of Urca lies Sugarloaf's greatest treasure - a rain forest that takes your breath away! On Babilônia, you can buy 30-60 minute Helicopter flights over all of Rio De Janiero. Well worth the trip!close

   by Baumerjet posted on May, 2007

2. Ipanema/Leblon Beach      

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   If you gotta choose between ipanema and copacabana, choose Ipanema. It's a lot cleaner and safer then copacabana also the view of "pedra da gavea" makes it more worth going there.

   by abruna posted on Mar, 2008

4. Botanic Garden      

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   A real ecologic sanctuary. The Botanic Garden of Rio shows a lot of diferent spices of plants and trees with a special attention to their famous Imperial Palm Tree that are planted around the garden. The entrance costs only 4,00 Reals.

   by Stephane posted on Apr, 2007

5. Maracana      

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   The biggest stadium in the world. It's very impressive, especialy when you go to a soccer match. It has a great museum that tells the history of the place. Snack bar and shop are also available.

   by Stephane posted on Apr, 2007

7. the Statue of Christ the Redeemer      

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   The 710-meter granite peak is located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the 38-meter statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor' or... more The 710-meter granite peak is located in the Tijuca Forest, a national park. Corcovado hill lies just west of the city center but is wholly within the city limits and visible from great distances. It is known worldwide for the 38-meter statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor' or "Christ the Redeemer". The peak and statue can be accessed via a narrow road or by the 3.8 kilometer Corcovado Rack Railway. The most popular attraction of Corcovado mountain is the statue and viewing platform at its peak, drawing over 300,000 local and international visitors per year. Sunny days are recommended for optimal viewing. An additional attraction of the mountain is rock climbing. The south face had 54 climbing routes as of 1992. The easiest way starts from Park Lage.close

   by Stephane posted on Apr, 2007

8. Ipanema Beach - Post 9      

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   Ipanema Beach Posta 9: Where the legendary Girl from Ipanema resided. This part of the beach is where the young and beautiful hang out and soak up the sun. Gorgeous women in Brazilian bikinis and handsome, tan muscular men in their sungas (banana hammocks but nicer) check each other out and sit... more Ipanema Beach Posta 9: Where the legendary Girl from Ipanema resided. This part of the beach is where the young and beautiful hang out and soak up the sun. Gorgeous women in Brazilian bikinis and handsome, tan muscular men in their sungas (banana hammocks but nicer) check each other out and sit VERY close to each other, especially around Carnaval. There wasn't much room to sit when I was there so you can make friends easily! Don't expect a quite day at the beach. Beach vendors call out their wears and can be bothersome, but you can shop while you soak in the sun. Don't bring anything you might want to lose, just your canga (sarong) and a little bit of money for coconut water and snacks. You can rent beach chairs, lounge chairs, umbrellas and more right on the beach. The ocean water at Ipanema beach seems to be cleaner than over at Copacabana depending on the weather.close

   by AlohaGypsies posted on Feb, 2008

10. Santa Teresa neighborhood      

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    This old neighborhood shows some great architectural houses from the 18th century. Famous for its little yellow train that cross through it. They're many typical brasilian restaurants and shops around, and I night typical brasilian music can be heard in many places arround the neighbohood. The... more This old neighborhood shows some great architectural houses from the 18th century. Famous for its little yellow train that cross through it. They're many typical brasilian restaurants and shops around, and I night typical brasilian music can be heard in many places arround the neighbohood. The little train ticket is very cheap.close

    by Stephane posted on Apr, 2007