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Saturday, 19 November 2011

The Most Popular Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Vacationer Destinations

By Simone Ribeiro


Sugarloaf Mountain stands from the bay 1300 feet (395 meters) over the sea and protects the entrance to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Every single first time tourist to Rio should take the voyage up to the top of this unique hill. The top is attained through a 2 stage cable car. The traveler will experience sweeping vistas of Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches to the west, as well as greater Rio de Janeiro to the east.

The superb one hundred twenty five foot high Christ the Redeemer Sculpture that appears upon Corcovado Mountain, has long been watching over the city with outstretched arms since 1931. It truly is probably the most frequented of the Rio de Janeiro attractions. Almost as amazing as the sculpture itself will be the views of Rio and the neighboring areas from the platform at its base.

A brief distance 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 recreation area is all that remains within the Rio part of the "Mata Atlantica" (Atlantic seaside rainforest). Any trip to Brazil needs to include a guided Rio de Janeiro sightseeing visit to the Tijuca Forest. No matter if you stop at the principle points of interest by tour van, or take an all day hiking expedition, you'll find a extremely memorable 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 coming of Napoleon's troops. These extensive exotic gardens include in excess of 1/2 sq. mile including a huge number of kinds of exotic plants and trees. Jardim Botanico is a brief taxi or bus trip from Ipanema or Copacabana, so don't lose out on this excellent 1/2 day excursion!

The cultural Bohemian areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa are experiencing restoration and revitalization after a period of decay. Lapa is found directly behind the city center and is connected with its well-known aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa) on what the Tram (Bonde) functions up and back from the hillside community of Santa Teresa. Lapa is the location of numerous Samba along with other music night clubs and dance halls and must be visited in the evening.




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