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With its unique landscape, mountains on one side, ocean on the other and the biggest urban forest in the world , Rio de Janeiro is South America's most popular beach resort, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Known for its lively nightlife it's also a sophisticated and cultural destination with numerous theatres, museums and galleries, which are most found along Zona Sul, where are also the majority of restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
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| Corcovado |
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The Corcovado peak is located within the Tijuca National Park, at a height of 710 meters. From this viewpoint, you have the most beautiful view of Rio, and one of the most famous in the world. There you find the statue of Christ the Redeemer, 38 meters high, with a chapel in it's pedestal. |
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| Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açúcar) |
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The Sugar Loaf is one of the most famous and important attractions in Rio. Sugar Loaf can be reached by two cable cars ascending 396m, and from this viewpoint, the visitor has a fantastic view over Rio, Guanabara Bay, beaches, lagoons and Niterói. |
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| Carnival |
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The biggest event in Rio's summer, closely identified with the nation's roots and traditions. The highlight is the spectacular and world-famous Samba school parase, which happens in the Sambódromo, at downtown This is the world's largest street festival, with a exciting exhibition of 14 samba groups. |
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| New Year's Eve |
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This is Rio's second most important event on its calendar - a incredible and incomparable show. All people dressing white clothes, a wonderful fireworks display, over two million people in Copacabana Beach and flowers on the sand and sea. Only people who have spent New Year's Eve in Rio can understand all the emotions of the event. |
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| Copacabana Beach and Leme |
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The most famous beaches in the world, positioned in a beautiful setting, with mountais and a jungle in the background. More than 4 km long, starting at Leme, Copacabana beach offers a very intense night life. |
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| Maracanã |
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Inaugurated in June 1950, it's the world biggest sports stadium. With its glamour, stage of memorial moments ( such as the World Cup Final, in 1950; Pele's 1000th goal and mega-concerts ) already had audiences of over 180.000 people |
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| Ipanema Beach |
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Ipanema Beach, immortalized by the song "Girl of Ipanema", is a more fashionable and sophisticated alternative than going to Copacabana. This district offers a interesting night life, a wonderful beach and some of the best bars, restaurants and boutiques in the city. |
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| Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon |
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It is a beautiful landmark seen from the top of Corcovado, which offers a 7,5 km walk and bike path by its side, and has many kiosks with live music during the night. |
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| Tijuca Forest |
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The World's largest urban forest, covering a 3200 hectares area, with wonderful views over Rio, waterfalls, creeks and hundreds of plants and wildlife species |
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| Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) |
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The most beautiful nature area in Rio, has 141 hectares and thousands of different examples of plantlife from all over the world. |
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| Angra dos Reis |
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A jewel on the Brazilian coast, 96 miles far from Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis is the coastal port of the Costa Verde (Green Coast) and one of the most beautiful regions in Brazil. Founded in 1608, Angra dos Reis is one of the richest coastal and ecological scenarios in the world, with its natural beauty, clear waters and wonderful islands.
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| Búzios |
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The region of Costa do Sol (Sun Coast) is famous for its beautiful resorts, lakes and beaches, such as Búzios. Located on a peninsula framed by green sea and white sand beaches, Búzios is internationaly famous, and the 8th most visited destiny by foreing tourits in Brazil, but still a traditional fishing village.
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| Ilha Grande |
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The biggest island on Angra dos Reis Bay, and one of the most beautiful resorts in Brazil. A huge part of its area is considered natural reserve, and the use of vehicles is forbidden. No surprise, knowing that Ilha Grande has a unique biologic diversity - more than 100 beaches, waterfalls and mountains.
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Country Info
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Name: Brazil
Capital: Brasília
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Real
Area: 8.547.403 km2
Population: 169.799 millions of inhabitants
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Additional Information: optional tours |
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Corcovado: Ride to the top of Corcovado Montain by train. Panoramic view of the city. Part of the Tijuca Forest. It's exuberancy and beauty. Drive by São Conrado and souther Rio beaches. Duration 4 hours. Daily.
Tour by jeep to Corcovado + Tijuca Forest: Pick-up in convertible Jeeps at the hotel - Cosme Velho street - stop at D.Marta belvedere - stop at Corcovado - Paineiras Road - stop at Afonso Viseu Square - walk throughout a trail up to the Cascatinha Fall - Canoas Road - Pepino Beach - return to the hotel. Duration: 4 hours. Daily, 9:00am and 2:00pm.
Tour by jeep to Sta Teresa + Corcovado + Tijuca Forest + Rocinha Slum: Pick-up in convertible Jeeps at the hotel - Lapa Arches - Santa Teresa District - stop at D.Marta belvedere - stop at Corcovado - Paineiras Road - stop at Afonso Viseu Square - walk throughout a trail up to the Cascatinha Fall - Canoas Road - Rocinha Slum - return to the hotel. Duration: 3 hours. Daily, 9:00am and 2:00pm
Pão de Açúcar/Sugar Loaf: City-tour – view of the main architetural monuments: Sambódromo, Municipal Theater, Fine Arts Museum, the Lapa Arches; and a visit to the cathedral. Ride up the Sugar Loaf by cable car. Duration 4 hours. Daily. Lunch is not included.
Um dia no Rio/One Day in Rio: City-tour – view of the main architetural monuments: Sambódromo, Municipal Theater, Fine Arts Museum, the Lapa Arches; visit to the Cathedral. Ride up the Sugar Loaf by cable car. Lunch at a Barbacue House (drinks are not included). After lunch, ride passing by Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, Rebouças Tunnel and ariving at Corcovado Station. Ride up the Corcovado by train. Ride to the beaches. Duration 8 hours. Daily.
Ilhas Tropicais/Tropical Islands: Ride from hotel to Itacuruça Village ( by the Rio-Santos Road ). Cruise in the Sepetiba bay. Ocean bathing in the Jaguanum island. Lunch (cold buffet) either in the island and, cruise back to Itacuruça port and from there by air conditioned bus to the hotel. Duration 10 hours. Daily.
Petrópolis/Imperial City: Ride up the Serra dos Órgãos where you have wonderful sights. Visit to the Imperial Museum (D. Pedro II's belongings). Visit to the cathedral and historical monuments in town and Santos Dummont's house. Stop for a snack for one hour. Return to the hotel in air condicioned bus. Duration 7 houras. Tuesdays, Thrusdays and Saturdays.
Samba Show at Plataforma: The musical is a super production where the beauty of the brazilian culture, from North to South, dances in the Samba and Frevo rhythms, with typical costumes. You can also see Carnival costumes and Capoeira groups. Every night.
Angra dos Reis - Green Coast: Departure from the hotel to Itaguaí, Itacuruça, Mangaratiba and Angra dos Reis by the Rio-Santos Highway. Stop at Angra's port. Cruise in the Angra bay. Ocean bathing. Lunch (cold buffet - drinks are not included). Return for the hotel by air condicioned bus. Duration 10 hours. Only on Wednesdays.
Ilha Grande - Green Coast: Ride from the hotel to Angra dos Reis. On the way, along the Rio-Santos road we will pass by Itaguaí, Itacuruça, Mangaratiba. Cruise to the "Ilha Grande" where we will bath in the ocean. Lunch (assorted buffet - drinks are not included). Return to Angra dos Reis port and from there to the hotel in a comfortable air-condiotioned equipped bus. Duration 11 hours. Only on Thrusdays.
Búzios - Sun Coast: You will meet the huge salinas along the road to São Pedro da Aldeia, canals and beaches. Búzios and the beauty of its Costa do Sol (boat ride and lunch included - drinks are not included). Duration 12 hours. Departures: All Mondays and Fridays.
Hanglide/Paraglide: Fly together, around the wonderful sites of Rio de Janeiro. The tour includes transfers in + out and 12 photos.
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