WHAT TO DO
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Sugar Loaf
It is a complex of hills located in the neighborhood of Urca, next to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is the greatest postcard of Rio de Janeiro. Its attraction is the cable car ride, known as the Sugar Loaf cable car. The cable car was designed in 1908 and opened in 1912, becoming the first cable car installed in the country and the third in the world.
Christ the Redeemer
Elected one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, it is 38 meters high. As Tom Jobim said in his song, he has open arms for Guanabara.
Visit Parque Lage and the Botanical Garden
Located at the foot of Corcovado Mountain, it is one of the main public parks in Rio de Janeiro and listed by Iphan as a historical and landscape heritage. Currently, the Parque Lage visual arts school, created in 1975 by the department of culture of the state secretary of education, operates on the site. In addition, the park has another icon of the city as a neighbor: the wonderful Botanical Garden.
Museum of Tomorrow
The Museum of Tomorrow is a museum of applied sciences that explores the opportunities and challenges that humanity may face in the coming decades. It has an interesting sustainability perspective.
Confeitaria Colombo
Founded in 1894, Confeitaria Colombo makes history in Rio de Janeiro. Today, it is the cultural and artistic heritage of the city.
Copacabana Fort
Rio de Janeiro has several historic buildings that keep important memories from different periods in Brazil. One of these constructions is the Copacabana Fort. The Fort, located on the famous Copacabana beach, played in important historical episodes in the country, such as the Levante dos Dezoito do Forte and the Golpe de 64. The place has one of the most beautiful views of Copacabana Beach. You can walk along the wall to the top or sit on one of the many benches along the way and just enjoy the scenery.
Sunset at Arpoador
Pedra do Arpoador is a rock formation located between Diabo and Ipanema beaches. Despite being famous for the sunset, the surroundings of Pedra do Arpoador offer several activities. Climbing the rock to simply observe the sea is something that, in itself, is very worthwhile. Also, the place is great for meditating and doing breathing exercises. The scenery seen from up there is truly jaw-dropping. In addition to the beaches of Arpoador, Ipanema and Leblon, Morro Dois Irmãos and Pedra da Gávea complete the cinema look.
Leblon Beach
One of the most visited is Leblon beach, located in the South Zone of the capital. Leblon is one of the most upscale, valued and famous neighborhoods in RJ. It wasn't enough for the beach to have one of the most beautiful landscapes in the city, the place also offers several tourist attractions, activities for all profiles and the best of Rio's typical cuisine.
Leblon lookout
The Mirante do Leblon is positioned on the right side of Leblon beach - from it, it is possible to have an incredible view of Morro Dois Irmãos, together with Arpoador beach. Just a walk along the shore during the late afternoon guarantees a spectacular experience; it is 1,300 meters long with the sunset in the background.
Pedra da Gávea
Pedra da Gávea is located within the Tijuca National Park and is one of the most admired and famous rock formations in Rio de Janeiro. Pedra da Gávea has the most beautiful natural viewpoints in the city and the Pedra da Gávea trail is the ideal challenge for those looking for a lot of adventure, adrenaline and the most beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro. Climbing Pedra da Gávea is the dream of many travelers. Pedra da Gávea is the largest block of rock by the sea in the world, it is possible to see the Guanabara Bay and some of the main beaches of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado, in addition to some other mountains from the Tijuca National Park such as Pico da Tijuca, Bico do Papagaio, Pedra Bonita and Corcovado, and on days with a blue sky it is also possible to see the mountains of Serra dos Órgãos.
Pedra Bonita
Pedra Bonita is next door to Pedra da Gávea, another postcard of Rio de Janeiro, but with more difficult access and a walk of around 4 hours. Like Pedra da Gávea, Pedra Bonita is one of the many leisure areas in the Tijuca National Park, considered the largest urban forest in the world replanted by man. It is in Pedra Bonita that the Rampa do Voo Livre is located, a meeting point for lovers of paragliding and hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro.
There are just some of the wonderful sights to see, however, there are so many more things to do in the beautiful city of Rio.