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Rio De Janeiro
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What to see in Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro Attractions
Steeped in a rich and diverse cultural history, Rio de Janeiro
is a sightseer's dream with hundreds of spectacular attractions
awaiting them! With the verdant Amazon rainforest, miles of
beautiful coastline and some seriously exciting neighbourhoods to
explore, this city has so much to offer.
A trip to Rio de Janeiro would not be complete without heading up
Sugar Loaf Mountain or an obligatory visit to the statue of Christ
the Redeemer, one of the seven New Wonders of the Modern World and
Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmark. Ipanema is the place to go
for sun worshippers, where miles of sugary white beaches and
shopping opportunities abound.
Sip on a caipirinha cocktail while singing along
to the hit Barry Manilow tune in the Copacabana, or explore the
cobblestone streets of downtown Centro, Lapa and Santa Teresa.
Sports lovers should head down to the Estádio do
Maracanã and enjoy a spot of the national sport of
soccer.
Tourists will do well to purchase the Rio Pass which enables the
bearer to gain free entry to four of Rio's charging tourist
attractions, 50% off on all other admission fees, discounts on
nightlife, 15 additional deals, and a free map and guidebook full
of need-to-know information. The pass is valid for seven days and
can be bought from tourist offices around the city starting from a
cost of $50.
Copacabana
This famous Rio beach neighbourhood was just a small fishing village until a new highway changed the face of it sometime…
Corcovado
The distinctive statue of Christ the Redeemer, arms spread to welcome the world, is the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and…
Estádio do Maracanã
Built over 50 years ago for use in the Soccer World Cup, this stadium is the largest on the continent, seating a crowd…
Ipanema
Immortalised in a popular song, 'The girl from Ipanema', this part of Rio offers not only its legendary beach, but numerous…
Rocinha
Even though Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's foremost holiday destinations, boasting great beaches, vibrant night-life,…
Santa Teresa
Having had their fill of the beach, tourists seeking the 'real Rio de Janeiro' should make a beeline for one of its most…
Sugar Loaf
The summit of Rio's unique 1,299ft high (396m) belvedere, named Sugar Loaf because of its resemblance to the loaves of…
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