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RIO DE JANEIRO
Copacabana, © Celso Pupo - Fotolia.com
Things to see and do in Rio:
- Christ the Redeemer - visit the statue of Christ using the centenary Corcovado Train, the oldest tourist ride in the country. Once at the top, the huge white statue of Christ the Redeemer pays homage to Rio’s religiosity, and has become a symbol of the City and of its people, receiving all visitors with its arms open.
- Ipanema – head south on the Copacabana beach and when it turns west, you enter Ipanema.
- Copacabana – the main beach in Rio.
- Sugar Loaf Mountain - It's the best place to view the city, sea and mountain ranges. Located 4.6 miles from the city center and the north end of Copacabana Beach. Take the funicular ride up the 390-foot granite mountain for a glorious view of the Guanabara Bay, Botafogo beach to the North and Copacabana to the South, with the city spread in between.
- Bonde de Santa Teresa - The Santa Teresa Tram is a historic tram line connecting the city centre with the primarily residential, inner-city neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, in the hills immediately southwest of downtown. It is currently maintained mainly as a tourist attraction for this picturesque area that also has great views of the city.
This cable car is all that remains of what used to be the principal form of transportation in the city. Starting in Lapa, by the Cathedral, cross the towering viaduct to Santa Teresa. Then you have the option to take the ride all the way to the top of the hill, or get off to see the Museu da Chácara do Céu. The views from the top rival those of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. The Selaron Steps are the most popular part of this visit.
- Tijuca National Park – 20 minutes from downtown and you’re in the original rainforests of Brazil.
- Carnaval – A 4 day celebration 40 days before Easter. The highlight is the spectacular samba school parade, a rich and colourful exhibition of 14 groups each day along the street, and the Sambadromo, with seating for the 70,000.
Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
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