Saturday, November 26, 2011

The Main Vacationer Areas Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

By Simone Ribeiro


Sugarloaf Hill stands in the bay 1300 feet (395 meters) over the sea and protects the entrance to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Every single first-time guest to Rio should take the visit up to the top of this excellent hill. The peak is attained using a 2 stage cable car. The traveler will enjoy sweeping views of Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches in the west, as well as greater Rio de Janeiro in the east.

The stunning one hundred twenty five foot high Christ the Redeemer Sculpture that appears atop Corcovado Mountain, has been watching over the metropolis with outstretched arms since 1931. It truly is one of the most visited of the Rio de Janeiro sights. Almost as impressive as the sculpture itself will be the vistas of Rio and the encircling zones from the platform at its bottom.

A short length by cab or tour van will bring you to the "Floresta da Tijuca" which happens to be part of a bigger national park. This park is all that remains from the Rio section of the "Mata Atlantica" (Atlantic seaside rainforest). Any visit to Brazil ought to include a guided Rio de Janeiro sightseeing trip to the Tijuca Forest. Whether or not you stop by the leading sights by tour van, or take on an all day trekking excursion, you'll find a very memorable outdoor adventure.

The Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) was created by the Prince Regent Dom Joao in 1808, right after the Portuguese royal family left Europe from the advance of Napoleon's troops. These comprehensive exotic gardens include more than 1/2 square mile including thousands of kinds of tropical plants and trees. Jardim Botanico is a short cab or bus journey from Ipanema or Copacabana, so don't lose out on this wonderful 1/2 day venture!

The cultural Bohemian neighborhoods of Lapa and Santa Teresa are going through renewal and revitalization after many years of decay. Lapa is located directly at the rear of the city center and it is associated with its famous aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa) on what the Tram (Bonde) runs up and back from the hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Lapa is the location of numerous Samba along with other music nightclubs and dance places and must be visited during the night.




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