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+ Details One day in Rio
For those who only have a day of sightseeing in Rio…the below tour is ideal and will bring you the best highlights of the city.
First, you will be blown away by the fantastic views from the Cable which will transport you between the « Morro da Urca » and the most famous landmark in Brazil, the « Pao de Açucar » (or Sugar Loaf), from which you will have a privilege view of the Guanabara Bay.
Then you will visit the Maracanã stadium, who opened in 1950 for one of the most famous Footbal World Cup in history. This stadium is one of the biggest in the world and it has its own museum, detailing the history of the Brazilian Football team through the years.
You should not either miss the unique Samodrome, also known as Apoteose sqare, in downtown Rio, where samba schools parade competitively each year during Carnival. This major Brazilian landmark was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and built in 1984. It consists of 700 m stretch of the Marquês de Sapucaí street converted into a permanent parade ground. Let yourself be surprised by the interesting design of Rio’s most bizarre monument : San Sebastian Cathedral. Its shape is one of a teepee, or a cone. Inside, it has magnificent stained glass windows which allows the sunlight to change colours depending on the time of the day.
You will also wander around the street of Rio’s historic city center, which will give you the opportunity to learn a lot more about Brazil’s history.
Last but not least…you will discover one of the Seven Wonders of the World : the Corcovado. This mountain in the middle of Rio is 710m high and is known for the status of Jesus that is on its peak and known as “Christ the Redeemer”.
We will finally go back to our starting point by the sea road, enabling you to discover some of Rio’s most wonderful beaches.
Depois de tudo isso aproveite a paisagem de retorno ao local de origem pela orla marítima.
Frequency: Daily
Time: 9h until 17h
Duration: 8h
Fee: On demand
Includes: transportation and restaurant lunch (excludes drinks and desserts)
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+ Details Corcovado + Santa Teresa and Lapa
Meet one of the 7 new wonders of the world, located in the Tijuca National Park. The hill of 700 meters above sea level provides a splendid landscape of the city of Rio de Janeiro, besides the most famous postcard of the city, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, 38 meters high, which crowns the hill of Corcovado.
This unforgettable tour can be accompanied by a tour that includes a visit to the historic neighborhood of Santa Teresa, Master Palacio de Valentin, Largo Guimarães, Parque das Ruinas.
Ending the neighborhood of Lapa Arches, standing on the steps of Selarón.
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+ DetailsTijuca Florest
Not to be missed is visiting the Tijuca Forest full of fauna and flora found in the Atlantic and historic attractions. Explore the forest follow the sound of the waterfall Waterfall Taunay, making a walk to the Chapel Mayrink.
be dazzled by the wealth of fauna and flora of the largest urban forest in the world, the Tijuca National Park, to the Dam of Solitude. Rainforest rock by the sea, the warm and beautiful landscapes that can be admired in China and Mesa Vista viewpoints of the Emperor. Finally, be refreshed with a waterfall shower. Can be made one stop upscale neighborhood of Sao Conrado, to know the area of hang gliders and paragliders.
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+ Details Pão-de-Açucar and Beaches or MAM
Enjoy the stunning scenery of the wonderful city of the famous cable car opened in 1912 linking the Morro da Urca to Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite block of 395 meters high which has a prime location at the entrance of Guanabara Bay.
For experienced climbers, the Sugar Loaf is the most beautiful outdoor wall.
can still improve your ride, also enjoying the beaches of the south, with the right to stop the viewpoint of Leblon and Leme Stone, as the name suggests, its shape resembles a rudder.
A second option to enhance your day at the Sugar Loaf, was to visit the Museum of Modern Art in Flamengo.
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+ Details Petrópolis
Visit the imperial city of Petropolis, where the emperor D. II Peter seduced by the beauty of the Atlantic chose his summer residence. Marveled at the glamor, beauty and cultural legacy and Fee grown throughout its history. Know
Quitandinha Palace built in Rococo style internally and externally Norman-French, the Imperial Museum, the ancient palace of King Peter II, the Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara Neo-Gothic style, which houses the chapel next to the sarcophagus of King Pedro II and the tomb of Princess Isabel, the Crystal Palace of 1884 pre-assembled in France, the beautiful Flower Clock, the enchanting and original summer house designed by Dumont himself, and finally close with a flourish visiting a traditional chocolate factory.
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+ Details Angra dos Reis
Ride a boat by the Kings Creeks that has more than 300 islands, many of them having owned by national and international celebrities. Of the hundreds of islands in the region, the Tourism Service Live Rio chose three sites that you can not miss. The stunning island of
Cataguazes is full of white sand with a pitangueiras, surrounded by clear turquoise water. Always attracted artists, photographers and advertising.
Parish of Santana, as well as natural beauty, has many stories to tell. The site was an important center of industry and agriculture of the seventeenth century, with coffee plantations, sugar cane, vegetables, cereals and brandy. The tranquility of the island is complete with palm trees and the balance of the Church of St. Anne of the colonial period.
Feel like a Hollywood star in the Blue Lagoon beach of Ilha Grande, which got its name from its resemblance to film the movie originally recorded in Jamaica. Dive among schools and enjoy the marine life in this natural aquarium of clear water, one of the dive and snorkel over the region sought.
Frequency: Tue/Thur/Sat
Time: 07:00
Duration: 12h
Fee: On demand
Departure by bus or van to Angra dos Reis. Tropical fruits served on board and lunch included.
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+ Details Búzios
Meet the most beautiful beaches of Buzios that captivated the French film actress Brigitte Bardot in 1960, marked the beginning of international tourism in the city.
aboard a sailboat with open bar right, visit the cozy Bones Beach, surrounded by colorful boats and crowned with the Church of St. Anne in 1740. At Turtle Beach and John Fernandes, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the place by the sea calm and clear water great for snorkeling. Falls for Praia dos Amores, hidden among rocks. If you prefer a little more rough sea a shallow beach is the meeting point of the windsurfing enthusiasts.
the beach with difficult access by land, the bull's-eye, you'll find a wild beach with a spectacular fusion of colors, emerald green of the deep water until transparent water calmly rocks, covered by an intense green kills the edge of white sand beach. Also check out the most popular beach area, Azeda Beach, with calm seas and little in varying shades of green and blue.
Frequency: Mon/Web/Fri
Time: 07:00
Duration: 12h
Fee: On demand
Lunch included in the tourist center of Buzios
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+ Details Favela Rocinha or Santa Marta
The Favela da Rocinha attracts curious glances of the world for its strong growth in the wonderful city. Located on the slopes of Hill Brothers, is one of the largest slums of Rio de Janeiro with nearly 200,000 inhabitants. Show Hamon and social coexistence, walk through the quaint alleys between buildings improvised and semi-urbanized, admire the magnificent scenery and have a real contact with the locals know a little of the lifestyle of the slums, historical information, political and geographical. It's not just voyeuristic, the tour mosta a ladder of different communities than usually reported from poverty and violence in a unique and fascinating experience. The tour may also be held in Santa Marta favela who gained notoriety in the '90s with the recording of the video clip of Michael Jackson "We dont 'care about us" and posteiomente visit with other celebrities such as Madonna and Alicia Keys. The project was comuniddae model being the first to receive the UPP (Unit Police and Pacific) and the inclined plane system (mobile transport rails up).
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+ DetailsPlataforma Show
Do not miss the show folk music in the heart of Leblon. The Platform Show "Go Brazil 500 Years" brings together the traditional rhythms, musical instruments, dances and costumes that tell the origin of the rich Brazilian popular culture, from the Portuguese colonization, slavery of blacks to the carnival. With a cast and more than thirty artists and a half hour and the spectacle of Duration and international level, compared to the best shows tour the world and even the Broadway shows, and entertainment guaranteed.
Frequency: Daily
Time: 5h (dinner included)
Fee: On demand
Time: 3h
Fee: On demand
Optional dinner at the restaurant in Copacabana Solarium. Do not include drinks or dessert.
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+ DetailsDancing Lapa
Desfrute do melhor da música popular brasileira ao vivo em um casarão do século XIX. O Rio Scenarium, situado na rua do Lavradio consagrasse sendo um dos 10 lugares mais visitados do mundo, é uma mistura de antiquário e casa de show com uma decoraçao digna e cinema que te levam por uma viagem pela historia rementendo a outras épocas, com direito a pista de dança, bebidas variadas, petiscos saborosos e pratos de qualidade.
Um lugar imperdivel!
Frequency: Wed through Sat
Time: 19:30 (dinner included)
Fee: On demand
Time: 21:00
Fee: On demand Book
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+ DetailsPink House and/or Funk Party
The cabaret built in the upscale neighborhood of Laranjeiras at the beginning of last century, today houses a center for the study and dissemination of Brazilian culture. Do not miss the performances of traditional music of Brazilian culture, as well as a compelling option feijoada at the Casa Rosa.
Close your evening with a golden key in the trendy funk's most famous city, the Castle of stones in the studied area.
Frequency: Sunday
Time: 19:30 (traditional feijoada included)
Fee: On demand
Time: 21:00
Fee: On demand
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+ DetailsArraial do Cabo
Arraial do Cabo is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Brazilian coast, surrounded by dunes, coastal islands and the beach located 140 km from Rio de Janeiro. The city is considered the Paradise of the Atlantic and popularly known by divers.
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+ Detailscarnaval 2013
Samba schools with possible pre-carnival agenda. Reservations and ticket sales, Saturday, 8/02 Sunday, 9/02 Saturday, 2.16 and 2.11 sec (Luxury Transportation, entering the desired category, and guide.)
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+ DetailsSuggestions for Private Tours
Buzios, Angra, Petropolis, Paraty (12 h)
Beaches (6 h)
Browse the best beaches on the coast of Rio de Janeiro entitled to hiking, sunbathing and refreshing dip in Rio in March. Since the Leme Beach, located in prime residential neighborhood next to Copacabana on the south, the beach Grumari in an environmental reserve in the western region of Barra da Tijuca.
Botânico Garden (3 h)
Be sure to visit the former Royal Gardens of D. John VI. A wildlife sanctuary with a wide variety of plant species worldwide, recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. Enjoy the company of wild animals and the singing of thrushes and finches in the midst of a beautiful green area that blends in perfect harmony with historical monuments and buildings of the sixteenth to the nineteenth century.
Roberto Burle Marx Garden (3 h)
Check out the site of Roberto Burle Marx located in the west of the River, marvel at the spectacular garden of the founder of the curves drawn on the boardwalk in Rio. Roberto Burle Marx The site is open to the public every day from Tuesday to Saturday (except holidays). The visits can happen in the morning (8:30 am) or afternoon (12:30).
Real Palace (4 h)
In Boa Vista, located in the traditional district of St. Christopher, you will feel at the time of the Empire. The old Neoclassical Palace, residence of the royal family, now houses the National Museum of Natural History. At the same site you can also enjoy the city zoo, train ride, kayak and pedal boat by Royal Garden - a beautiful green area of English Romantic landscape, lakes, bridges and buildings of the nineteenth century.
Other Suggestions:
Fairs
The Fair of St. Christopher experience culture in northeastern Luiz Gonzaga Center of Northeastern Traditions in Rio de Janeiro, where is the permanent fair of typical cooking, crafts, trios and bands forro, dance, singers, folk poets, and literature suddenly in string a pleasant and lively. The Old Fair
River, located in the city's first residential street, Rua do Barreiro, is a great program for free in a relaxed atmosphere among antique dealers, exhibitors, bars, restaurants, music concerts, dance, art and theater.
Frequency: First Saturday of the month
Every Sunday: Ipanema Feira Hype, Praca General Osorio B / Antique Fair Gavea, square Santos Dummond
Rio Water Planet
Water park set up in the hills, lots of fun in Vargem, rate c / p discount / group
Maracana and Engenhão Stadium
On game days, tickets numbered in chairs.