Sugarloaf Mountain stands in the bay 1300 feet (395 meters) over the sea and protects the entrance to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Every newbie tourist to Rio should really consider the voyage up to the top of this phenomenal hill. The peak is attained by way of a two phase cable car. The passenger will experience wide ranging views of Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches towards the west, and greater Rio de Janeiro in the east.
The breathtaking 125 ft. high Christ the Redeemer Sculpture that stands atop Corcovado Mountain, has long been watching across the metropolis with outstretched arms since 1931. It's one of the most frequented of the Rio de Janeiro points of interest. Nearly as amazing as the sculpture itself will be the vistas of Rio and the encircling regions from the platform at the bottom.
A short distance by taxi cab or tour van will bring you to the "Floresta da Tijuca" which is part of a larger national park. This park is all that remains from the Rio area of the "Mata Atlantica" (Atlantic coastal rain forest). Any holiday to Brazil needs to include a guided Rio de Janeiro sightseeing journey to the Tijuca Forest. Regardless of whether you stop at the main sights by tour van, or take on an all day trekking excursion, you will have a very memorable outdoor experience.
The Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) was created by the Prince Regent Dom Joao in 1808, when the Portuguese royal family left Europe from the advance of Napoleon's soldiers. These comprehensive exotic gardens cover more than 1/2 sq. mile including a huge number of types of tropical plants and trees. Jardim Botanico is a short taxi cab or bus ride from Ipanema or Copacabana, so don't miss out on this wonderful half day expedition!
The cultural Bohemian communities of Lapa and Santa Teresa are going through rebirth and revitalization after many years of decay. Lapa can be found directly at the rear of the city center and is connected with its famous aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa) on which the Tram (Bonde) runs up and back from the hillside area of Santa Teresa. Lapa is the location of numerous Samba and other music clubs and dancing places and must be visited at night.
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