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Sugarloaf Mountain stands within the bay 1300 feet (395 meters) above the ocean and safeguards the entrance to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Every single first-time vacationer to Rio should make the journey up to the top of this amazing mountain. The top is obtained through a 2 phase cable car. The passenger will experience wide ranging vistas of Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches to the west, together with greater Rio de Janeiro to the east.

The amazing one hundred twenty five ft. high Christ the Redeemer Statue that stands upon Corcovado Mountain, has been watching over the town with outstretched arms since 1931. It truly is one of the most visited of the Rio de Janeiro points of interest. Almost as amazing as the sculpture itself would be the sights of Rio and the adjoining areas from the platform at its bottom.

A brief distance by cab or tour van will bring you to the "Floresta da Tijuca" which happens to be a portion of a larger sized national park. This recreation area is all that remains from the Rio section of the "Mata Atlantica" (Atlantic coastal rain forest). Any vacation to Brazil needs to include a guided Rio de Janeiro sightseeing trip to the Tijuca Forest. Whether you stop by the principle points of interest by tour van, or take an all day trekking excursion, you'll have a very noteworthy outdoor adventure.

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

The cultural Bohemian neighborhoods of Lapa and Santa Teresa are experiencing renewal and revitalization after many years of decay. Lapa is positioned directly at the rear of the city center and it's associated with its well-known aqueduct (Arcos da Lapa) upon which the Tram (Bonde) functions up and back from the hillside town of Santa Teresa. Lapa is the location of several Samba as well as other music night clubs and dance places and must be visited during the night.