|
|
Rio de Janeiro, a multi-faceted destination, the focus of the travel industry in Latin America and unique in terms of its natural beauty, with the richness of its history and the contagious fun of its residents have contributed to its image as a very special destination, and never more so than during its two major festivals, New Year’s eve – Réveillon - and Carnival.
The visitor seeking a resort destination which also provides the sophisticated infra-structure of a modern city will find everything required in Rio de Janeiro. Factor in the rainforest flourishing between the city and the beaches and you have a virtually unique range of products all within the one destination.
Rio is a city of contrasts: the colonial architecture provides a reminder of the past, striking modern buildings provide a glimpse into the future. Two landmarks, true postcard images, are known the world over: the Sugar Loaf and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer or the Christ of Corcovado.
The base stands on the top of the Corcovado hill (710 meters) offering a magnificent view of Rio: the Guanabara bay, Niteroi, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon, the botanical garden, the Jockey Club and the Tijuca National Park, Further north, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo and the famous Sugar Loaf.
Google maps
|
 On the platform there are souvenir stores, an information office, toilets, bars and small shops with fast food and light meals at reasonable prices. You may visit it from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Access is either on foot or by car, and admission is $8 per person.
 Access by car is along Rua Cosme Velho or through the Porta dos Macacos, near the Botanical Gardens. During the car ride it is recommended to take a few extra minutes and enjoy the views from the Chinese sight view, the Mesa do Imperador and the Dona Marta observation decks. Another good choice is to take public buses that reach Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo or Flamengo. And finally, there's a tour bus called Turistic City Rio -orange line- which has a stop at the main gate. From the main gate, you can get to the top either by train or car. Travel by train is very picturesque and takes about 15 minutes across the Atlantic forest, making the ride cooler during the summer. The Sugar Loaf offers more observation decks and open spaces, allowing tourists to spend a peaceful and enjoyable day.
Corcovado Christ
by
Thereza Eugenia |
Rio de Janeiro
guide
Rio de Janeiro
Brief
history
State
Travel details
Warning
Orientation:
Centro,
Zona Sul, Zona Norte
Getting around
Nightlife
Film
Rio Gay
Best of Rio
Info
Favelas
Arrival
Shopping
Carnaval
 Eating
and drinking:
Churrascarias, vegetarian
For eating in Brazil, read also:
Eating & drinking
Street foods,
snacks
Restaurants
Vegetarian/natural
Soft drinks, hot
drinks
Rio
pictures 1
Rio pictures 2
and see also
Pictures of
Rio by
Thereza Eugenia
Pictures of Brazil by
Cecilia dos Guimaraes
Bastos
|
 Zona
Sul
Sports, beach fashion
Arpoador, Ipanema,
Leblon
Jardim
Botanico
Lagoa
Lagoa Christmas tree
Leme and Copacabana Beach
Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da
Tijuca
Urca and Pao-de-Acucar
Gavea and Jockey Club
Buzios
Buzios Town and its beaches
Restaurants
Eating options
Getting there
Getting around
Climate and travel info
Buzios
Beaches
Buzios Beaches 2
 Buzios
Scuba Diving
Buzios Golf
Buzios
Stones St and
night life
Ecotourism
Hotels in Buzios |
