Rio de Janeiro Tourism Destinations Off The Beaten Way






by Tamares Oliveira


The Urca location is a treasure, can easily be visited in 1/2 a day and may be merged with viewing Sugarloaf and/or Praia Vermelha. Don't pass up the opportunity to get away from the generally packed and busy beach regions and spend time with the local people in this extremely safe, quaint, and upscale spot.

Several dazzling and perfect beaches are found inside of an hour drive down the coast from Rio. They are largely empty during the week and provide a tranquil break from the busy city life. Barra da Tijuca, Recreio de Bandeirantes, Prainha and Grumari are the most obtainable beaches. If you do not want to rent a car to make the day excursion, then ride the economical Surf Bus which makes various stops at hotels and apartments along both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.

Morro do Leme (Leme Mountain) is a Rio de Janeiro sightseeing city forest that stands a few hundred feet tall and it is positioned at the ending of Leme and Copacabana Beach. You can walk out around the bottom of it over the paved footpath to see the fishermen and to look back at Copacabana Beach. The best treat is to go into the military and protected ecological spot and walk up the turning cobble rock street through the Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Coastal rain forest) up to the old Forte do Leme. From the peak you are given clear sights of a Sugar Loaf and all of Copacabana Beach. Along the route and at the very top, you will discover groups of small monkeys in the trees.

Forte de Copacabana makes for an easy Rio de Janeiro sightseeing afternoon if you wish to absorb a little military heritage while on holiday and if you like observing cannons plus a solidified bunker. It can be a short stroll from anyplace in Copacabana and in the Fortification you'll have some nice photo prospects. The sights throughout the coastline are amazing.

Parque Lage was previously a independently owned estate that included a comprehensive tropical forest with modest ponds attached by water ways and foot bridges. Today it is a film and arts school and offers a variety of cultural activities within the old estate. This Rio de Janeiro sightseeing activity is in a park situated behind the Lagoa and rests at the foot of Corcovado mountain. Moreover, it acts as a starting point for arduous guided nature hikes up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer Statute.

The Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is a bit more commonly known as the "Lagoa". It's one of the most famous Rio de Janeiro sightseeing outdoors recreation spots, although is frequently overlooked by the international visitor. It's a big salt water lagoon that's situated directly behind the Ipanema neighborhood. It is actually encompassed by the elegant communities of Lagoa, Leblon, and Gavea.




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