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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Lesser Known Yet Still Rewarding Rio De Janeiro Brazil Vacationer Excursions

By Tamares Oliveira


The Urca location is a gem, can be seen in 1/2 a day and can easily be paired with viewing Sugarloaf and/or Praia Vermelha. Do not pass-up the chance to get away from the often crowded and occupied beach spots and spend time along with the local people in this very safe, quaint, as well as elegant location.

Several lovely and perfect beaches are found within just an hours drive down the coast from Rio. They are mainly deserted during the week and provide a calm escape from the stressful city lifestyle. Barra da Tijuca, Recreio de Bandeirantes, Prainha and Grumari are generally the most obtainable beaches. If you do not wish to rent a car to make the day time journey, then ride the economical Surf Bus which usually makes various stops at hotels and apartments along both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.

Morro do Leme (Leme Mountain) is a Rio de Janeiro sightseeing metropolitan forest that stands a couple of hundred feet tall and it's positioned at the ending of Leme and Copacabana Beach. You'll be able to go out around the base of it over the paved footpath to watch the fishermen and to look back at Copacabana Beach. The best treat will be to enter in the military and protected ecological spot and walk up the twisting cobble rock road 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 as well as Copacabana Beach. Along the way and at the peak, you will find groups of small monkeys in the trees.

Forte de Copacabana provides a simple Rio de Janeiro sightseeing afternoon should you wish to enjoy a little military background during holiday and if you like viewing cannons plus a solidified bunker. It can be a short stroll from everywhere in Copacabana and within the Fortification you will have various good photograph possibilities. The views down and up the coastline are fantastic.

Parque Lage was formerly a independently owned estate that included a comprehensive tropical forest with small ponds connected by water ways plus foot bridges. It is currently a video and arts school and presents numerous ethnic functions inside the old mansion. This Rio de Janeiro sightseeing activity is within a park positioned behind the Lagoa and sits at the foot of Corcovado mountain. In addition, it acts as a beginning point for arduous guided hikes up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer Statute.

The Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is more popularly known as the "Lagoa". It is among the most famous Rio de Janeiro sightseeing outdoors recreation locations, although is frequently missed by the international traveler. It is a big salt water lagoon that is located right behind the Ipanema community. It is encompassed by the upscale neighborhoods of Lagoa, Leblon, and Gavea.




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