Rio de Janeiro is a attractively touristic city where you look at it. From Beaches and snouts meters away to the unstoppable energy of the cariocas (both day and night), this destination of Brazil offers year-round activities and services for all tastes and preferences.
the city of “country of the caipirinha”although it is curious that most Brazilians prefer the beer before that cocktail, is the second most populous at the national level. It also presents many contrasts in its geography: high mountains, beaches, huge lagoons, cliffs, tropical forest, which combine with urban developments and thus create the famous postcard of Rio.
Among other notable aspects of the Wonderful Citythe gastronomy has influence of the European, African and indigenous cuisinewhich is reflected in the national dish of Brazil: the feijoada. followed by cheese bread, picanhaacarajé, chicharrón, yucca, cakes, farofabolinho de bacalhau, açaí, among others. In addition, at the beverage level, the coconut water, cachaça, beer and caipirinha.
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On the other hand, if we talk about the best ways to move around the city, the meter (Copacabana has three stations) whose ticket costs $1.2the taxi and the urban mobility applications that offer trips -at most- to $7. When it comes to moving, it is very common and profitable between cariocas the option to share the trip.
In case you are about to travel to Rio de Janeirodo not miss this list of unmissable activities to do with family, partner or friends.
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Rio de Janeiro: 5 must-sees of the city that has all the landscapes together in one place
Sugarloaf Cable Car
If you are looking to enjoy the landscape of River and, especially, of the Praia Vermelha and Morro da Urca, this is your ideal activity. In it Bondinho Pão de Acucar Park you can travel in Cableway from the Morro da Urca until Sugar Loaf Hill. In a matter of minutes, you will have a unique postcard of the city (even more so if it is sunset time), specifically at 396 meters above sea level. There it is perfect to decontract, take some good photos and have something delicious in the Carioca embassy -Morro da Urca- or in the Classic Beach Club -Bread of sugar. In case you are looking for other activities, the park has amphitheater, forest, viewpoints, pubs, local and restaurants.
- Tour prices range from R$80 until R$260depending on the pass.
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Christ redeemer
TO 710 meters above sea levelon top of corcovado hillLocated in the Tijuca National Parkis found the Christ redeemer. elected in 2007 as one of the Seven New Wonders of the Worldturns out to be the largest and most famous sculpture in the art deco globally. It was developed by engineer Heitor da Silva Costa over five years of work, 1926 until 1931the year of inauguration of the monument in commemoration of the centenary of the independence of brazil.
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You can access the monument in train (lasts 20 minutes and goes through the Atlantic Forest until you reach the top of Hunchback), go either car. For easy access, there three panoramic elevators and four escalators. If you can’t walk 220 steps and arrive.
- Entrance fees to the monument range from R$26 until R$117.50. Includes round-trip transportation and access to the Christ redeemer.
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Olympic Boulevard
In full historic centeris found the Olympic Boulevard. Years ago, the port area was “neglected”, that is, it was a space where its potential was not fully exploited: being in front of the guanabara bay. But with the arrival of the 2016 Olympics everything changed. Now throughout 3.2 kilometersyou’ll find murals graffiti artist Edward Kobra, ideal for photographs; the largest aquarium in South America, AquaRiver; he Museum of Tomorrow; the giant ferris wheel, YUP STAR RIO; and the Samba City. All attractions that are worth visiting at any time of the year.
- Ferris wheel access tickets range from R$29 until R$79.
- Tickets to the aquarium cost from R$75 until R$110.
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Museum of Tomorrow
A interactive path that will take you from the origins of the planet to the present and the future. He Museum of Tomorrow It’s a different plan historic center of rio, but it is still just as unmissable. Upon arrival, you will already notice its originality, due to its incredible architecture that continues inside. with the slogan “Forbidden Do Not Touch”the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava -who designed the Women’s Bridge in the Buenos aires city– created this science Museum where the sustainabilitythe coexistencethe innovationthe science and the planet they are the protagonists.
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Its aim is to offer a narrative about how we can live and shape the next 50 years. added to the end of expand our knowledge and transform our way of think and act.
- Ticket prices range from R$15 until R$30. If you go on a Tuesday, the ticket is free.
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Samba City
The Samba City – production site biggest carnival in the world– offers to live the carioca carnival experience. If you are looking to know the behind the scenes of the famous Brazilian party, you can not miss Carnival Experience. Members of the Samba schools offer -throughout the year- tours behind the scenes where you can see how the floats and the costumes for the big parade. You will also learn the history of the rio carnival and the sambayou will participate in a Samba workshop and you can try on the clothes they used in other carnivals. It turns out to be an experience to live at least once in a lifetime.
- Guided tours range from R$45 until R$90. They can be public or private.
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Original and traditional recipes: where to try the best gastronomy in Rio de Janeiro?
On average, a lunch or dinner for two people -without wine- costs around $30. If you add that drink, the total is added $20. If you don’t know where to go to eat and taste the true flavors of RioDon’t miss these two traditional places.
Colombo Confectionery
With 129 years of history, Colombo Confectionery -the “Café Tortoni” of Brazil- was one of the most respected commercial places in River. Today is cultural and artistic heritage local. It has incredible architecture accompanied by huge mirrors, cabinets, tables and marble bars. In addition, it presents a huge skylight with stained glass that make it unique. The tea timehe Breakfast buffet and the hearty lunches They are the emblem of the place. But the cake shop It takes all the looks and tastings.
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Feijoada House
if you seek typical brazilian dishesabove all, feijoada, this is your restaurant. Carry more than 30 years preparing the best feijoadas in one of the best-known tourist spots in the city, a few meters from the beach of Ipanema. you can ask free feijoada –R$138.90 per person. It also offers other typical flavors of Brazilian regionsas beef jerky with pumpkintutu a mineira, seafood stewcountry chicken with puree and coconut shrimp.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
