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Corcovado
This is probably Rio de Janeiro's most visited tourist site. Located at Tijuca national park,
the statue stands 710 meters high and offers a sweeping panoramic view of the sea and surrounding mountains. The mountain itself is crowned by the statue of Christ
the Redeemer, a 30 meter pedestal adorned with a
chapel honoring Our Lady of Aparecida, patron
Saint of Brazil. Some recent exciting news - Christo Redentor was named one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World"!!.
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Pão
de Açucar (Sugar Loaf)
The striking beauty
and unparalleled location of Sugar Loaf attracts millions of visitors to Rio de Janeiro every year.
Access to Urca Hill is by way of a cable car traveling some 575 meters
from Praia Vermelha to a height of 220 meters
above sea, with a beautiful view over Botafogo
and the Guanabara Bay. The second leg of the
cable car covers 750 meters to the top of
Sugar Loaf, topping out 396 meters above sea level. This
view over the bay of Niterói is dominated
by beaches and lagoons.
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Santa
Tereza
One of the most picturesque parts of Rio,
Santa Tereza is located high on a hill offering
stunning views across the bay as well as northern
and southern vistas. Its narrow streets are
lined by two-story town houses with gardens which are
interspersed by a cultural center, studios
and restaurants.
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Jardim
Botânico
This site offers one square kilometer of greenery
and tranquility. Containing 6200 species of
tropical plants and trees, the gardens are
ideal for quiet walks and photo shoots.
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Beaches
Beach bumming on sunny days or strolling
down wide, sand-sculpture lined sidewalks is part of the average Carioca's daily routine. Many go for a quick dip while others play a bit of foot-volleyball, jog,
bike or just watch Rio's beautiful people go by. Whatever your interest, Rio has beaches to suit all different
tastes.
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