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Sugar Loaf

Ride through Rio's beautiful architectonic monuments, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and ascend the twin peaks by a series of venturing cable car rides. On the first hill, called "Urca", walk around the flowered passways and enjoy the magnificent views. The goes up to the Sugar Loaf itself. Visitors will admire the unique beauty of Guanabara Bay, Niterói, Copacabana and Santa Cruz Fortress, a landmark of Rio's history and will certainly be amazed by the awesome views. <br>

Christ the Redeemer

A modern Swiss-made cogwheel rail climbs through Tijuca Rain Forest up to the top of Corcovado mountain (710 m). It takes about 17 min at a maximum speed of 15km/h on the way up, and 22 min at 12km/h, on the way down. The trip ensures breathtaking views of Rio, such as the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the very top of the mountain, and yet after climbing a steep flight of steps, there stands the statue of Christ, the Redeemer, carved in soapstone mosaic in the finest art nouveau style. Its 38m high and the outstretched arms blessing the city have become Rio's most famous postcard.

Rio de Janeiro by Night with dinner

A Carioca evening excursion to the locals' favorite kind of restaurant - the "churrascaria". Brazilian barbecue service is a meat eater's delight. Unlimited skewers sliced on your own your choice, accompagnied by typical side dishes. After dinner, a rousing Brazilian Show, available all year-round, presenting the gamut of Brazilian rhythms and exotic colorful costumes.

Petrópolis, The Imperial City

Located about 800 meters above the sea level, Petrópolis is Rio de Janeiro's city most sought as mountain Resort. Emperor Pedro I had purchased some land in the spectacular Serra do Mar for the royal familiy's summer palace. However, it was his son, Pedro II, who actually built the palace and the quaint town surrounding it. The idea was to maintain a refreshing refuge from Rio's wilting summer heat. The highway linking Rio to Petrópolis is an engineering marvel. Its concrete bridges soar over green valleys and the road curves around mountain walls revealing magnifics views of the horizon. The main sights are The Quitandinha Hotel, Imperial Museum, Sao Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral, Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square), Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace), and Santos Dumont's Home.

Tropical Islands

A beachcomber's delight! A 90 minutes bus ride to the southern coasst of Rio leads to the fishing village of Itacuruçá. Embark a typical schooner for a cruise among the islands of Sepetiba bay, with stops for bathing and sun tanniing. A tropical buffet lunch will be served in one of the island. Enjoy the magnificent views or just stroll at the beach. Don't forget to bring your camera, sun block and beach towels.

Historical Rio

Walking through the colonial avenues, squares and back streets one learns about the important historical, political and social events that shaped Rio into South America's most exciting city. Focusing on architectural style, fine examples of Baroque constructions would be the São Bento and Santo Antonio Monasteries, which recall the times when Brazil was a colony of Portugal, or others from the 19th century, as the Municipal Theater, the National Fine Arts Museum, the Candelaria Church, Praça Xv and Arco do Telles. Rio has a major artistic life, exhibited on major cultural institutions such as "Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil" and the "Casa França-Brasil".

The Atlantic Rain Forest

The Tijuca National Park is the largest urban reserva in th world, covering an area of 3.200 hec and sheltering an enormous variety of birds and butterflies as well as "prego" and "sagui" monkeys. It is also home to hundreds of species of The Atlantic Rain Forest: The Tijuca National Park is the largest urban reserva in th world, covering an area of 3.200 hec and sheltering an enormous variety of birds and butterflies as well as "prego" and "sagui" monkeys. It is also home to hundreds of species of wildlife and plants, nowadays only found in the Atlantic Rainforest, many of them threatened by extinction. It's historical attractions and enchanting spots such as "Cascatinha" waterfall, "Mesa do Imperador", the mammoth granite table used for Imperial picnics, and "Alto da Boa Vista" are well worth a visit.

The Botanical Gardens

The Rio Botanical Garden covers an area of 137 hectares, cultivated with native vegetation. Some of Brazil's existing ecosystems are represented in Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Garden, organized in characteristic settings. Its history begins when the Portuguese Royal Family came to Brazil, in 1808. Prince João VI acquired a piece of land that belonged to Rodrigo de Freitas, and ordered that an acclimatization garden for growing species brought from the East Indies should be immediately built up. IIt was first called the Royal Orchard, then Royal Botanical Garden. For many years, visits were allowed only when escorted by specialized caretakers. In 1822 though, the Emperor Pedro I has opened the garden's gates to the public.

Guanabara Bay

Board on for a schooner cruise on "GUanabara Bay" at "Marina da Glória" dock, in the downtown area. Enjoy the views of "Villegaignon" Islanda and its fortress, the beach districts that surround the bay: "Flamengo", which is a result of the largest urban project in Brazil, "Botafogo", which features the Monument to Estácio de Sá who founded Rio de Janeiro city and "Urca" district where one of the most important symbols of the city lays - The Sugar Loaf. View "São João" Fortress, which marks the entrance of "Guanabara" bay and "Santa Cruz" Fortress, built in 1555.
These two fortresses were buily to protect the harbor of the city from eventual invaders. See also "Rio-Niterói" Bridge, the largest bridge in the world in terms of construction volume, and the imponent Contemporary Art Museum, which is a masterpiece of architecture for its Flaying-saucers-like design by Oscar Niemeyer, a worldwide famous modern architect. Already in "Niterói", view the beach district of "Flechas", "Icaraí" and "Charitas". <br>

Favela Tour

An illuminating experience if you look for an insider point of view of Brazil, this tour will introduce you to a different Rio: the favela. There are close to 600 favelas in town, mostly placed on former public areas over the hillsides. The favelas have highly grown during the last 30 years, being home to 20% of Rio population, where they have their own schools, banks and commercial areas. However, it remains a mystery for most people who don't live there. Don't be shy or afraid to go there. You wil escorted by specialized tour guides and the locals will support your visit. If you really feel like getting to know Brazil, you are not to miss the Favela Tour.

Macuco Boat in Rio

Macuco Eco-adventure Sightseeing, which has for years stirred those who seek much more than just to glimpse the beauty of the scenery portrayed by the Iguassu Waterfalls, arrives in Rio de Janeiro. From now on, MACUCO RIO will make available for "Cariocas" and tourists, by a high-performance boat, an unforgettable tour presenting the view of the most stunning postcards pf the "Wonderful City" from the sea. An amazing adventure, embarking at Marina da Glória and with four itinerary options: The first one heading for the islands that make up the Cagarras and Ilha Redonda´s Archipelago, a Rio de Janeiro´s treasury very rarely explored so far. The second, outlining the beaches of Rio de Janeiro reaches the Tijucas islands right before the Barra area. The third option goes towards Niterói and the Itacoatiara beach, with its magnificent topography and which habitually charm visitors. Finally, there's still the opportunity for a historical and cultural tour across the Guanabara Bay. English- speaking guides set out together for the tours and tell stories and account peculiarities of the visited spots.

H/D Excursion - Carnival Behind the Scenes

This is the best way to get to the heart of carnival, and Rio de Janeiro. Visit a "Samba School" to see the place where the Carnival rehearsals take place within the community area and their own museum of Carnival, also, visit the social service programme of this same Samba School. Next, visit a "Barracao" or a "Samba Workshop" where devoted artisans use simple materials to craft the opulent floats and costumes that dominate the Carnival Parade, followed by Sambadrome (place where Carnival parade takes place).

Full day Niteroi with lunch

Niterói is a city with a huge tourist potential. Its beaches, parks, reserves, fortresses and historic monuments attract hundreds of tourists. The access may be by the Bridge President Costa e Silva (Bridge Rio-Niterói), with its 13,8km extension, one of the main tourist attractions of the city and considered one of the seven marvelous of the modern world. The highlights are: The tour begins in downtown, where the tourists may see the "Niemeyer Way", still being built, and the architectonic group of Republic Square, composed by the following buildings: Municipal Chamber, Nilo Peçanha Lyceum, Justice Palace, the ancient Justice Secretariat and Public Library; and the João Caetano Municipal Theater, located just few meters from Guanabara Bay, built in 19th Century. The tour goes on to the Contemporary Art Museum, projected by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, with an architecture that seems like a flying saucer, is considered a world tourist reference. Visit to the Santa Cruz Fortress. Return to Rio.