Sights in Rio de Janeiro

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sights in Rio de Janeiro : the essentials

Statues in Río de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer

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The most popular place in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The statue of Christ has a viewpoint

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Historical Monuments in Río de Janeiro

Escadaria Selaron

(64)

One of the hidden gems of Rio de Janeiro is the Selarón ladder located in the decadent neighborhood of Lapa. These beautiful stair

Stadiums in Río de Janeiro

Maracana Stadium

(45)

It is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world and it also has a space in which the great Brazilian soccer stars of a

2 activities

Cathedrals in Río de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Cathedral

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The Cathedral of Rio is, above all, surprising. It has a conical and pyramidal shape. The truth is that it is a nice for a tourist

Historical Monuments in Río de Janeiro

Aqueduto da Carioca - Arcos da Lapa

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The Lapa Arches are in the centre of the city of Rio de Janeiro, close to the cathedral. 270 metres long and 16 metres high, ther

Citadels in Río de Janeiro

Copacabana Fort

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Historical Monuments in Niterói

Fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra

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The Fortress of Santa Cruz de Barra can be found on the eastern side of the bar Guanabara Bay, in the district of Jurujuba municip

Statues in Buzios

Brigitte Bardot Buzios Monument

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The charm and beauty of Buzios has a long history. Since Brigitte Bardot Buzios chose to spend time here in the 60s, the city beca

Palaces in Río de Janeiro

Tiradentes Palace

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It was a gray January day and Rio's streets were practically empty. That's when I saw Palácio Tiradentes. This was where Congress

Churches in Paraty

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Paraty is a small pleasant city in Brazil, on the ocean between the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Its appearance is pres

1 activity

Historical Monuments in Río de Janeiro

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

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Cathedrals in Petrópolis

Catedral San Pedro de Alcántara

(5)

Churches in Río de Janeiro

Candelária Church

(3)

Citadels in Río de Janeiro

Fort of Duque de Caxias or Fort of Leme

(3)

Churches in Río de Janeiro

Igreja da Penha

(5)

Churches in Valença

Sanfins Church

(1)

Sanfins Church was formerly part of a Benedictine monastery, existing in the year 1134. Today, only the Romanesque church has been

Palaces in Petrópolis

Palácio de Cristal

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City Halls in Buzios

Armacao Beach

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Activities in Rio de Janeiro

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Wonders of Rio: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Forest

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starting from

$48.80

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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

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starting from

$35.33

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Christ the Redeemer - Official Tickets & Optional Transfer

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starting from

$17.09

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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

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$28.02

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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

(70)

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$105.07

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