Pangea Guides

The rocks at the Copacabana end of Ipanema beach. From here you can see Corcovado, the Sugar Loaf and much more. It is supposed to be the best place to watch the sunset from in Rio. Reputedly a bit da...

The largest mall in South America, and one of the most popular malls in the city. Leather goods are some of the best bargains here. Shoes and belts are especially inexpensive. Kopenhagen chocolate sho...

This 560,000 sq. meter park is one of the most visited green areas in the Zona Oeste, with a lake, walking trails through the woods, large lawns, playgrounds, and sporting facilities....

Head to this beach to escape the crowds and hang out with the locals. The water isn't the cleanest, so no swimming and sunbathing, but the sight is still beautiful....

The lush park isn't just known for its natural beauty, it was also the scene of the proclamation of Brazil's independence from Portugal by Emperor Dom Pedro I. The landscaped park, with an artificial ...

Situated at the very heart of Floresta da Tijuca, one of the most dazzling places in Rio, the Casa das Canoas is a beautiful 12,000 square meters of unlimired green space, a finest example of the most...

This 43-hectare park has walking trails through a preserved section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest). They also offer a guided tour of the habitats of...

This pleasant walk circles Urca Hill (Morro da Urca), and side trails lead to various points on the hill, offering lush vegetation, monkeys, and nice views of t...

Among the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana attracts many tourists, both foreign and national. In summer, there are occasional free evening concerts of big name acts which draw huge crowds....

Capped by the 38m statue of Jesus Christ (Cristo Redentor), Corcovado has been the vantage point for countless picture postcards and travel posters through the ...

A new urban development intended to match the density and mixed-use nature of a traditional downtown area. There are many shops, botiques, cafes, restaurants, o...

Estádio Olímpico João Havelange, known by its nickname of Engenhão, is a new soccer stadium built for the Pan-American Games of 2007. A modern construction, not as big as M...