Ramos
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
A popular beach where the government built an artificial pool on the sand (piscinão). This area is not recommended for foreigners to visit....
Rio de Janeiro Zoo
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
The Zoological Garden, located in Quinta da Boa Vista, is a delightful place to visit for both families and history buffs. This is probably the best place for the ones fascinated with green and nature...
Rio Design Barra
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
The newest and poshest mall in the area. Top Brazilian designers have opened stores there, making it an option for the affluent population in Barra who does not want to drive to São Conrad...
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
Run, walk, skate or cycle the 7.5km around this freshwater lake and then retire to your luxurious Ipanema penthouse apartment, or just imagine it! Some have bee...
São Conrado
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
On the other side of the Dois Irmãos mountain west of Leblon, this beach is popular with middle class people and favela dwellers alike. Good surfing and hang-gliding opportunities....
Sugar Loaf Mountain
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
One of the defining landmarks of the city. The cable cars take you up for R$ 44 to a breathtaking view of much of Zona Sul and the center, and also the city of Niteroi, just across Guanabara Bay....
Urca
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
A quiet beach under Sugarloaf with only one hundred meters of seashore. The waters here are calm with almost no waves due to the protection of Guanabara Bay. This is not your ideal place to sit and re...
Vermelha
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- City: Rio de Janeiro
Small and cozy,the Vermelha is a perfect beach to spend some quality time with family, and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Just on the foothills of the Sugarloaf, this little gem is a great escape from th...