Hiking the Morro da Urca is very fun, but before the climb, it’s worth a walk on Praia Vermelha (Red Beach _ see region) which is just across the square of the cable car station. On the left from the beach promenade, facing the sea, there is an entrance to the Claudio Coutinho trail (see region) which is a path surrounding the hills of Urca and Sugar Loaf. Strolling around, if you’re lucky, you can encounter some native animals such as monkeys and toucans. Continue reading HIKING THE MORRO DA URCA FOR THOSE WHO LIKE ADVENTURE AND NATURE.
Monthly Archives: December 2015
THE CHARM AND SYMPATHY OF URCA, A TYPICAL CARIOCA NEIGHBORHOOD.
Urca a typical carioca neighborhood located between the sea and the rock of Sugar Loaf. There are only 17 streets total, most of them paved in cobblestone, with preserved houses and maintained by the Historical Heritage of Rio de Janeiro, from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. Continue reading THE CHARM AND SYMPATHY OF URCA, A TYPICAL CARIOCA NEIGHBORHOOD.
HOW TO GET TO THE SUGAR LOAF. MASTERING THE GUANABARA BAY.
The imposing stone advancing Sugar Loaf on the Guanabara Bay is the post card of Rio de Janeiro. The climb alone is a spectacle. The new cable cars with transparent sides, initiates the fantastic view that you will see from the top. Continue reading HOW TO GET TO THE SUGAR LOAF. MASTERING THE GUANABARA BAY.
MUSEU DO AMANHÃ (TOMORROW MUSEUM). ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME CITY BUILDINGS.
It was a sunny Saturday, in fact a lot of sun. One of those perfect days, with blue, blue sky. Early people lined up to attend the inauguration of one of the most talked about and anticipated works of the city. The Museu do Amanhã (Tomorrow Museum). A daring project of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Continue reading MUSEU DO AMANHÃ (TOMORROW MUSEUM). ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME CITY BUILDINGS.
HOW TO GET TO CHRIST THE REDEEMER.
Even for a Carioca it is hard to describe the feeling of a closer look at the statue of Christ the Redeemer, with its 98ft high. Even more impressive is that, besides the beauty of the symbol, the view of the city is a gift to the eye, which is recorded forever in memory. Continue reading HOW TO GET TO CHRIST THE REDEEMER.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RIO DE JANEIRO
These are some of the questions that Rio I go will respond . My goal is to collect the largest possible amount of information to help you plan and save time on your visit to the city. Photos of sites and their access. Maps. Links that lead to sites of interest. Summaries to print and bring along. I’m also preparing, some suggested itineraries with audio guide for you to download, and bring with you. Continue reading ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RIO DE JANEIRO
