Beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Looking down at the multiple coves, bays and peninsulas that make up Rio de Janeiro鈥檚 spectacular coastline left us speechless. Long, white sandy beaches separate the azure-coloured ocean from the tall, granite spires. The city鈥檚 buildings climb up and down the verdant hills giving the city a natural look. Rio de Janeiro is set in one of the most picturesque spots on Brazil鈥檚 coast and has so much to offer its visitors. Below are descriptions and pictures of our favourite places in beautiful Rio de Janeiro.
One of the best views of Rio is from the top of the granite peak called P茫o de A莽煤car (Sugarloaf) (396 m/1,299 ft). Set on the edge of Guanabara Bay, the unique shape of the peak is what led to its name. Apparently during the height of the sugarcane trade, sugar was piled in large mounds on the decks of ships. The shape of the mountain resembled these piles of sugar and so it was named Sugarloaf. We were lucky to see this mountain almost everyday on our daily walks along Copacabana Beach and knew we wanted to see the city from its top. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
One of the best views of Rio is from the top of the granite peak called P茫o de A莽煤car (Sugarloaf) (396 m/1,299 ft). Set on the edge of Guanabara Bay, the unique shape of the peak is what led to its name. Apparently during the height of the sugarcane trade, sugar was piled in large mounds on the decks of ships. The shape of the mountain resembled these piles of sugar and so it was named Sugarloaf. We were lucky to see this mountain almost everyday on our daily walks along Copacabana Beach and knew we wanted to see the city from its top. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Beautiful Rio de Janeiro
Guide Location: Brazil » Rio de Janeiro
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Brazil » Rio de Janeiro
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- P茫o de A莽煤car
- Copacabana Beach
- Urca Hill
- Christ the Redeemer
- Ipanema Beach
- Pra莽a General Osorio Market
- Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
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