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Rio de Janeiro – One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities
Fred Coolridge
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Rio de Janeiro is my favorite city in the world. The main thing I am impressed
with is the natural beauty of one of the world's largest cities. I call the
"Urban Jungle," which I suppose has a double entendre. One of my friends lives
in an area just past Ipanema called Leblon. He walks down the street his apartment
is on to get to the beach. It's about a five block walk. Meanwhile, although
there are highrises and busy streets and restaurants and shops, it's in the
middle of a jungle. Somehow, this factor makes living there much less stressful.
The view from his 12th floor balcony looks over the mountainside and the mansions
that cover it. Of course, you can also see the ocean.
Here's a quick list of tips for your trip to Rio:
1) Find a good driver and get his cellphone number. It's better to have someone
who knows to expect you than to rely on a cab. Take his advice as to where to
go, and, more importantly, where not to go! This one factor alone will dramatically
improve your security while in Rio.
2) Eat at the following restaurants: Puercao (Churrascuria), Esplandada Grill,
Leblon Sushi (Best Sushi in the World, bar none. Also a great “see and be seen”
place. They were shooting a commercial right next to me last time I was there.),
Esch Cafe (for drinks, light snacks, and cigars), Satyricon (fancy seafood place).
3) Stay at Ipanema, not Copacabana. It's worth the extra money because it's
safer, more classy, cleaner, and less crowded.
4) Caesar Park Towers is a great place to stay in a great location and has great
service if you can handle the price.
5) Eat lots of Pao de Quesia. You'll understand when you get there. Brazilian
food is a little salty, but it's really good. The salads with hearts of palm
are great. There are lots of rice dishes that are fabulous, many with bits of
dried meat in them. Make sure to go to a Churrascuria while you are there. Unlike
the copies in the US, most of the Churrascuria's in Rio/Sao Paulo have the most
amazing buffets you've ever seen.
6) Remember that in Rio, most "discos" are actually pick up locations for prostitutes
(yes, that's true for the famous club "Help" too), so find a local (or a hotel
concierge) to recommend a place if you are really going out to dance.
7) Cabo Frio, about two hours from Rio, has great fishing. You can catch your
fill of sailfish and often blue marlin. Paulo, the world record holder for the
largest blue marlin ever caught lives a few hours east and north of Rio. It's
worth the ride to charter his boat and have him take you out. He also has a
couple of apartments that he rents out to fishing clients. I highly recommend
you go stay with him and utilize his skills at finding the fish.
8) Beach. Beach. Beach.
More stuff to see and do in Rio:
Christ, the Redeemer Statue
On top of the Corcovado Mountain at a height of 710 meters, the statue of Christ
the Redeemer is one of the world's most-visited monuments. Hire a driver and
have him take you through the mountains and the Atlantic Rainforest up to the
statue. Along the way and once you arrive, you will see several amazing views
of Rio from many different angles. From the top, the view is nothing short of
phenomenal. You can see Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, the Botanical Gardens,
the Jockey Club, and the Lagoon. The entire city spreads out in an unbelievable
panorama during the day, and it glistens beautifully after dark.
Botanical Gardens
Rio is home to an impressive Botanical Garden. You will find many examples of
plant life in this huge garden. The Imperial Palms are among its most impressive
attractions, planted in 1809 by Prince Regent D. João VI.
There are huge trees decked with orchids that contrast with giant victoria-regia,
lilies, bromeliads, royal poincianas, and tropical foliage, making the Botanical
Gardens a favorite tourist attraction.
Sugar Loaf
Rio's signature landmark is at the entrance of Guanabara Bay-- the famous Sugar
Loaf Mountain. Take a “bondinho” (cable car) to the top of Morro da Urca and
eat a snack while admiring one of the most beautiful views in the world. Then,
continue on to the peak of Sugar Loaf and enjoy a complete view of the Bay and
the beautiful Rio beaches.
Island of Paqueta
Visit the beautiful island of Paquetá, lying in the middle of Guanabara Bay,
just one hour from downtown by ferry. The only means to get to the island is
by boat as there are no bridges linking it to the continent. The only cars on
Paquetá are one ambulance, one police car, and one fire truck. The beauty of
this excursion begins when you board the ferry at Praça XV (downtown). Bring
or wear a bathing suit and towel, because once you are on Paquetá, you will
love the beautiful beaches, the quaint atmosphere, and the unforgettable sunset.
There are some wonderful photo opportunities on the island as well.
Modern Art Museum
Be sure to check out the Modern Art Museum located in Flamengo Park close to
downtown. The museum is home to 1,700 works, including paintings, sculptures
and engravings by Brazilian and foreign artists. It's definitely worth your
time to visit.
About the Author
Tom Schmidt is a travel writer who has contributed to several web sites providing
travel information to tourists and business travelers. You will find his work
on these sites: New York City Sightseeing Tours – www.NewYorkPartyShuttle.com
Global Travel Information – www.SearchingCities.com
Useful Internet Links – www.Galago.net
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