Rio de Janeiro - One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities
Article by: Tom Schmidt
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Rio de Janeiro is my favorite city goto, On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Di , Dude Ranch Tourism in the world. view, Stockholm, The "Nordens Venedig" , On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Di The main thing I am impressed with is the natural beauty of one of the world's largest cities. view, Tipping and Bribing when Travelling , Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps I call the "Urban Jungle," which I suppose has a double entendre. One of my friends lives in an area goto, Bath England - Quick Guide , Copper Canyon just past Ipanema called Leblon. He walks down the street See, Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps , European Vacation Dreams - Top Tips For A Great European Vacation his apartment is on to get to the beach. check out, Copper Canyon , An Overview of South America It's about a five block walk. Meanwhile, although there are highrises and busy streets check out, Light Travel - Carry-On Only , A Bite on the Toe Says Time to Go and restaurants goto, Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation , The Beautiful Nova Scotia and shops, check out, Things To Do In London , Light Travel - Carry-On Only 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. view, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Amsterdam And Its Museums
Here's a quick list of tips check out, Prince Albert of Monaco Goes To The North Pole , Brazil Carnaval 2006! for your trip goto, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca 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, also related, Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca , Passport Not Required bar none. Also a great "see and be seen" place. also related, European Vacation Dreams - Top Tips For A Great European Vacation , Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps 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 check out, Brazil Carnaval 2006! , Copper Canyon because it's safer, more classy, cleaner, and less crowded.
4) Caesar Park view, A guide to Kilimanjaro Treks - Machame Route , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca Towers is a great place check out, A guide to Kilimanjaro Treks - Machame Route , Amsterdam And Its Museums to stay in a great location Try also, The Beautiful Nova Scotia , An Overview of South America 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, Try also, Bath England - Quick Guide , Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation 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 also related, Doggin' Shasta And The Rogue River: 15 Cool Things To See While You Hike With Your Dog , A Bite on the Toe Says Time to Go for prostitutes (yes, that's true for the famous club "Help" too), so find a local Try also, Caravanserai , Can Reality Holidays be a new trend? (or a hotel goto, Tourist in My Own Hometown , The Future of the Chinese Air Freight Industry concierge) to recommend a place Try also, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Where Lewis and Clark Stopped in Montana. 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 also related, Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory , Tourist in My Own Hometown 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 check out, Dude Ranch Tourism , Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory 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. Try also, Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps , World Status Recognition For the Lake District! Beach. view, France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards , Breakfast in Hong Kong Beach. view, Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory , Things To Do In London
More stuff to see and do in Rio:
Christ, the Redeemer Statue
On top of the Corcovado Mountain also related, Why Zambia is Africa's Best Kept Secret , France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards 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 You may also consider, An Overview of South America , Light Travel - Carry-On Only 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, also related, Travel Connections - Staying In Touch , Tourist in My Own Hometown the Jockey Club, and the Lagoon. The entire city See, Breakfast in Hong Kong , Stockholm, The "Nordens Venedig" 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 may also consider, Affordable Vacation Home on Wheels , Why Zambia is Africa's Best Kept Secret You will find many examples of plant life in this huge garden. view, Discount Las Vegas Shows , The Phuket hotels And Resorts Guide Provides A Brief Summary The Imperial Palms are among its most impressive attractions, See, Travel Connections - Staying In Touch , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca 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 See, Amsterdam And Its Museums , Bellagio's Botanical Garden in Las Vegas foliage, making the Botanical Gardens You may also consider, Can Reality Holidays be a new trend? , Dublin: 10 Things You Must See (1-5) a favorite tourist attraction. also related, The Beautiful Nova Scotia , Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter!
Sugar Loaf
Rio's signature landmark is at the entrance of Guanabara Bay-- the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain. goto, Caravanserai , On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Di 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. goto, Stockholm, The "Nordens Venedig" , Montreal: The Unusual City Then, continue on to the peak of Sugar Loaf and enjoy a complete view of the Bay and the beautiful Rio beaches. view, Extreme Adventures - Queensland , Visit Tempe, Arizona
Island of Paqueta
Visit the beautiful island Try also, Light Travel - Carry-On Only , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca of Paquetá, lying in the middle of Guanabara Bay, just one hour from downtown by ferry. The only means to get to the island Try also, Extreme Adventures - Queensland , Day in the Life of Travelers to Orlando FL and How Their Story Can Save You Time and Money is by boat view, Light Travel - Carry-On Only , Bath England - Quick Guide as there are no bridges linking it to the continent. The only cars view, The Future of the Chinese Air Freight Industry , Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation on Paquetá are one ambulance, one police car, check out, Visit Tempe, Arizona , France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards and one fire truck. The beauty of this excursion begins when you board goto, Brazil Carnaval 2006! , Can Reality Holidays be a new trend? 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, also related, World Status Recognition For the Lake District! , Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory the quaint atmosphere, check out, Paris hotels: How to reduce your risk of being disappointed , Doggin' Shasta And The Rogue River: 15 Cool Things To See While You Hike With Your Dog and the unforgettable sunset. There are some wonderful photo opportunities on the island check out, Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation , Bath England - Quick Guide as well.
Modern Art Museum
Be sure to check out the Modern Art Museum located See, An Overview of South America , A Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania in Flamengo Park Try also, Portsmouth City Guide, Including Hotels , Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter! 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. See, An Overview of South America , Passport Not Required
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Rio de Janeiro is my favorite city goto, On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Di , Dude Ranch Tourism in the world. view, Stockholm, The "Nordens Venedig" , On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Di The main thing I am impressed with is the natural beauty of one of the world's largest cities. view, Tipping and Bribing when Travelling , Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps I call the "Urban Jungle," which I suppose has a double entendre. One of my friends lives in an area goto, Bath England - Quick Guide , Copper Canyon just past Ipanema called Leblon. He walks down the street See, Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps , European Vacation Dreams - Top Tips For A Great European Vacation his apartment is on to get to the beach. check out, Copper Canyon , An Overview of South America It's about a five block walk. Meanwhile, although there are highrises and busy streets check out, Light Travel - Carry-On Only , A Bite on the Toe Says Time to Go and restaurants goto, Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation , The Beautiful Nova Scotia and shops, check out, Things To Do In London , Light Travel - Carry-On Only 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. view, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Amsterdam And Its Museums
Here's a quick list of tips check out, Prince Albert of Monaco Goes To The North Pole , Brazil Carnaval 2006! for your trip goto, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca 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, also related, Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca , Passport Not Required bar none. Also a great "see and be seen" place. also related, European Vacation Dreams - Top Tips For A Great European Vacation , Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps 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 check out, Brazil Carnaval 2006! , Copper Canyon because it's safer, more classy, cleaner, and less crowded.
4) Caesar Park view, A guide to Kilimanjaro Treks - Machame Route , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca Towers is a great place check out, A guide to Kilimanjaro Treks - Machame Route , Amsterdam And Its Museums to stay in a great location Try also, The Beautiful Nova Scotia , An Overview of South America 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, Try also, Bath England - Quick Guide , Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation 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 also related, Doggin' Shasta And The Rogue River: 15 Cool Things To See While You Hike With Your Dog , A Bite on the Toe Says Time to Go for prostitutes (yes, that's true for the famous club "Help" too), so find a local Try also, Caravanserai , Can Reality Holidays be a new trend? (or a hotel goto, Tourist in My Own Hometown , The Future of the Chinese Air Freight Industry concierge) to recommend a place Try also, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Where Lewis and Clark Stopped in Montana. 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 also related, Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory , Tourist in My Own Hometown 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 check out, Dude Ranch Tourism , Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory 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. Try also, Planning a Road Trip? You'll Need Great Driving Maps , World Status Recognition For the Lake District! Beach. view, France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards , Breakfast in Hong Kong Beach. view, Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory , Things To Do In London
More stuff to see and do in Rio:
Christ, the Redeemer Statue
On top of the Corcovado Mountain also related, Why Zambia is Africa's Best Kept Secret , France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards 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 You may also consider, An Overview of South America , Light Travel - Carry-On Only 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, also related, Travel Connections - Staying In Touch , Tourist in My Own Hometown the Jockey Club, and the Lagoon. The entire city See, Breakfast in Hong Kong , Stockholm, The "Nordens Venedig" 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 may also consider, Affordable Vacation Home on Wheels , Why Zambia is Africa's Best Kept Secret You will find many examples of plant life in this huge garden. view, Discount Las Vegas Shows , The Phuket hotels And Resorts Guide Provides A Brief Summary The Imperial Palms are among its most impressive attractions, See, Travel Connections - Staying In Touch , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca 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 See, Amsterdam And Its Museums , Bellagio's Botanical Garden in Las Vegas foliage, making the Botanical Gardens You may also consider, Can Reality Holidays be a new trend? , Dublin: 10 Things You Must See (1-5) a favorite tourist attraction. also related, The Beautiful Nova Scotia , Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter!
Sugar Loaf
Rio's signature landmark is at the entrance of Guanabara Bay-- the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain. goto, Caravanserai , On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Di 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. goto, Stockholm, The "Nordens Venedig" , Montreal: The Unusual City Then, continue on to the peak of Sugar Loaf and enjoy a complete view of the Bay and the beautiful Rio beaches. view, Extreme Adventures - Queensland , Visit Tempe, Arizona
Island of Paqueta
Visit the beautiful island Try also, Light Travel - Carry-On Only , Top Eight Things To Do In Mallorca of Paquetá, lying in the middle of Guanabara Bay, just one hour from downtown by ferry. The only means to get to the island Try also, Extreme Adventures - Queensland , Day in the Life of Travelers to Orlando FL and How Their Story Can Save You Time and Money is by boat view, Light Travel - Carry-On Only , Bath England - Quick Guide as there are no bridges linking it to the continent. The only cars view, The Future of the Chinese Air Freight Industry , Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation on Paquetá are one ambulance, one police car, check out, Visit Tempe, Arizona , France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards and one fire truck. The beauty of this excursion begins when you board goto, Brazil Carnaval 2006! , Can Reality Holidays be a new trend? 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, also related, World Status Recognition For the Lake District! , Tropical Vacations Introduce You to Nature's Glory the quaint atmosphere, check out, Paris hotels: How to reduce your risk of being disappointed , Doggin' Shasta And The Rogue River: 15 Cool Things To See While You Hike With Your Dog and the unforgettable sunset. There are some wonderful photo opportunities on the island check out, Exploring Lisbon and Portugal on Your Next Vacation , Bath England - Quick Guide as well.
Modern Art Museum
Be sure to check out the Modern Art Museum located See, An Overview of South America , A Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania in Flamengo Park Try also, Portsmouth City Guide, Including Hotels , Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter! 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. See, An Overview of South America , Passport Not Required
About the Author
Tom Schmidt is a travel view, Light - Carry-On Only , The Beautiful Nova Scotia writer who has contributed to several web sites providing travel See, Tipping and Bribing when ling , Affordable Vacation Home on Wheels information to tourists See, Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter! , Travel Connections - Staying In Touch and business travelers. check out, Visit Tempe, Arizona , Dublin: 10 Things You Must See (1-5) You will find his work on these sites: New York City view, Why Zambia is Africa's Best Kept Secret , Doggin' Shasta And The Rogue River: 15 Cool Things To See While You Hike With Your Dog Sightseeing Tours See, France Vacation Rentals Near Bordeaux's Famous Vineyards , Breakfast in Hong Kong - www.NewYorkPartyShuttle.com
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