Climbing or cable cart ride to sugarloaf mountain Sugarloaf Mountain or as the locals know it, Pão de Açúcar, stands 396 meters high or 299 feet. It is located at the eastern edge of Rio de Janeiro and is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. You can have a beautiful view from one of …
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What you want to know about Christ the Redeemer The statue of Christ the Redeemer is probably the most photographed site in Brazil. The statue was built between 1922 and 1931 and it stands 30 meters or 98 feet tall (not including its 8 meter or 26 foot high pedestal). The arms are 28 meters …
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Take the iconic yellow tram in Rio If you have researched Rio, you have probably seen pictures of the iconic yellow tram. It is even featured in the movie Rio (about a little bird). And it has become a tourist attraction if you are visiting Rio de Janeiro. History of the yellow tram The neighborhood …
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What you want to know about the stairs of Selarón Escadaria Selarón or the stairway of Selarón was created by Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón. Sometimes it’s called the “Lapa Steps” (Escadaria da Lapa) because the stairs are located in the neighborhood of Lapa. He settled in Rio in 1983 and he declared that the stairs …
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15 things you can not miss in Rio de Janeiro If you are visiting Brazil then you absolutely should go to this crazy city; Rio de Janeiro. Hopefully you are able to do so because it will be a trip full of surprises. Rio de Janeiro’s history is super interesting. It was founded in 1565 …
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What to expect in Brazil as a wheelchair user In all blog posts about Brazil I have written a small piece about the accessibility of Brazil, that area or the city that the blog is about. I always write about 4 topics; the accessibility of museums and attractions, restaurants, public transportation and toilets. Yes, we …
What you will spend on Fernando de Noronha Visiting this island is expensive, especially compared to the costs of the mainland. The island restricts the number of visitors to prevent overcrowding, which in turn drives up airfare costs, with only Azul and Latam airlines flying the island. Additional expenses include an island tax and a …
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Full packing list for Fernando de Noronha This amazing island is the best but it is also far, far away from the mainland. So what are some things that you should bring with you when you go? Clothes There are not a lot of clothes that you need here on the island. It’s hot and …
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Animals in Fernando do Noronha There are lots of animals you can spot on the island and not all of them are in the sea. So be ready to walk around and see them and immerse yourself in the water and put your goggles on to spot them. Because of the abundance of animals I …
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Fernando de Noronha’s most amazing tours The island has so much to offer that it’s easy to spend a week here. And to be honest I was super happy to spend a full week here because the scenery is amazing! But what are the best things you can do on the island? Down below I …
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