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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Brazil is the largest country in South America and that’s why this is an impossible list. There is so much to see and explore in Brazil that even after these 10 places it leaves you wanting more! If you like to see some videos of all these places check out my YouTube channel. Rio de …
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