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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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 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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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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Everything you need to know for your trip to Fernando de Noronha Fernando de Noronha is part of the island group that is about 360 km or 225 miles northeast of Cape São Roque. It’s surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and is formed by volcanic rocks. The main island is the only island that is …
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Best things you can do in Brazils largest city São Paulo, a mega city containing 18 million people, has a lot to offer. For those who love big cities, nightlife, museums and culture check out the list below of all you can do in Brazil’s economic hub. The city was founded by Jesuit missionaries on …
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Learning about Japanese culture in Brazil This question; ‘Why are there so many Japanese people living in Brazil?’ I have asked myself since I moved to Brazil. In a lot of major cities there is a thriving Japanese community with dance, music, architecture and restaurants. In Rio de Janeiro in the Botanical garden there is …
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