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Rio De Janeiro 2009

By curvwind8

Trip Plan Tags:: beach + island,; romantic,; outdoors + nature,; arts + culture

Destinations:: Brazil,; Central + South America,; Rio de Janeiro

I hope to explore Rio with a few friends, experience culture and take tons of photos.

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Hotel Hotel Fasano, Rio de Janeiro

It took its time coming—just shy of seven years from drawing board to opening night—but, true to its promoters' promises, the Hotel Fasano has... more

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Nightlife Barril 1800, Rio de Janeiro

There's a great joy to walking off the beach at the end of the day, crossing the street, and sitting at one of the large outdoor restaurants that serve simple... more

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See + Do Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açucar), Rio de Janeiro

If you only have the time (or the inclination) for one scenic overview of the city, do Corcovado's Cristo instead. But on sunny, clear days, the cable car ride... more

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See + Do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro

While Catholicism is the official religion in Brazil, futebol is a very close second. Brazilians follow their national, city, and local teams with avidity, and... more

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See + Do Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Rio de Janeiro

Roughly behind the neighborhood of Ipanema lies this saltwater lake, usually just called Lagoa. Ringed by expensive apartment buildings and a 4.6-mile track for... more

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See + Do Corcovado and the Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janeiro

Rio's equivalent of the Statue of Liberty, this 125-foot-high statue of Christ has an arm-span of more than 90 feet. Sculpted in France, it was installed in... more

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See + Do Beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

If you come to Rio with any intentions other than hitting the beach, you're mildly insane. Sand and sun inform most everything about the city and its people,... more

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Notes:
Remember to bring sunscreen!