There are many options in Lapa region , but here are 6 tips of places we like to go. Cold beer, snacks and good Brazilian music. Check it. Continue reading 6 BARS THAT YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS IN LAPA.
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PEDRA DO SAL: GREAT FREE NIGHT OUT IN THE CRADLE OF SAMBA.
In Pedra do Sal happens every week, the most authentic, entertaining and traditional public cultural event in Rio de Janeiro.
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LAGOA RODRIGO DE FREITAS, THE HEART OF RIO DE JANEIRO.
How about enjoying a lazy afternoon to pedal and then to sit back and enjoy the sunset while listening to music and savorying a good wine? So, be my guest. Let us discover the gem: Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Continue reading LAGOA RODRIGO DE FREITAS, THE HEART OF RIO DE JANEIRO.
STAIRCASE SELARÓN – A STORY OF LOVE TO RIO DE JANEIRO.
There are many stories of love amidst visitors and Rio de Janeiro . Several visitors ended up adopting the city and living here. One in special, was a Chilean who decided to mark his presence by creating an unforgetable work. The Selarón Staircase. Continue reading STAIRCASE SELARÓN – A STORY OF LOVE TO RIO DE JANEIRO.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF RIO DE JANEIRO. A WALK TO RELAX.
Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by natural beauty . And virtually all of its main tourist attractions are the areas of environmental preservation. One of them is the Botanical Garden, with more than 8,000 species of plants on 137 hectares. Continue reading BOTANICAL GARDEN OF RIO DE JANEIRO. A WALK TO RELAX.
TIJUCA FOREST: RENEWAL OF ENERGY IN CONTACT WITH NATURE.
HIKING THE MORRO DA URCA FOR THOSE WHO LIKE ADVENTURE AND NATURE.
Hiking the Morro da Urca is very fun, but before the climb, it’s worth a walk on Praia Vermelha (Red Beach _ see region) which is just across the square of the cable car station. On the left from the beach promenade, facing the sea, there is an entrance to the Claudio Coutinho trail (see region) which is a path surrounding the hills of Urca and Sugar Loaf. Strolling around, if you’re lucky, you can encounter some native animals such as monkeys and toucans. Continue reading HIKING THE MORRO DA URCA FOR THOSE WHO LIKE ADVENTURE AND NATURE.
THE CHARM AND SYMPATHY OF URCA, A TYPICAL CARIOCA NEIGHBORHOOD.
Urca a typical carioca neighborhood located between the sea and the rock of Sugar Loaf. There are only 17 streets total, most of them paved in cobblestone, with preserved houses and maintained by the Historical Heritage of Rio de Janeiro, from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. Continue reading THE CHARM AND SYMPATHY OF URCA, A TYPICAL CARIOCA NEIGHBORHOOD.
HOW TO GET TO THE SUGAR LOAF. MASTERING THE GUANABARA BAY.
The imposing stone advancing Sugar Loaf on the Guanabara Bay is the post card of Rio de Janeiro. The climb alone is a spectacle. The new cable cars with transparent sides, initiates the fantastic view that you will see from the top. Continue reading HOW TO GET TO THE SUGAR LOAF. MASTERING THE GUANABARA BAY.
MUSEU DO AMANHÃ (TOMORROW MUSEUM). ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME CITY BUILDINGS.
It was a sunny Saturday, in fact a lot of sun. One of those perfect days, with blue, blue sky. Early people lined up to attend the inauguration of one of the most talked about and anticipated works of the city. The Museu do Amanhã (Tomorrow Museum). A daring project of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Continue reading MUSEU DO AMANHÃ (TOMORROW MUSEUM). ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME CITY BUILDINGS.
