Rio Tourist Guide

  The Passarela da Rocinha passes over a busy expressway and helps the residents of Favela da Rocinha to get to the other side of the road where there is a bus stop. The project is by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and cost millions to the public coffers. The issue is that there was a footbridge that needed a ramp to be installed. But the state government demolished the old one and built a new one, unnecessarily. The work has a monument similar to the one in the Sambadrome, which resembles the letter m.

Praia do Secreto (Secret Beach) is located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. But to be honest, it is a natural pool that varies according to the tide. Access to the beach is dangerous as there is a risk of accidents due to the path through the stone. In addition, the sea conditions must be observed.

  Mucuíba is a site of Pedra Branca State Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world. It is located in Vargem Grande, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The region has several waterfalls and natural pools of various sizes. The access trail is light level, however, with little signage. It is always good to point out that it is necessary to inform yourself before carrying out such activity and, if necessary, hire a qualified professional to conduct the tour.

  The Paço Imperial is a historic spot located in Praça XV, one of the main squares in the historic center of Rio de Janeiro. It was the first residence of the Portuguese royal family when they fled to Brazil in 1808. The building hosted important moments in the history of Brazil, such as the signing of the Lei Áurea, a law that instituted the end of slavery in the country. Currently the space works as a cultural center, and has fixed and traveling exhibitions with free admission.