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BELVEDERE OF POSTCARD

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  The incredible Mirante Dona Marta is a viewpoint located in the Tijuca National Park, close to the access road to Cristo Redentor statue. On one side, the view of the Pão de Açúcar Mountain, on the other, the Corcovado Mountain and the fantos Coisto Redentor. A beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro. The viewpoint has free entry but you can only go by car.

CITY OF ARTS

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  Cidade das Artes is a cultural complex located in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. An imposing construction that consumed millions of reais from the public coffers and spent years in works until it was officially opened in 2013. The space has two concert halls, cinema, art gallery, restaurant and shop.

A QUIET BEACH CLOSE TO COPACABANA

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  Praia do Leme is a beach next to the famous Copacabana. It is actually an extension of the famous beach. Despite this, it has a quieter climate despite being in the tourist area of ​​the city. The beach has in its landscape the famous Pão de Açúcar Mountain located nearby. The sea is rough, so caution is necessary when bathing. Its boardwalk is wide with kiosks where you can stop for a beer and a snack. In its left corner there is a path by the sea that offers a panoramic view of all Praia do Leme.

I ARRIVED IN RIO DE JANEIRO AND NOW?

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  If you ever thought about visiting Rio de Janeiro, you must have imagined this situation, you arrived in the city and now, what to do? Where to go? Below are economical ways to get out of the city's airports and bus station. Arriving at Rio Bus Station The bus station is in the center of the city next to several expressways and because of that the region has heavy traffic. In front of one of the exits there is a tram station. This transport passes through subway stations such as Carioca and Cinelândia from where it is possible to board either towards the South Zone or towards the North Zone. Another way is by bus, but as I said before, the traffic is heavy and it can take more than an hour between the bus station and the Copacabana neighborhood, for example. Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport Santos Dumont Airport is a domestic airport located in downtown Rio de Janeiro. In front of the airport there is a tram station that passes through two subway stations: Cinelândia and Carioca...

WATERFALL OF SOULS

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Cachoeira das Almas is a waterfall in the Tijuca National Park. In English its name is Waterfall of Souls. The waterfall access trail is light level, with a walk that lasts an average of half an hour. The volume of water varies a lot throughout the year and in some seasons it almost dries up.