Rio Tourist Guide

  The city of Rio de Janeiro was declared by UNESCO as the first world capital of architecture. The city, which went through important historical milestones such as the colonial era, the imperial period and modernism, holds true works of art that date back to these times. So many constructions that contrast various architectural styles and make Rio de Janeiro a unique city in the world. Valongo Pier. Former pier thousands of enslaved people passed by. Arco do Teles. The last colonial arch of the city. Museum of Tomorrow.

This old fountain is known as the Mestre Valentim Fountain, in homage to the artist who built it in the 18th century. The monument is located in Praça XV, one of the main squares in the historic center of Rio de Janeiro. At the time of its construction, it had the function of supplying the vessels that docked at the pier that was next to the construction. With the landfills carried out in the region, the sea was further away from the fountain, which today is almost in the center of the square. Unfortunately it is empty and without the lighting that was part of the construction.

  Praia do Inferno is a wild beach located in the neighborhood of Grumari, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. In English its name is hell beach, due to the rough sea that attracts some surfers to the place. Access to this paradise is via a moderate-level trail, without signage. The accompaniment of a tour guide is essential. It is worth remembering that a wild beach has its vegetation preserved and there is no lifeguard station or bathroom on it. All waste produced must be brought back and disposed of in a bin.

Cristo Redentor is one of the main tourist attractions in Brazil. The statue is on top of Corcovado Hill in Tijuca National Park. The site has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. There are two ways to visit the monument. By train or by van. The train leaves from the Cosme Velho neighborhood, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Vans leave from three points in the city. Copacabana Beach, Largo do Machado or Paineiras. The train is the responsibility of the concessionaire Trem do Corcovado. You can take the subway and get off at Largo do Machado station. There, board line 580 which passes in front of the train station. Ask the driver for help or find yourself using google maps to find the drop-off location. Vans are easier because boarding can be done at Copacabana Beach. Another boarding point is at Largo do Machado, a square that has a subway station. If you want to go by car, you can choose to board Paineiras, which is close to Cristo Redentor. There is a visitor center wit...