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The Tijuca is all that's left of the Atlantic rainforest that once surrounded Rio de Janeiro. This 39-sq-km tropical-jungle preserve is an exuberant green鈥
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Seen from the peak of P茫o de A莽煤car, Rio is undoubtedly a Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). There are many good times to make the ascent, but sunset on鈥
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A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km, with a flurry of activity along its length: over鈥
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One long stretch of sun-drenched sand, Ipanema Beach is demarcated by postos (posts), which mark off subcultures as diverse as the city itself. Posto 9,鈥
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Standing atop Corcovado (which means 鈥榟unchback鈥), Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his well-crafted face. The mountain rises鈥
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Rio鈥檚 Maracan茫 stadium is hallowed ground among football lovers. The massive arena has been the site of legendary victories and crushing defeats. Maracan茫鈥
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This exotic 137-hectare garden, with more than 8000 plant species, was designed by order of the Prince Regent Dom Jo茫o (later to become Dom Jo茫o VI) in鈥
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This beautiful cultural center hosts impressive exhibitions, often showcasing the works of some of Brazil's best photographers and artists. The gardens,鈥
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A world away from the bustle of Copacabana's busy avenues, the Bairro Peixoto is a peaceful enclave centered on the leafy Pra莽a Edmundo Bittencourt. Here鈥
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Housed in a century-old building, this modest museum is dedicated to the memory of Brazil鈥檚 greatest classical composer and founder of the Brazilian鈥
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Though closed for renovations at the time of research, the small Museu do 脥ndio features multimedia exhibitions on Brazil鈥檚 northern tribes and provides鈥
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Sweeping views of Enseada de Botafogo, P茫o de A莽煤car and Corcovado await visitors who make the journey up Pasmado. It鈥檚 best reached in early morning or鈥
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The former mansion of famous Brazilian journalist and diplomat Rui Barbosa is now a museum housing his library and personal belongings. Barbosa played a鈥
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A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km, with a flurry of activity along its length: over鈥