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Outdoor Rio de Janeiro

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Sugarloaf Mountain , Rio de Janeiro
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Ride or walk to the city’s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, named in the 16th century after the conical shape of a concentrated loaf of sugar, whic
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Beach
Copacabana Beach , Rio de Janeiro
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Lively Copacabana Beach features warm waters and a wide stretch of white sand, with numerous hotels, restaurants, bars, and night clubs dotti
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Praia de Ipanema
Beach
Praia de Ipanema , Rio de Janeiro
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A long stretch of warm sand, Praia de Ipanema is divided into segments by posts ("postos," as they’re known locally), which mark diverse life
Tours from $21
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Forest
Parque Nacional Tijuca , Rio de Janeiro
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Discover the world’s largest urban hand-planted rainforest at Parque Nacional Tijuca, established in 1961 to protect a fragile ecosystem of h
Tours from $35
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Pedra do Arpoador , Rio de Janeiro
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Take an evening walk to Pedra do Arpoador to see a spectacular change of colors as the sun sets over the calm ocean. This part of the coast i
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Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

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Accommodations in Rio de Janeiro cover as diverse a spectrum as the city itself. At the top end, you can find plenty of luxury hotels along the beaches of Zona Sul, the city's southern zone, which includes the renowned Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. For something to suit a budget, but with good beach access, look around the less crowded neighborhoods of Catele and Flamengo. If you want to stay as centrally as possible, without feeling like you're in a business district, look for lodgings in the colorful, bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
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Rio de Janeiro

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