10 Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

10 Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

1. Ipanema It is one of the most luxurious in Brazil, is full of trendy shops. In this neighborhood is located the beach of the same name, a part of it, particularly at No. 6, is the exclusive area for the gay community. In his day was declared as the world's gayest street.

2. Sambadrome (Carnival) was opened in 1984 and is the Mecca of Carnival. With capacity for 85,000 spectators, this street have paraded the major samba schools in history. The Rio Carnival raises each year more than 17 million euros. You can visit all year round.

3. Copacabana is perhaps the most famous neighborhood in Brazil. Its streets are lined with bohemian and multiculturalism. Theaters, cafes, trendy shops and bars have resulted in numerous art movements that have made him one of the more touristy areas of the country. It is one of the three highest density neighborhoods of Rio and the beach, known as the Princesinha do Mar, is the scenario where you mix all the local people playing sports and tanning on the white sand.

4.Praia Leblon is han extension of Ipanema currently has narrowed due to high tides. At the end of the beach (west) we recommend that you go through the viewpoint (Leblon Mirante) from where you can appreciate the coastline and beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Arpoador Pedra. The Leblon neighborhood that is right behind the beach is one of the most chic of the city, you will find hundreds of shops, restaurants, cinemas and bars with panoramic terraces.

5. Corcovado Mountain is 710 meters high is one of the icons of Rio de Janeiro. From the top you can see the view of most of the city of Rio de Janeiro at the foot of the famous Christ the Redeemer. There is a train that climbs to the top that runs every half hour between 8:30 and 18:30 pm id with time and usually have to wait quite as the queues can be long.

6. Pao de Acucar a large rock located at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. Is 336 meters high and enviable views from the sea to the city, to go up there you can use the cable car that will take you through a 1400-meter route between Babylon and Urca hills. The trip lasts only five minutes but it really worth it, you can take some pictures if you make a wonderful sunny day.

7.National Park and Tijuca Forest is the largest urban forest replanted in the world, is located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro and divides the city into north, south, east and west. In the park you can see all the flora typical of this area of ​​Brazil. Do not forget to visit the Pedra da Gávea, an impressive nose of 842 meters which was used by the conquerors to watch the arrival of enemy ships. The views from this place are awesome.

8.Bonde de Santa Teresa is one of the busiest neighborhoods across the city culture in which many artists. One of the icons of the neighborhood is the bondinho, an electric tram as Lisbon and travels through the colonial district every 30 minutes and costs 80 cents. In the Largo dos Guimarães can find a variety of traditional restaurants and bars with live music.

9. Maracana has been for years the world's largest stadium. Currently has areas closed for repair so its current capacity is 80,000 spectators. However, this mythical stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay hold the record for attendance at a football game with 200,000 viewers controlled, Pelé scored his 1000th goal here. Throughout its history, the Maracana has hosted a large number of cultural shows and stars like Madonna, Queen, Kiss or Frank Sinatra have sung it. The stadium can be reached by subway or bus in 40 minutes from Copacabana. You can visit between 9 and 17 pm, except on game days, where visits are suspended four hours earlier.

10. Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro also known as MAM, is a cultural landmark of

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