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Take the cable cars to the top of Sugerloaf Mountain for a spectacular view of Guanabara Bay and the city. The statue of Christ the Redeemer pays homage to Rio’s religious and has become a symbol of the city and of its people, receiving all visitors with open arms.

Prince Regent of Portugal as a temporary site of acclimating his imported plants created Rio’s Botanical Gardens in 1808. Today it is home to more than 2,600 species of plant life.

Copacabana Beach is home to Rio’s famous New Year’s celebration. Following a local tradition, the 2 million people that it attracts, dress in white for good luck. This is also a very popular beach for sunbathing with its white sand and waters that are never rough. During the summer, you can watch international championship games of beach soccer, volleyball and other sports that are promoted in arenas along Copacabana Beach.

Ipanema not only offers its legendary beach, but numerous excellent hotels, bustling nightlife, top quality restaurants and sophisticated shopping opportunities. It is also famous for setting fashion trends, particularly in the line of skimpy swimwear.

The peninsula of Buzios was once the preserve of pirates and slave traders is now the haunt of the rich and famous who flock to the city to enjoy the 20 or so beaches in the vicinity. The peninsula is a sophisticated beach resort with a very active nightlife and quality restaurants.

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