Enjoying 3 Luxury Days in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Enjoying 3 Luxury Days in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the vibrant beach culture of one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Rio de Janeiro, the jewel of Brazil.Spend three days in five-star luxury at a beachfront hotel while you visit the highlights that have made this destination one of the most visited destinations in South America.

 Below is an example of  one of the ways to spend 3 days in paradise. 

Day 1: Arrival from the airport at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.After a short break, take a guided tour to the majestic Mount Corcovado. From here you will bike through the Tijuca Rainforest, the  largest urban forest in the world, and then to the summit where you will find the famous Christ. the statue of the Redeemer stands 125 feet tall overlooking the city.

 The view from here is spectacular, with an expansive panorama of the sea, lagoon and city. Then you'll have the opportunity to relax on Copacabana Beach and enjoy one of the best getaways in the world , whose beaches are sandwiched between a tropical oasis and the vibrant international metropolis of Rio.Later in the evening, enjoy a cocktail by the hotel pool. 

Day 2: Discover Sugar Loaf Mountain on a guided tour, starting with a panoramic drive through Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Here you  have the opportunity to relax on the beach and shop at the Masquerade Village Shops. Enjoy the wide range of  boutiques, art galleries and specialty shops.The beach has a lively carnival atmosphere with  free costume shows, live shows and dancing, and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. Then, take a cable car to tour  the gardens and views of Mount Urca. You will continue the climb to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. At 400m you can see the shoreline and the huge cliffs of Guanabara Bay.

Day 3: The tour of downtown Rio begins at the monument honoring Estacio de Sa, who founded the city in 1565. From here you have excellent views of the beaches and Sugarloaf Mountain. On the shores of Guanabara Bay, visit the Museum of Modern Art, the main contemporary art center in Rio, the Memorial to the Dead of  World War II, and the beautiful Gloria Church, a Baroque building perched on a hill. I'm going to Quinze  dePlaza Novembro, the heart of Rio.

 Other tour highlights  include  Praca Maua, Brazil's first skyscraper, the Paris-inspired municipal Opera House and the National Museum of Fine Arts  in Cinelandia Square. After the tour, spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beautiful white sand beach right in front of your hotel. After enjoying Rio and the best  it has to offer, you have the option to continue to other Brazilian highlights: Igaussu Falls, Amazonas, Pantanal or  Salvador. Or visit another country like Argentina, Chile or Peru while  in this part of the world.

Summary:

Rio de Janeiro is a major highlight of visiting South America and this article presents a sample of a vacation to be enjoyed at this unique destination.

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