Rio de Janeiro: A Cidade Maravilhosa!


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Published: June 3rd 2009
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A Cidade Maravilhosa! (That means "The Marvelous City" in Portuguese). Even though it's been kind of gray and rainy during my visit to Rio de Janeiro, I think the city merits its nickname. I've had a blast walking all around Rio for the last few days with my own personal guide (Rodolpho) and learning my way around its numerous neighborhoods. It's a beautiful city, with verdant hills rising dra... Read Full Entry



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This is a famous statue of a Brazilian author
At the top of the world! At the top of the world!
At the top of the world!

(Actually just the summit of the Corcorvado, the tallest mountain in Rio)
"SO BIG!"  "SO BIG!"
"SO BIG!"

(Remember that game?) Jesus Christo statue on top of the Corcorvado
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The Lagoon, the Hippodrome, the Jardim Botanico and beyond that, Gavea, Leblon and Barro
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A beautiful old residence right in the heart of the Botanico district that's been turned into an art school and a cafe
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The Corcorvado

At the top you can see the Christ statue (barely!)
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In the Jardim Botanico

These palm trees have been there for hundreds of years
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Orchid House

At the Jardim Botanico



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