Flying into Rio is a beautiful sight. 
Whether it be at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds out why Rio is known as the Marvelous City.
Rio nestles between the mountains and the sea.
Its unique shoreline includes charming bays and beautiful beaches, dotted with islands up and down the coast. Its inhabitants are known as "Cariocas".
CITY TOUR AND SUGAR LOAF
Duration: 4 hrs. An exciting trip by a 2 stage cable car up to the Sugar Loaf. The rare beauty of Rio de Janeiro is seen from this giant rock that guards the entrance of Guanabara bay.
After this visit a drive along the beaches of Botafogo and Flamengo, passing the Monument to the fallen of World War II, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Cathedral.
Continuing our tour, we will see the financial and commercial center of the city with its wide avenues, such as Rio Branco and Presidente Vargas. Downtown Rio is an interesting mixture of architectural styles and restored buildings of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
HALF DAY CORCOVADO AND BEACHES Duration: 4 hrs. Take the scenic route to the top of the Corcovado (Hunchback) Mountain, 2,329 feet high, crowned by the statue of Christ, the Redeemer. After this unforgettable panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, tour continues with a drive along the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
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