Copacabana is the most famous beach in the world, or at least one of the most famous beaches. It was known as Sacopenapã up until the half of the 18th century when the church of the Virgen de Copacabana was built. This famous beach lies between two another famous attractions in Rio; Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Fort.

Copacabana is 2.5 mile long beach where numerous hotels, bars nightclubs, casinos and restaurants are located. This is also very good place for parties, concerts, different event, and maybe the largest New Year´s Eve party in the world is held here.
The sea is enough calm here for swimming due to calm waves. Visitors to Copacabana can rent umbrellas and chairs and serve themselves with all kinds of drinks and food.

Copacabana promenade is another famous thing about the beach. Its black and white pavement designed by Roberto Burle Marx stretches on four kilometers and it was completed in 1970.

Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro South Zone (Zona Sul) was opened in 1822. Original plans for the garden was to cultivate only species found in the West Indies, but later on many other plants found home in this beautiful and spacious garden. It lies at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain

Today, the garden spreads over 54 hectares and about 6,500 species, of which some are endangered, are grown here. There is also the Orchid Conservatory. Besides the plants, the garden is also home to many monuments.

This park was home to the first Royal Palm, called that way because the King Dom Joao planted it himself. This palm spread outside of the garden in the following years. The fist or the Royal Palm grew here for 140 years until it was struck by lightning in 1972.

Nowadays, visitors can walk through the Avenue of Royal Palms that leads from the entrance to the interior of the garden.
60% of the park is covered by the Atlantic Forest that rises up the Corcovado Mountian. Since 1992 this Garden is protected as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is also protected by the Patrimonio Historico e Artistico Nacional.

Tijuca Forest  is a world largest urban forest that people planted in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It covers the area of 32 square km or 12 square miles. Because of this forest Rio de Janeiro has more rain and fresh water. It is a part of the Tijuca National Park and it shares its name with the neighborhood located right next to it. The original forest was destroyed by coffee plantations but in the second half of the 19th century it was decided to replant the forest in order to protect water supplies.

Tijuca Forest is rich with tropical vegetation, animals, trails, and caves. Many of the plant and wildlife species here are endangered species. Some of the most beautiful scenic views could be seen here.  The peak of Tijuca (Pico da Tijuca) is high as 3300 feet.
Among notable sites one can find the Alto Boa Vista, Vista Chinesa, Mesa do Imperador, Cachiera dos Macacos (Monkey´s Waterfall), Mayrink Chapel, and Taunay´s Waterfall.

The statue of the Christ the Redeemer is located on the top of the Corcovado Mountain and it is the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. This Art Deco statue is 38m high and the span between its hands is 28 m. A small chapel is located at the base of the statue. Paul Landowski, a French sculptor, designed it and the message of this statue is that Christ loves us all. The construction of the site begun in 1927 and was inaugurated in 1931. The designer named Carlos Oswald was responsible for the final design.

There exists a Corcovado Railway that leads to the top of the Corcovado Mountain. The trip lasts approximately 20 minutes and the railway can take 360 passengers at once. The recommended time to visit Christ the Redeemer is in late afternoon or evening when all visitors can enjoy the lights of Rio De Janeiro.

Sugarloaf Mountain is a Rio de Janeiro landmark and one of the most recognized pictures of the world. It rises at 396 m above the Guanabara Bay. The Portuguese people thought of the name due to the popular sugar cane trade in the 16th century.  It has a shape of a cone and it is constituted of granite and quartz and it is one of the several similar.

There is a cable cat that leads visitors to the peak of the Sugarloaf. Visitors who come here, and this is a must if in Rio, will enjoy a marvelous view over the world wide known beaches Copacabana and Ipanema, the Guanabara Bay, Niteroi city and all the way to the inland and its beautiful green forests.
The cable car departures from Praia Vermelha and stops at Morro da Urca at 220 m of height from where leaves at Sugarloaf.

These are very famous steps covered in tiles of various colors. They are located in the Lapa neighborhood. Yellow, green, red and blue colors dominate the steps. Jorge Selarón designed the steps as he begun renovating the old stairs in 1990. There are 250 steps altogether which are covered with tiles from 60 different countries. Selarón even painted on tiles and installed them on the stairs. He invested years of his life into this stairs which are work of art as well.

Many visitors come to the site and take pictures from colorful stairs.

Ilha Fiscal is a smal picturesque island in Guanabara Bay. Even though the original name given to the island by the Portuguese was Ilha dos Ratos (Rat Island) the current name is owed to the fact that Fiscal Guard worked there.

A little castle built in neo-gothic style is situated on the island and it looks fairy-tale like. It is sepecially beautiful during night when many lights turn on. This castle was designed by Adolfo del Vecchio and it is the place where the last ball of the empire was held in 1889.

Today, the castle houses a small museum about Brazilian navy.

It is possible to reach the island either by boat or accross the causeway.

This 4 star hotel is located on Barra da Tijuca. It has 249 rooms with the sea and mountain views. The hotel has air conditioned rooms as well as non smoking rooms and wi-fi in the entire hotel.
Guests can choose between Master Double Suite, Deluxe Double Room and Grand Deluxe Double Room.
In addition, guests can enjoy in sauna, gym, outdoor pool and games room.
There is also a restaurant which serves international dishes, a lobby bar and a poolside bar.
Hotel also offers other services like: 24 hour room service, laundry, dry cleaning, beauty shop, currency exchange, bicycle and car rental, gif shop, bridal suite and fax.
The hotel disposes of a conference rooms and business center.

Check in from 3 pm and check out until 12 pm. The hotel doesn´t receive pets.
Hotel accepts some credit cards: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard and Maestro.

This beautiful building was once home of an old Bank (Banco do Brasil) but today it ste center of cultural life in Rio de Janeiro. It has three theaters  and it hosts art exhibitions. Its exhibitions are one of the most visited. Also, there is a bookstore, and for relaxing there is a coffe shop as well as a restaurant.

The building itself looks great. It dates back to late 19th century and it was resored to give it its old glow. The building was opened as a cultural center in 1989.

There are other two similar center in the capital Brasilia and in Sao Paulo.

This 4 star hotel faces Copacabana beach, and offers a great view on Sugar Loaf Mountain. It takes only 5 minutes to reach the famous Ipanema beach.
There are 115 rooms which are nicely decorated and are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, and TV. There is also a free Wi-Fi.
Hotel´s restaurant offers a buffet breakfast with both Brazilian and international dishes while the bars on the pool and in the lobby offer cocktails and appetizers.
Hotel disposes of five types of rooms. Standard Double Room, Superior Twin Room, Superior Double Room, Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View, and Deluxe Double Room with Sea View.
The front desk is open 24 hours.
Guests can use the elevator, outdoor pool, safety deposit box, room service, sauna, fitness center, laundry service, business center.
There is no hotel parking available, nor extra beds in the rooms. Hotel doesn´t permit pets.
Check in is from 2 pm while the check out is until 12 pm.