Saturday, December 10, 2011

Alternative Vacation Sights Of Rio De Janeiro Brazil

By Caren Machado


Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas primarily called Lagoa is a lagoon as well as a section in Rio de Janeiro Brazil that is bordered by various other districts such as Ipanema, Leblon, Gavea, Jardim Botnico, Copacabana, Botafogo, and Humaita. The community draws numerous sightseers on vacation during the Christmas time of year when a unique Christmas tree that is erected on a floating platform moves about in the lagoon.

The lagoon provides several amusement venues including nightclubs, pubs, dining places, hotels, rental apartments and is the head offices of the soccer team Flamengo. You can find a variety of free sport surfaces, cycle along with jogger's lanes, many playgrounds for children and fabulous food kiosks.

Joatinga Beach is a getaway that is less frequented by individuals on family vacation and consequently is likewise ironically the most preferred by tourists who wish to take it easy and get away from the hustle and bustle of Copacabana and Ipanema. This whitened sandy beach is one of most well protected natural reserves in Rio de Janeiro. The ecological assortment of the Atlantic rainforest, mangroves and the small tribe of Caicara isn't something one should miss. The beach which is a crossover amongst forests and virgin beaches is also a dream come true for expert surfers.

Barra da Tijuca Beach is the lengthiest beach in Brazil and extends around 18 kms from Morro do Joa on up to Recreio. It's a transparent green beach and a popular spot for surfers along with wind and body surfers. The beach additionally welcomes beginners in water sports and soon after experiencing the sea surf there are a number of restaurants, kiosks, drink and food stalls where you could have some snacks.

The museum Chacara Do Ceu is a popular tourist attraction that houses a number of contemporary art by artists including Lygia Clark and Portinari. It also contains Brazilian items dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. In addition to that, connected to the museum is the Parque das Ruinas and is renowned for holding music concert events. The park is not merely great looking but also contains the ruins of the property that belonged to the Brazilian heiress Laurinda Santos Lobo.




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