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Things to Do Near Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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  • There is no shortage of things to do near Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, with the downtown location lying close to a wealth of good museums and galleries, as well as fun nightlife options.

    Regarded as an 'up and coming' part of Rio, Gamboa is a docklands area that is most famous for the Cidade de Samba, our number one pick in the area. Here, visitors to Rio can catch a glimpse of the carnival action at any time of year, with the purpose-built building holding scaled-down versions of the samba schools' parades.

    Other activities and attractions near Gamboa include the naval museum, the picturesque Paco Imperial (which houses a good CD store and an equally good bistro); as well as the imposing Candelaria church, and the lively nightlife of nearby Lapa.

    Despite recent investment in the area, Gamboa remains a little seedy, so take extra safety precautions around here, and always take door-to-door taxis at night.

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