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1. Lagoa
- A beautiful place to unwind
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- Recreation & Natural Areas
- Zona Sul
- Nile Expert Tip: Be sure to visit the Lagoa if you are in Rio over the Christmas season. An enormous Christmas tree...
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2. Copacabana Beach
- The World's Most Famous Stretch of Sand?
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- Beaches
- Zona Sul
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3. Ipanema Beach
- Beat the Heat at the Beach
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- Attractions
- Ipanema
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4. Orla Marítima
- Beside the seaside
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- Biking
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5. Jardim Botânico
- Escape the City Swelter
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
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6. Parque Lage
- Gorgeous Gardens and Grounds
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Zona Sul
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7. Parque Nacional de Tijuca
- For hikers and nature lovers
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- Hiking
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8. Praia do Arpoador
- Surfing and beautiful people at the edge of Ipanema
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- Beaches
- Zona Sul
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9. Parque do Flamengo
- Oasis of greenery within the city
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Centro
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10. Parque da Catacumba
- Art in the Park
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Zona Sul
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The Best of NileGuide
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Unarguably one of the world's most dramatically beautiful cities, Rio de Janeiro offers no end of scope for enjoying the great outdoors.
Rio's cityscape takes in towering mountains, dense tropical jungle and, of course, those legendary beaches, and outdoor recreation in Rio de Janeiro is sure to stimulate the senses.
While adrenaline junkies in Rio de Janeiro will jump at the chance to scale mountains, dive into crashing waves and thrash their way through thick rainforest, there are plenty of Rio de Janeiro recreation and natural areas for those of a gentler disposition as well.
Our number one pick, Lagoa, offers something for everyone, with its stunning views, rowing boats, running/walking/cycling track and exercise stations.
The beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana are also prime spots for sports as well as for more relaxing acgtivities such as sunbathing and, that most popular of beach activities, people-watching.
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