The dream city of the great Ostap Bender today is within the reach of almost any tourist who has the desire and the means. Walking around Rio de Janeiro tends to turn into a hurricane of entertainment and fun, if the acquaintance with the city coincides with the holding of the world's most famous carnival.
Behind the beautiful dancing girls, it is quite possible not to notice both historical monuments and unique natural attractions. Therefore, it is better to separate in time the visit to the carnival, excursions around Rio and relaxation on the ocean coast on the beaches of Copacabana, where it has its own life and its own amazing culture.
Walking Colonial Rio de Janeiro
In this beautiful city, you can choose one of thousands of routes, the main thing is not to start from the beaches, because the journey may end here. Delicate ocean waters, white sand, beautiful graceful girls and muscular guys - it's hard to imagine how you can exchange such a pastime for something else.
But after all, Rio de Janeiro is not only sultry beaches and idleness, this city has its own old quarters, ready to tell about old times, hopes and myths, show monuments and amazing objects that are now valuable museum exhibits. The surrounding area of Rio de Janeiro offers many natural monuments and stunning views.
The best panoramas open from the top of the Sugar Loaf - one of the hills in Rio received such an interesting name for its appearance. On the way, tourists stop three times to admire the beauties of the city and the area, and whoever reaches the top will receive a prize - a cup of coffee, which must be drunk slowly, enjoying nature and life.
Walks in the Botanical Garden
Many tourists know that it is possible to see exotic natural beauty without going up high in the mountains. In the "South Zone" of the city, there is a huge Botanical Garden, which contains various plant species from all over Brazil and other countries, and it is precisely those that are on the verge of extinction. Here, under the guidance of scientists, this or that plant species begins a second life.
The second nuance is that the Rio Botanical Garden is only 40% landscaped, then the park imperceptibly passes into the Atlantic forest, tourists who come here can get acquainted with rare exotic plants in their natural environment. Orchids and cacti, conifers and a variety of palms - everything is delightful and surprising.
