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Edit ThisSamba/Forro Dance lessons with Michel (www.stepuptravel.org)
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-Listening to live Bossa Nova at the Butiquim Carioca in Botafogo, or at Severina in Laranjeiras.
-Getting a fresh fruit juice at any corner juice stand ... caja (wow!), caju (cashew), graviola, goiaba, acai, fruta do conde, mango or just plain orange juice (suco de laranja).
-Going for a drink at night at Praia Vermelha, next to the Sugar Loaf.
-Going to Rio's Porcao in Flamengo for a "rodizio" ... a steak and meat feast. There's also the seafood rodizio at Mariu's in Leme.
-Samba dancing lessons or going to an ensaio or baile (of Beija Flor, for example) at the Scala.
-Having lunch at Albamar and then taking the boat over to Niteroi for one of the best views of Rio, from the "Saco de Sao Francisco" beach. In Niteroi there are also beautiful oceanic beaches, and other attractions, such as Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC).
-Eating a steak sandwich at Uruguay, Posto 9 at Ipanema, while admiring the perfect bodies.
-Watching a football game at Maracana stadium.
-Eating good, fresh sushi (for example, at Sushi Leblon; Tanaka; Manekineko).
-Playing or watching football and foot-volley at the beach... either at Ipanema, Copacabana or Leme...
-Watching the sunrise at Arpoador and then going for a run or bike ride at Ipanema or around Lagoa.
-Ordering a "Muqueca de Peixe" at Grumari beach after a day sunning or surfing at Prainha.
-Hang-gliding from the "Pedra da Gavea" in São Conrado.
-Watching the sunset on the sidewalk of Ipanema with an ice cold drink.
-Walking around the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas during the day. At night, take a cab and go to a cozy "quiosque" around the Lagoa. Is romantic and very pleasant! Many of those kiosks have candles and live music :)
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Marlin Yacht - Ocean Diving and Fishing
Edit ThisBrazil and Rio de Janeiro , are worldwide known as a great place to fish. If you are in Rio de Janeiro and call yourself a sea lover, you must know MARLIN YACHT, a company skippered by experients navigators and first of all, unconditional lovers of sea. In the city ocean is very common to find Marlins, the beautiful fish, not to mention the other fish species you wont find back home. Marlin Yacht offeres not only the boat for you trip, but also the professional crew to guide you, rods, bait, drinks, etc, so you just show, sail, more..
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| tel: | 55 (021) 2225-7434. |
| url: | www.marlinyacht.com.br |
| address: | Av. Infante Don Henrique, s/nº - Loja A1. Marina da Glória - RJ |
| email: | marlin@marlinyacht.com.br |
CASA ROSA CULTURAL
Edit ThisRio de Janeiro is quite an amazing place. Imagine a huge, antique house that used to be a whorehouse (a fancy one) in one of the cutest neighborhoods of the city. Many decades after its closure, the house now keep the same name CASA ROSA, from the old times, but has nothing to do with prostitution anymore. Nowadays, its a place that offers so many attractions you wouldn't believe. During the day, it operates as a cultural center with awesome classes for tourists. There you can learn, as a total beginner, with few classes, the samba dance and the capoeira !!! If more..
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| tel: | 8877 8804/ 2557 2562 |
| url: | www.casarosa.com.br |
| address: | Rua ALice 550, Laranjeiras |
AMADERM
Edit ThisAestheticians and dermatologists in Rio are ready to make you look your best. Given the highly competitive beauty war between Carioca women, the professionals have no choice but to stay ahead with the latest techniques and technologies in skin rejuvenation.
Diode Laser for epilation, Botox, Pixel, IPL device for skin spots and spider veins, Thermage for contouring, fillers and peels or a good old fashion facial are the most requested by tourists, since you can walk in and out in under 2 hours. To know all your options, schedule an appointment. A wise option for rainy days.| type: | Spa and Sauna |
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| tel: | 55 21 2287-9696 |
| url: | www.amaderm.com.br |
| address: | Rua Visconde de Pirajá 433 - 5th floor |
| email: | luciana@amaderm.com.br |
Maria Bonita Urban Spa
Edit ThisMaria Bonita Spa
After going to the beach in Ipanema I had scheduled an appointment with Maria Bonita Spa for two hours of massage. It was money well spent and this spa will apply some of the best massage techniques there are. I walked out of there feeling brand new. Totally worth it.
| type: | Spa and Sauna |
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| tel: | (21)2513-4050 |
| url: | www.spamariabonita.com.br |
| address: | Rua Prudente de Moraes 729, Ipanema |
Sky Center Rio
Edit ThisThe Hangliding and Paragliding flights have found in Rio de Janeiro, the ideal land for its high hills and favorable wind. Different from other places in the world, in Rio, the sport could be done in urban areas and landing on the beach!
These conditions naturally attract many tourists who get the courage to enjoy a flight. And even the most inexperienced person can flight since there´s no training or special gear needed.
2437-4592 to 7817-3526 Sky Center
skycenter@skycenter.com.br
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| tel: | 55 21 7817-3526 |
| url: | www.skycenter.com.br |
| email: | skycenter@skycenter.com.br |
HANG GLIDE IN RIO
Edit ThisHANG GLIDE IN Rio de Janeiro I now know that flying a hang-glider or a paraglider is by far the most unique and unforgettable experiences one can have. Recently I traveled to RIO DE JANEIRO and had a tandem flight with Luciano or PoPo... It would easily rank as one of the coolest things I have done in my life. Here are some of the stats: The cost was roughly 50 pounds The flight time was somewhere between 15-20 minutes. The take off area is located in Sao Conrrado also known as Pepino beach. Sao Conrrado beach is located 20 more..
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| tel: | +55219411155 |
| url: | www.flex1delta.com.br |
| address: | SANTA CLARA |
| email: | SMITDOG@GMAIL.COM |
