Its cityscapes are world-renowned. Rio has landscapes that never tire the eyes, and you feel like your vacations are eternally beginning.
These wonderful settings—the backdrop for countless movies and novelas (soap operas)—never lose their charm when you gaze upon them yourself. The silhouettes of the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf) and the beach front of Copacabana and Ipanema really do seem to be receiving a blessing from the outstretched arms of Christ the Redeemer, who is fortunate to be able to look out on so much carioca beauty from on high. But the city’s charms go far beyond the tourist trails. In Paraty there is a region of fjords—Saco do Mamanguá—where you can catch sight of golden marmosets in the rainforest and dolphins in the ocean. At a simple seafront restaurant enjoy a freshly caught fish bought from a local fishing village (where they only received electricity in 2014). But if you prefer adrenalin, then the sands of Búzios are for you. The beach is known for catering to a younger set and for its nightlife. No wonder Rio de Janeiro is the source of so much inspiration!
HIGHLIGHTS
The essence of this experience is sublime and can be enjoyed in an authentic, sustainable and comfortable manner.
- Stroll along the iconic sidewalks of Ipanema and Copacabana
- Bask in the bohemian atmosphere of the Lapa district, a stronghold of artists and creative workers, bustling with boutiques, bars and night clubs
- Fly a hang-glider or paraglider off the Pedra Bonita mountain to overfly the Tijuca forest and the ocean
- Undertake a musical tour following the musical styles that make up the carioca soundtrack: samba, bossa, passinho, funk.
- A curator will lend you their expertise to guide your purchase of Brazilian music on vinyl.
- There is lively samba at Pedra do Sal, at the base of the Morro da Conceição hill, where an artistic scene has flourished.
- Try your hand at Stand Up Paddle with the Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer as your backdrop
- Drift away from a rocking party in Búzios in the early hours in order to watch the sun come up
- Take a speed boat around the fjords of Paraty
Mi casa, su casa
WHERE TO STAY
HOTEL SANTA TERESA
RIO. A combination of authenticity and tropical chic design in the heart of the historical center of the marvelous city. From its pool or its tropical gardens, there are fantastic views of Rio de Janeiro bay. The young chef who heads the restaurant, voted “Revelation of 2010” by the Rio culinary press, reinterprets the cuisines of the world.
CASAS BRANCAS BOUTIQUE
BÚZIOS. An invitation to chill out and pamper yourself close to the town center where the best restaurants are, and the beaches of Búzios. The rooms, architecturally distinct among themselves so as to offer each guest a unique experience, are all stylish and sophisticated, and everywhere there is an atmosphere of tranquility.
.
CASA TURQUESA
PARATY. This boutique hotel gained a new lease of life when the French-born owner chose to make Paraty her home. On a prime site in the historic center, the windows of any of the nine cozy suites frame the inner courtyard, Paraty Bay, the mountains, the rooftops and the dome of the Santa Rita Church.
Stop going around the bush
LET´S GET STARTED
Talk to an expert
1-844-TMTRIPS (USA)
or +55 11 3060 5802 (worldwide)