After a quick city tour, we drove straight to Urca neighborhood to which the terminal of the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain is located. We got off the bus and lucky for us, there’s no queue. We went straight to the waiting area because our tour guide was taking our tickets at the counter. At the waiting area, it’s fascinating to see the cable cars on the two mountains. By the way, there... continue
Daily Archives: August 9, 2015
RIO DE JANEIRO… A Glimpse of Downtown Rio
I used to travel alone. I am keen on organizing things, keeping track of my schedules and maximizing the time spent to one place. I am the type of person that when I travel, I see to it I will visit the must-see places in the area. When planning my route/itinerary, I list all the attractions and have an advance reading on it. Some say it is better to DIY (do-it-yourself) tour, check on the mode... continue
RIO DE JANEIRO… Everything Copacabana
When in Brazil particularly in Rio de Janeiro, it is a must that you have to visit the world’s famous Copacabana Beach, known for its 4 kilometer long beach facing the Atlantic Ocean. When I searched for hotels, I was trying to look for budget hotels/hostels or rental properties but it’s quite far from Copacabana so I changed my search to beachfront areas. Most of the beachfront hotels are... continue