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Rio Janeiro · Ipanema

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

★★★

Sunset

Location: Rio Ipanema area

Getting there: Cantagalo station

Best time: Late afternoon for Cristo Redentor views across lagoon

Getting there: Metro L1 to Cantagalo, 4-min walk. 7.5km loop path around lagoon

Pro tip: Walk or bike the path for panoramic views of Christ Redeemer, Dois Irmãos, and surrounding mountains. Anywhere in that area, location is of a bar to have some drinks with a great view

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