Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(see p37)
, has one of
the largest roller coas-
ters in Brazil and a
selection of equally
hair-raising rides. The
best way to visit is by
taxi or car.
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Map B5 •
Av Ayrton Senna 2800, Barra
• (021) 2431 6945 • Open
2-10pm Tue-Sat, noon-
10pm Sun • Adm • www.
terraencantada.com.br
A powerful telescope at the Planetário
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Helicopter Tours
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Planetário
Helicopters leave from
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro
da Urca, and the Mirante Dona
Marta near Corcovado, and chart
a course over the city's beaches
and spectacular natural monu-
ments
(see p53)
.
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Parque Nacional
Recently renovated, this
state-of-the-art planetarium is one
of the best of its kind in South
America. As well as astronomical
shows (in Portuguese), it has an
interesting museum that features
touch displays. Kids of all ages
are permitted to use the
powerful telescopes to view
planets and galaxies three times
a week
(see p74)
.
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Rio Water Planet
do Itatiaia
Protecting a large area of rain
forest, Brazil's first national
park is ideal for wildlife spotting.
Capuchin
monkeys and coatis
are common sights on the trails
that lead through the forest
near the hotels, or off the park
road
(see p96)
.
The largest collection of
water slides, pools, and rides in
Rio state are found in Rio Water
Planet in the suburb of Vargem
Grande, some 12 miles
(20 km) from the city
center. The best way
to visit is by car or taxi
as public transport is
limited.
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Map A6 •
Estrada dos Bandeirantes,
Vargem Grande • (021)
2428 9000 • Open 10am-
5pm Sat-Sun; closed in
winter • Adm • www.
riowaterplanet.com.br
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