The Most Famous Beaches in the World
June 24, 2007
Down at the Copa! Copacabana! The lyrics of this famous song ring in your ears every time you hear someone speak the name of this beautiful place. This beach is so famous and popular that it deserves a page all of its own. Other beautiful beaches include Ipanema and Barra.
The beach sits in a beautifully rich setting with beautiful rising hills and a concrete jungle. Copacabana is the best place to feel the carioca spirit. There are several restaurants along the beachfront. The beach also offers a great walk, as there are beautiful Burle Max designed sidewalks. The summertime is the busiest time for Copacabana and the beach fills up quickly. Copacabana is considered the Manhattan of beaches. The beach features white sandy beaches and beautiful water. The beach became popular in the 1920's when the Copacabana Resort opened and the resort was considered the most beautiful beach and resort in the world. The beach stretches for over three miles and there are various beach bars and restaurants. [Read more]
Beautiful Places in Rio de Janeiro
June 24, 2007
Rio de Janeiro features many world famous sights. The city is busy and bustling, but it is also surrounded by nature and life. The city has many famous sites such as the Corcovado and the Museu de Chacara do Ceu. The Brazilian people have a flair for life and it is very obvious through these beautiful sights and places of culture and history.
The Corcovado is a hunchback mountain where stands the infamous statue of Christ Redeemer with his outstretched arms. The mountain stands 2,230 feet and the statue stands 100 feet. The 1,000-ton statue looks as if it is floating over the people Rio de Janeiro at night and stands as a guardian angel for the city. [Read more]
