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Forte Duque de Caxias
More commonly known as Forte do Leme, this military base is open to the public on weekends, when visitors can access the forested trail skirting up to the top of Morro de Leme. The short but steep trail passes through Atlantic rain forest and by the ruins of an earlier 18th-century fort that stood here. The views from the top are magnificent.
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Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil
Housed in a beautifully restored building dating from 1906, the Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil is one of Brazil’s best cultural centers, with a cinema, two theaters and some of the city’s best (and free) exhibitions. There’s always something going on at CCBB – visit the website for listings.
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Bonde
The bonde that travels up to Santa Teresa from Centro is the last of the historic streetcars that once crisscrossed the city. Its clatter through the cobbled streets has made it the icon for bohemian Santa Teresa. The tram travels over the Arcos do Lapa and up Rua Joaquim Murtinho before reaching Largo do Guimarães. From there, one line (Paula Matos) takes a northwestern route, terminating at Largo das Neves. The longer route (Dois Irmãos) continues from Largo do Guimarães uphill and southward before terminating near the water reservoir at Dois Irmãos.
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Parque Guinle
This handsomely landscaped park is a pleasant refuge from busy Rua das Laranjeiras outside its sphinx-guarded gates. There’s a small wooded area, a tiny lake with ducks and always a few Cariocas enjoying a lounge on the grass. Designed by French landscape architect Gochet (with later flourishes by Roberto Burle Marx), the park is also home to the dramatic Palácio das Laranjeiras, the state governor’s residence, and currently closed to visitors. The palace overlooks the west side of the park and is partially hidden by the thicket of trees.
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Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro
The first residents on this historic site were Carmelite fathers who built a convent here in 1590. It later came under the property of the Portuguese crown and became Largo do Paço, which surrounded the royal palace (Paço Imperial). The square was later renamed Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro after Brazil declared itself a republic on November 15, 1822. A number of historic events took place here: the coronation of Brazil’s two Emperors (Pedro I and Pedro II), the abolition of slavery and the overthrow (deposition) of Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1889.
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Parque da Catacumba
On the edge of the lake (but across the busy road), this park and sculptural garden added some new adventure activities in 2010, including a 7m-high rock-climbing wall (R$15), a zipline (R$10), rappelling down a 30m rockface (R$40) and a canopy walk (R$30) through the treetops. It’s operated by Lagoa Aventuras. It’s free to simply stroll through the park, and there’s a short but steep trail (15-minute walk) to the Mirante do Sacopã, which offers scenic views from a height of 130m above Lagoa.
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Town Center
The town of Cabo Frio is at the end of the long sweeping beach that extends northward from Arraial do Cabo. Cabo Frio lies to the west of the Canal do Itajuru, which links the Lagoa de Araruama to the Atlantic Ocean. Near the bridge is the town's focal point - a hill with a small white chapel. The town center is east of here, and the bus station is to the west (about 2km from the center) near the end of Av Júlia Kubitschek. This road runs almost parallel to the Praia do Forte, named after the fort at its eastern end.
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Forte São Mateus
East of town Cabo Frio, along a scenic road, is the Praia do Forte with bleached white sand and a backdrop of low scrub, cacti and grasses. At the northern end of Praia do Forte is a stone fortress, Forte São Mateus, which was built in 1616 and served as a stronghold against pirates.
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Museu do Meio Ambiente
Situated in the Jardim Botânico is the Museu do Meio Ambiente, which opened in 2008, housing temporary enviromentally focused exhibits. English-language tours can be arranged by appointment. A pleasant outdoor café overlooks the gardens. Be sure to take insect repellent.
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Museu do Carnaval
The small Museu do Carnaval has information on the history of Rio’s samba schools, and you can try on costumes, but aside from that, there isn’t much to see when the Rio’s Carnaval isn’t happening.
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Centro Cultural Justiça Federal
The Centro Cultural Justiça Federal hosts changing contemporary exhibitions.
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