Posto 2

Rio de Janeiro


Beach marker on Copacabana Beach.


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Beach marker on Copacabana Beach.

2. Copacabana Beach

0.53 MILES

A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km, with a flurry of activity along its length: over…

3. Forte Duque de Caxias

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More commonly known as Forte do Leme, this military base is open to the public. Visitors can walk to the top of Morro do Leme (Leme Mountain) along a…

4. Posto 4

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Beach marker on Copacabana Beach.

5. São João Batista

0.9 MILES

Midway between Santo Ângelo and São Miguel, little remains from the mission at São João Batista. With a little imagination, it is possible to make out the…

6. Bairro Peixoto

0.92 MILES

A world away from the bustle of Copacabana's busy avenues, the Bairro Peixoto is a peaceful enclave centered on the leafy Praça Edmundo Bittencourt. Here…

7. Praia Vermelha

1.06 MILES

Beneath Morro da Urca, narrow Praia Vermelha has superb views of the rocky coastline from the shore. Its coarse sand gives the beach the name vermelha …

8. Mirante do Pasmado

1.07 MILES

Sweeping views of Enseada de Botafogo, Pão de Açúcar and Corcovado await visitors who make the journey up Pasmado. It’s best reached in early morning or…

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