Remarkably Rio De Janeiro

Floresta da Tijuca is the world’s biggest urban rainforest, with hundreds of rare species of plants and wildlife. It is also full of historical attractions, from the obvious Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) atop Corcovado mountain to the gem-like Mayrink Chapel, adorned with murals painted by one of Brazil’s best-known 20th-century artists, Candido Portinari.

Getting there

Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.

Planes: The international hub is Antonio Carlos Jobim airport, aka Galeão, 20km north of the city centre. The 40-minute taxi ride to the Zona Sul area should cost R$80.
Boats: Ferries from Rio to Niterói leave from the quays near Praca XV; the hydrofoil is a bit faster.
Trains: The metro system serves a limited area, north through the centre from Copacabana.The metro system serves a limited area: Linha 1 runs through the centre down to Copacabana; Linha 2 goes to Zona Norte. Santa Teresa has trams (bondinhos) to hop on.
Automobiles: Driving can be slow and/or scary: have a go if you think you’re tough enough (the main thoroughfare isn’t called Avenida Ayrton Senna for nothing). Traffic lights are often ignored. Buses are cheap, and fine for daytime trips.

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