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  • Amerioca Rio Apartments Rua Almirante Gonçalves 50, Loja B, +55 (21) 2522 1259 has lots of great vacation rental apartments with American style beds, high speed internet, 24-hour security, all very close to the beach, transportation, and nightlife.
  • Hostel Misti Chill, Beach Front Hostel, Rua Orlando Carpinelli, 3 - Praia do Pontal, In Praia do Pontal in Town, +55 24 3371-2545 bookings@mistichill.com, Paraty Pousada, Dorms From R$19 - Private Rooms from R$59, Cool Beachfront Hostel in Twon. Free Pick-Up, Breakfast, all rooms ensuite.
  • Rio Apartments offer a wide range of furnished apartments with 24 hours security and located in areas that provide easy access to local transportation as well as being close to beaches. contato@rioflatrental.com.
  • Rio Bookings Reservas RioBook your staying, events, food, travel, excursions, hostels, apartments, trips, hotels, pousadas, tickets, everything you'd like to do in Rio, book it at www.riobookings.com
  • Hostel en Paraty Contact us: paraty@gekohostel.com - Geko Hostel is located at Praia Pontal, only 3 minutos away from the historical town of Paraty and also near of all that you may need. This hostel in front of the sea it's a quiet and chilled out enviroment where you can enjoy a caipirinha, make new friendships from all over Brazil and the world, you may read a book, play the guitar or anything else that you may enjoy. +55 (0) 24 3371 2507 | Rua Orlando Carpinelli, 5 | Praia do Pontal.

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Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: O Cristo Redentor) is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 38 metres (120 ft) tall weighs 700 short tons (635 tonnes), and is located at the peak of the 700 metres (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is the tallest of its kind in the world. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone.

  • Don´t leave Rio without visiting this amazing new wonder of the world at Corcovado Mountain.

The tour starts at El Misti hostel rio de janeiro and takes you to the worldwide famous Cristo Redentor. The program includes transfer in/out + entrance. Duration: approximately 3 hours.

Days & Times: Every morning & afternoon Duration: Aproximately 3 hours Minimum required: 2 passengers Rate per person: R$ 60 (pick up at El Misti hostel & pousada rio de janeiro + entrance)

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Trinidade Located near Paraty, you can visit this quaint fisherman village turned hippie town, which boasts some of Costa Verde’s most beautiful beaches. You’ll have the opportunity to trek in the rainforest to reach the Caixado Natural Pool – a small oasis in the middle of the jungle – perfect for snorkeling. Book your trip and enjoy Trinidade at Misti Chill Hostel & Pousada do Parati.

Jeep Tours Take part in an incredible adventure - visiting the famous National Park of Serra Bocaina with its preserved rainforest and breath-taking waterfalls. After that, check out the typical Cachaca( nationa liquor) distilleries before making your way up the historical Gold Trail, used during the -century to export gold. An all inclusive and informative tour! From: Geko Hostel and Pousada do Paraty Departure: 10.30 am Duration: 6 hrs

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[edit] Getting to South America

car rental: book your car before you leave your home country on [1]. Europcar serves customers at 2852 locations in 170 countries, among which 639 airport locations for more conveniency: find the closest location to your travel destination on [2].

[edit] Exploring South America

Visit places in different countries

Iguazu en Brazil,Patagonia in Chile and Argentina,Buenos Aires,Bogota, Caracas, etc.

  • Travel Peru and Bolivia by bus Ride the Toad! Travel your own way on Peru's only hop on hop off bus. We offer you greater freedom and flexibility as you backpack around Peru and Bolivia.

[edit] Practical information and resources

  • Amerioca Tours Sightseeing Rio de Janeiro has great vacation rental apartments, books sightseeing, hotels, side trips, will help with restaurant recommendations, translations, phone rentals, everything you need in Rio.
  • Rio Bookings Reservas RioBook your staying, events, food, travel, excursions, hostels, apartments, trips, hotels, pousadas, tickets, everything you'd like to do in Rio, book it at www.riobookings.com

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