Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea, UNESCO World Heritage protected landscape in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Rio de Janeiro heritage site covers urban areas and natural formations, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Tijuca National Park.
The natural landscape underwent modifications during the 17th and 18th centuries to accommodate sugar and coffee plantations across the mountainous terrain.
The integration of Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain within the urban setting represents Brazilian identity through architectural and natural elements.
Visitors can access multiple viewpoints throughout the protected area via public transportation, with morning hours offering clearer visibility of the landscapes.
The protected site combines mountains, forests, and beaches with urban development, creating a natural amphitheater around Guanabara Bay.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.94778,-43.29139
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
Tijuca Forest
5 km
Tijuca National Park
1.9 km
Vista Chinesa
5.1 km
Morro do Borel
3.5 km
Pedra Bonita
4.7 km
Casa das Canoas
4.6 km
Museu do Açude
2 km
Centro Cultural João Nogueira
5.2 km
Municipal Reference Center for Rio de Janeiro Music Artur da Távola
5 km
Chafariz de Grandjean de Montigny
2.4 km
Cascatinha Taunay
1.9 km
Capela São Gerardo
2.5 km
Frades do Alto da Boa Vista
2.8 km
Leão do Alto da Boa Vista
2.8 km
Tijuca Forest, Pretos Forros and Covanca – Tijuca National Park
3 m
Marco da Alameda João Maggessi
932 m
Pico do Andaraí Maior
1.6 km
Pedra do Conde
1.8 km
Guarda-corpo da Vista Chinesa
5.1 km
Ao Barão de Taunay
1.9 km
Marco do Lago das Fadas
927 m
Barão d’Escragnolle
955 m
Coronel Xavier de Brito
5.2 km
Fonte de Azulejos I da Cascatinha
2 km
Fonte Wallace da Floresta da Tijuca
1.1 km
Coreto da Vista Chinesa
5.2 km
Campanário da Capela Mayrink
1.7 km
Obelisco do Largo do Bom Retiro
39 mReviews
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