XcelTrip- 5 Romantic Places To Visit in Brazil
With a stunning natural landscape, year-round tropical sunshine, vibrant musical scene and seemingly endless beaches, Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s great romantic cities.
Whether you’re flying do want to Rio for Valentine’s Day; looking for a romantic getaway, or even heading to Rio in the hope of romancing one of the famously good-looking locals, rest assured that Rio offers no end of opportunity to create truly memorable romantic moments.
Couples looking for a romantic vibe in Rio shouldn’t shy away from the tourist trail in Rio — taking the cable car ride up Sugar Loaf mountain or the funicular railway up to see the Christ Statue atop Corcovado is a romantic treat that the inevitable crowds won’t spoil. The beaches, too, bustle with people year-round, but that won’t make sipping a caipirinha on the sands any less special. Be sure to catch the spectacular sunset at Arpoador — the point where Ipanema meets Copacabana, and where a rock jutting out into the ocean is the ideal place to see the sun dip over city and the ocean. Here are our top 5 romantic places to visit in Rio de Janeiro:
Costa Verde
Rio de Janeiro´s city beaches are famous the world over, and with good reason. But if you´ve been partying hard during your Rio vacation and are feeling the need for a little rest and relaxation in more tranquil surrounds, the Costa Verde beckons. This paradisiacal stretch of coastline takes in innumerous beaches and more islands than one could count — the Costa Verde town of Ilha Grande is in itself surrounded by 365 islands. The largest of these is the vast nature reserve of Ilha Grande, whose history as a prison for dangerous criminals and, before that, a leper colony, have not stopped visitors from flocking here in the search for isolated beaches surrounded by wild palms and chattering monkeys, as opposed to the high rise hotels of Copacabana. Of the beaches on Ilha Grande, Lopes Mendes is the most dramatically beautiful with its white sands and lapping waves.
Parqua Lage
This beautiful park, located right next door to Rio de Janeiro’s famous Botanical Gardens, is largely overlooked by tourists. More fool them, as the park is home to one of the most spectacular buildings in the city, framed by the figure of Christ the Redeemer atop his mountain perch. This building is currently home to an art school, and there are regular exhibitions, and is also the location for a coffee shop and restaurant that make great options for a leisurely brunch. The park may be recognisable to hip hop fans — it appears in the video for — Beautiful — , by Snoop Dogg and Pharell.
Sugar Loaf
One of the most famous mountain peaks in the world, Sugar Loaf scarcely needs an introduction. But while you may be familiar with the tourist board images of the cable car making its dizzying ascent up to the top of the mountain, nothing can prepare you for the spectacular views and the true splendour of Rio’s cityscape as it unfurls below. The cable car makes two stops — calling first at Morro da Urca, Sugar Loaf’s smaller sister mountain, before continuing its journey to the lofty vantage point. SugarLoaf just right out of the Atlantic Ocean, and the sweeping vistas of white sand beaches, jungle-clad mountains and crashing waves will take your breath away.
Spa Copacabana Palace
For a truly luxurious experience in Rio, it’s hard to beat the spa at Copacabana Palace. This classic hotel added a five-star spa and beauty salon in 2007, and the treatments here are all about making those well-heeled guests feel like a million dollars. There are a number of treatments for couples, as well as pre-wedding treatments, making this one of the top spots in Rio for a romantic spa treatment. You don’t need to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy a beauty treatment, massage or sauna, but you will need to book in advance, and it goes without saying that treatments at this luxury hotel spa don’t come cheap. If you want to be pampered in style though, this is the place to come.
Arpoador
Located between the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Arpoador is not a beach whose name trips off the tongue as easily as those of its more famous neighbours, but this curve of sand is well worth your beach time. Really an extension of Ipanema beach, Arpoador is most notable for the giant rock that juts out from the shore into the crashing waves. This rock is lined with walking trails, with some fantastic views over Rio de Janeiro´s stunning coastline. It´s a favourite spot with romantic couples, too, and the sunset views from here are guaranteed to set even the hardest heart a-flutter.
Use XcelTrip to make your Valentine’s Day a memorable one by picking any of these 5 romantic places to visit in Brazil.
