any of rio's beaches
may have polluted
waters within 24 to 48 hours following heavy rains - while cleaning is underway, many of ilha do governador's beaches are normally not suitable for swimming.
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praia
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on rio's bus signs, this bus terminal is referred
to as 'castelo.' the name is due to the former presence in
that area of a hill home to a fort called 'morro do castelo' (hill of the
castle).