the fort is a landmark spot not to be missed during a visit to rio - conveniently located at the very beginning of copacabana beach, this fort has much to offer to any visitor, may that be a trip back in time, or a coffee with a view.

this week is the ideal chance to see the monthly changing of the guard at the monument to the soldiers killed in world war ii (monumento aos pracinhas)

there, on the first sunday of every month the army, the navy and the air force hold a joint ceremony, with a band, and a small parade.