at a glance |
one of the most affluent areas of rio de janeiro, barra de tijuca is characterized by its wide open-avenues and its trendy shopping malls, whilst on the other hand it remains an area of intense natural beauty, with native vegetation and wildlife lining the streets. the neighborhood is one of the newest in the city, as development of the area only began about 30 years ago, giving it a fresh modern ambience. it is one of the large neighborhoods that makes up rio de janeiro's enchanting west zone, and it is surrounded by some of the city's vast parks and forests, such as the pedra branca to the west, and tijuca forest to the east. | christmas | |||
attractions | christmas tree | ||||
beaches | midnight mass | ||||
sports | traditional food | ||||
entertainment | yemanjá | ||||
music | new year's eve | ||||
nightlife | clothing | ||||
restaurants | private parties | ||||
shopping | concerts | ||||
etiquette | lagoa | flamengo | barra da tijuca | paquetá | fireworks |
carnival | ilha do governador | madureira | ramos | penha / alemão | lodging |
réveillon | sepetiba | barra de guaratiba | pedra de guaratiba | niterói | copacabana |
accommodations | ipanema | ||||
transport | other areas | ||||
safety | the day after | ||||
extras | photos | ||||
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