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Urca

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ranked #37 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
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Manaus, AM
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

highly recommended to visit you have great view of the corcovado montain and sugar loaf.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Urca is a great place for a walk along his boardwalk where u can see the skylne of enseada de botafogo and a different angle of Cristo. Praia Vermelha is the access to the sugar loaf lift ride and in his left corner is the path to a great natural walking. If you want to save some coins, you can... More

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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

It's a neighborhood like a small town in heart of Rio, right next to the sugar loaf! Beautiful views, great sunset, great houses. Thumbs UP and UP!!

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Rio de Janeiro
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173 reviews 173 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
222 helpful votes 222 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Great place to live in Rio, safe, secluded and convenient for those who work downtown. Worth a visit for those who are in Rio for the second or third time.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I recently discovered this neighbourhood in Rio and now for me it is one of Rio de Janeiro's most pleasant areas...It is so close to Pao de Acucar, but there are surprisingly few tourists. It is perfect for a leisurely stroll and I especially enjoy the small-town-in-the-big-city feel. It has now been added to the list of my favourite places... More

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Rio de Janeiro
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

At the feet of sugar loaf, one of the quietests districts of Rio.

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Campinas, SP
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Isola del Liri, Italy
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Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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Campinas, SP
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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