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AIPPI 2015: Five things to do in Rio

It is famed for carnivals, football and beaches, but what else is there to do in Rio de Janeiro? WIPR offers IP lawyers some top tips on things to do and see when they’re not attending sessions or networking at the AIPPI World Congress.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Rising nearly 400 metres above Rio’s harbour, Sugarloaf Mountain is known for its  cable car, which offers stunning views of the city.

The cars, which run from the peak of Sugarloaf to the adjacent Praia Vermelha district, reach 396 metres at the summit. They depart every 30 minutes between 8am and 10pm.

The Sugarloaf name reportedly refers to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated refined loaf of sugar.

Botanical Garden

If heights are not your thing the city’s Botanical Garden offers an equally scenic and less vertigo-inducing alternative.

Situated in the Jardim Botânico district in the south of the city the  Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is home to around 6,500 species, some of which are endangered.

The garden also houses historical, artistic and archaeological sites, cafes and refreshment areas.

The 140-hectare park is at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain and below the watchful gaze of the Christ the Redeemer statue (see below).

Selarón Steps

The Escadaria Selarón, also known as the Selarón Steps, is a  set of world-famous steps that is the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.

There are 250 steps in total and they are adorned with more than 2,000 tiles collected from more than 60 countries around the world.

The steps, a popular photography location for many a tourist, run from Joaquim Silva street to Manuel Carneiro street and are between the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighbourhoods of the city.

In 2013, Selarón was found dead on the staircase.

Christ the Redeemer

One of the most famous statues in the world,  Christ the Redeemer is a representation of Jesus Christ that towers over the city at the peak of the Corcovado.

By day the statue keeps a watchful eye on the city below; after dark the statue is bathed in light floating above the hustle and bustle of the Rio nights.

The Corcovado Train, a rack railway that runs from the Cosme Velho area of the city to the summit of the Corcovado Mountain, is thought to be the best way to visit the statue while getting a great view of the city.

Natural History Museum

Created in 1922 the  Museu Histórico Nacional contains historic relics relating to the history of Brazil and has more than 300,000 items.

Highlights include gilded imperial coaches, the throne of Dom Pedro II, oil paintings and a full-sized model of a colonial pharmacy.

The museum is open from 10am to 5:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and between 2pm and 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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