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Panoramic views

The best way to orient oneself in this gigantic city
is to obtain a panoramic view from a high vantage point.
One good example is the summit of

CORCOVADO - a 710 metre high hunched-back mountain
surmounted by the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer.

SUGARLOAF - this also offers a 360 degree panoramic view of Rio.
It is an imposing granite sentinel at the entrance to Guanabara Bay
and gives an impressive bird's eye view of the city and the main beaches,
including a unique perspective of Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer.
Sugarloaf to the left, Copacabana Beach to the right
Sugarloaf to the left, Copacabana Beach to the right		 Sugarloaf to the right, downtown Rio and harbour to the left
Sugarloaf to the right, downtown Rio and harbour to the left		 Lago de Freitas with Ipanema and Leblon beyond
Lago de Freitas with Ipanema and Leblon beyond		 Gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer
Gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer
Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer soaring above Botafogo
Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer soaring above Botafogo		 Graceful arc of Copacabana Beach with Ipanema beyond
Graceful arc of Copacabana Beach with Ipanema beyond		 Overlooking the entrance to Guanabara Bay and harbour
Overlooking the entrance to Guanabara Bay and harbour
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