2. Tijuca National Park

Largo do Boticário is an incredibly picturesque square situated in Rio, close to the Corcovado railway. Th area is surrounded by houses of colonial style. The pavilion reminds of a pagoda. The structure is almost 400 meters above the shore and lets you enjoy splendid views the Botanic Garden, the Municipal Park and the south coast. Want some more scenery? Then visit Mirante Dona Marta, an excellent viewpoint by Botafogo Bay. Besides the above-mentioned miracles the area has forest springs with waterfalls. Museum fans are welcome to the Museu do Açude where they will see paintings, azulejos (17th-19th century Portuguese tiles) and generous porcelain collections provided by the West India Company.