The group arrived today to a hot and sunny day in Rio. After short tour of the local area around the hotel students explored options for lunch and/or the beach to get their first taste of Rio. We met at 3 for the bus taking us to Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain). The dramatic bondhino (cable car) takes visitors to Morro de Urca first where the group enjoyed an ice cream and fruit snack (and some frisky marmosets) and a group photo.
Knowlton Rio Culture and City Group photo at Pao de Acucar
Panoramic view from Pao de Acucar
Then up to Morro de Acucar to explore for the final panoramic views to Niteroi, downtown, Flamengo Beach, Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches. Final drive around the exclusive neighborhood of Urca before returning back to the hotel was a wonderful end to a first day in Rio.
Great picture of the group! And an amazing view. Thank you for posting so we are able to share in this adventure.