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In the footsteps of Charles Darwin: Maricá

Rio de Janeiro, Brazilby MM Tourguide

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

About an hour's drive from the center of Rio de Janeiro, crossing the Rio-Niteroi bridge heading north, we meet Maricá, one of the favorite places for cariocas to spend their holidays and weekends. But the natural beauties of Maricá are nothing new today. Already in 1832 the naturalist Charles Darwin stopped a few days here to admire and study its peculiar characteristics. Maricá is the gateway to the "Região dos Lagos", the coast north of Rio where the wonderful power and immensity of the ocean merge with enchanting salt water lakes. The forest with fresh water pools, 42 km of fine white sand beach, a historic lighthouse overlooking the sea and a large colonial-style church from 1755 in the city center, recently inaugurated parks and lakeside promenades that offer enchanting views. Are these aspects enough to have intrigued you? I think so. In a full day tour Maricá will amaze you and make you fall in love with her!

What's included

  • CADASTUR tourism guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Marica

    8 hours

    We will know the beaches of Itaipuaçu, Barra di Maricá and Ponta Negra. We will visit an Indian community, we will know the church of Nossa Senhora do Amparo (1755) and the natural reserve of Espraiado

Meeting and pickup

We offer pick-up throughout the Sul area, downtown and Barra da Tijuca. For other areas, a supplement may be requested on the rate.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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