Barra de Tijuca, the new "Miami Beach" of Rio
Rio de Janeiro has always been a popular place for people to vacation and bask in the sun. If you head a bit west of Rio de Janeiro, you will find a beach that is quickly gaining popularity: Barra de Tijuca.
Barra de Tijuca is located a very short distance fro Rio de Janeiro and holds some of the most beautiful beaches and wonderful hotels in the world.
Experience the natural beauty from up high!
One of the things that Barra de Tijuca is fast becoming known for is kiteboarding, a sport that involves using a board and a power kite to propel the surfer through the water. Another great way to see the area is by hand-gliding, and the near-by Sao Conrado is the perfect place to try it out. If you have never tried hand-gliding before and fancy trying it out, you can try a tandem flight and still get to see the true beauty of Barra de Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro from the air.
Downtown Barra de Tijuca
If shopping is what you’re after, there are plenty of places to spend your hard earned money; from the Americanized Sao Conrado Fashion Mall and New York City Center to the more traditional shops that can be found downtown.
Downtown is also home to the nightlife of Barra de Tijuca. Most of the restaurants have live music every day of the week. Often the music around Barril 8000 is enjoyed so much that the entire street is shut down in order for a night-time street dance to occur.
Looking for somewhere to stay? The Windsor Barra Hotel is situated in the perfect place to allow its guests to enjoy the beautiful beach. The sunset can be seen from all of the ocean front hotel rooms, and guests can relax in one of the most contemporary hotels on the beach.
The Windsor Barra Hotel has a beautiful rooftop terrace with a pool and fitness center. The terrace has a 360 degree view of Barra de Tijuca, and guests especially seem to enjoy watching the sunset with a sunset cocktail in their hands. All of the rooms in The Windsor Barra Hotel have high speed internet access, two phone lines with voice mail, soundproof windows and a minibar, along with bathrooms that are designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.
If you’re looking to spend a relaxing week or two on a beautiful beach, look no further than Barra de Tijuca. The beach and atmosphere of the area can send a vacationer into an instantly relaxed state of mind, and can be considered a true escape from "the real world".
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