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ation area in Rio de Janeiro and the largest Culinary Delights
urban seaside park in the world. It curves
serpentine-like along Guanabara Bay and Rio's culinary scene is as diverse as its
has palm-lined walkways, cycling paths, culture. From street food like pastéis and
and recreational areas popular with run‐ coxinha to upscale dining experiences fea‐
ners, joggers, walkers, and families out for turing Brazilian steakhouse churrascarias
a walk. For culture, the park includes the and seafood, there's something to satisfy
Rio de Janeiro Museum of Modern Art, the every palate and pocketbook.
Carmen Miranda Museum, and the Monu‐ For the adventuresome, check out the
ment to the Dead of World War II with flavors of Rio's street food at Feira de São
Modernist memorial sculptures. Cristóvão, a bustling market filled with
Parque Lage – Another classic, scenic stalls selling local specialties like coxinhas
park in the city, with historical buildings, (fried chicken dumplings) and pão de
colonial architecture, and the starting point queijo (cheese bread).
for the hiking trail to the top of the Corcov‐ For fine dining and enjoying local cul‐
ado mountain and the Christ statue.
ture, choose from any of these restaurants:
• Confeitaria Colombo: This historic
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