Church of the Holy Family

• Ramos

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  Praia de Ramos/Piscinae Ramos

  A popular, in-bay, beach where the government built an artificial pool on the sand (piscinão). This area is not recommended for foreigners to visit. Inappropriate for bathing.

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Churches

• Church of the Good Lord Jesus of the Hill

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  Igreja Matriz do Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte

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• Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences

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  Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (MAST)

  Also has an observatory.

  Hours

  Tue Thu Fri 09:00-17:00; Thu 09:00-20:00; Sat 14:00-20:00; Sun 14:00-18:00

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  Free

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Churches

• Chapel of St. Roque

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  Capela São Roque

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• Quinta da Boa Vista

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  Park

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• Rio de Janeiro Zoo

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  If you won't be making it to the Amazon or the Pantanal, this is a good place to see some of Brazil's more exotic creatures.

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