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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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Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (MAST)
Also has an observatory.
Estádio do Engenhão
Estádio Olímpico João Havelange, known by its nickname of Engenhão, is a new soccer stadium built for the Pan-American Games of 2007. A modern construction, not as big as Maracanã but still worth a visit for soccer fans. The Botafogo team plays its matches there.
Museu do Trem
A modest collection of 19th-century engines, train cars used by emperors and presidents, and streetcars.
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.
Park
Igreja da Sagrada Família