Adventures in fabulous Rio

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The train station to get to Corcovado is at Rua Cosme Velho 512, phone 021/2558-1329; www.corcovado.com.br. Trains going up depart every 30 min. from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. The last train down is at 7:30 p.m. Admission is R$25 (US$8.25) adults, R$12 (US$4) children 6-12, free for children 5 and under.

For a guided hike within Parque Nacional da Tijuca (and transportation from your hotel to the Park), contact either Rio Hiking (www.riohiking.com.br/) or Aventuras Rio (www.aventurasrio.com.br/).

Aipo & Aipim has many branches across Rio. The ones closest to the tourist areas are at Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 391; and Rua Visconde de Piraja in Ipanema. For more branches go to www.aipoeaipim.com.br/ .

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Ipanema Beach lies between the neighborhoods of Leblon and Arpoador.

To learn more about Marcelo Armstrong's Favela Tour phone 021/9989-0074 mobile, or 021/3322-2727; www.favelatour.com.br/.

Antiquarius, Rua Aristides Espínola 19, in Leblon; phone 021-2294-1049. Reservations recommended.

To find out which samba schools are rehearsing, either ask the concierge of your hotel to investigate for you; or go to www.mangueira.com.br/.

Rio Scenarium, Rua do Lavradio, Centro, phone 021/2233-3239. Expect a $4 to $6 cover charge.

Pauline Frommer is the creator of the new Pauline Frommer guides in bookstores now.

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