The landscaper Burle Marx and its site - cultural heritage
Burle Marx, the multiple artist, was a collector of plants and objects of art and design, among which Brazilian folk art stands out, displayed on the site where one can visit the seventeenth-century church restored by him. The visit to the Burle Marx Site is a highly inspiring and rare opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of nature preservation as we observe one of the most important collections of tropical plants in the world. After the visit to the site, we will continue to Pedra de Guaratiba and its lush beaches. In an attempt to dominate Rio de Janeiro in the XVI century, the French chose this place to setlle down and follow by land towards the shores of Guanabara Bay. Pedra de Guaratiba keeps many stories to tell its visitors. Following the beaches of Grumari, Prainha, Macumba, Recreio, Barra da Tijuca, São Conrado, Leblon and Ipanema.
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The landscaper Burle Marx and its site - cultural heritage
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Sitio Roberto Burle Marx
• Observe a true genetic bank of important species from the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, and Amazon biomes, among other tropical regions. • See how Burle Marx discovered the potential of tropical flora in the application of modern landscaping, breaking with traditional European styles. • Visit Barra de Guaratiba and its lush beaches. • Know the potential of an artist who projects the gardens of UNESCO headquarters, Parque do Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana boardwalk. • Visit the collection of plants and objects of art and design and visit the seventeenth-century church restored by him.
Barra da TijucaPass-by Only
Visit "Barra da Tijuca" and "Barra de Guaratiba" two neighborhoods or Rio and its lush beaches
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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Note: Upon request, by a message, we can pick you up and drop you off at your lodging location, including port Cruise, within a 15 km radius of the Meeting Point: Hotel Copacabana Palace, Av. Atlântica, 1702, CEP 22021 001, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The local supplier will confirm the exact time of your hotel pick-up by Phone or email.
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
