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Varig, Brazil's national carrier, flies to Rio daily (often direct, or with a stop in São Paulo) from Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, as do American, Continental, and United.
WHERE TO STAY
Copacabana Palace
This recently renovated Jazz Age landmark was built by French architect Joseph Gire. DOUBLES FROM $320. 1702 AVDA. ATLANTICA, COPACABANA; 800/223-6800 OR 55-21/2548-7070; www.copacabanapalace.com.br
Caesar Park
A 222-room tower across from Ipanema Beach. DOUBLES FROM $280. 460 AVDA. VIEIRA SOUTO, IPANEMA; 877/223-7272 OR 55-21/2525-2525; www.caesarpark.com
Hotel Portinari
Ten of Brazil's leading architects and decorators designed the hotel's 12 floors. DOUBLES FROM $128. 17 RUA FRANCISCO SA', COPACABANA; 55-21/3288-8800; www.hotelportinari.com.br
WHERE TO EAT
Satyricon
Classic Italian fare. DINNER FOR TWO $125. 192 RUA BARÃO DA TORRE, IPANEMA; 55-21/2521-0627
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DINNER FOR TWO $35. 240 AVDA. PADRE LEONEL FRANCA, PLANETARIO DA GAVEA; 55-21/2540-8041
Siri Mole & Cia
Try one of eight types of moqueca, a seafood stew, including lobster, crab, and squid. DINNER FOR TWO $30. 50 RUA FRANCISCO OTAVIANO, IPANEMA; 55-21/2523-4240
Confeitaria Colombo
An 1894 Art Nouveau salon with a lovely afternoon tea. TEA FOR TWO $24. 32 RUA GONÇALVES DIAS, CENTRO; 55-21/2221-0107; www.confeitariacolombo.com.br
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
Rio Scenarium
20 RUA DO LAVRADIO; 55-21/3852-5516
Rio Tandem Fly
Hang glide from the mountains down to São Conrado Beach. $80 PER PERSON. 55-21/9966-3416; www.riotandemfly.com.br
Santa Teresa
Electric trams to the Santa Teresa district leave downtown Rio every 15 minutes. www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br
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