"Rio de Janeiro State Overview" Top 5 Page for this destination Estado do Rio de Janeiro by speer

Estado do Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide: 5,409 reviews and 9,095 photos

The state of Rio de Janeiro - Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Here you can see the overview of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The travelogue contains the story of the Music Mission Tour of this Area. See travelogue here: Singing Men of Texas in Brazil

Cities visited include: San Juan de Meriti, Teresopolis, Niteroi, Tetropolis, Fonseca, Petropolis, and Campos.

"Finger of God" near Teresopolis

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Rock Diving by Cariocas

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Pros and Cons

Pros:So many things to do!
Cons:So many things to do!
In a nutshell:Mountains, Forests, and Beaches -- Oh my!

Last visit to Estado do Rio de Janeiro: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Aug 29, 2007
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Reviews (5)

Diving from Rock (left) at Leblon Beach - Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Don't try to be a Rock Diver like the... Warnings Or Dangers (1)

This activity is not recommended for anyone unfamiliar with the water depth or tide levels. Locals have learned this... more travel advice

Diving off rock (left) as viewed from Sheraton - Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Rock Diving, Leblon Beach, Rio de... Local Customs (1)

This activity is not recommended for anyone unfamiliar with the water depth or tide levels. Locals have learned this... more travel advice

Road trip to the "Finger of God" - Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Road trip to the "Finger of God" Things to Do (2)

In the Serra dos Orgaos ("The Organ Hills") National Park, you can view the Bell Rock and Dedo de Deus ("God's Finger")!... more travel advice

Second Baptist Church Petropolis - Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Visit Churches in Rio de Janiero State Things to Do (2)

There are many places of worship in the state of Rio. Here, I have highlighted several Baptist churches that I have... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Home sweet home -- for 10, make that 11...

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Written Mar 15, 2007

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Comments (7)

ATXtraveler Jun 16, 2008 at 9:11 AM Report Abuse

I very much enjoyed watching the Cariocas dive from that same rock several times!
volopolo Feb 20, 2008 at 7:03 AM Report Abuse

Rio de Janeiro is my second favorite city in the world!
Mariajoy Sep 7, 2007 at 10:49 AM Report Abuse

And a very well deserved Top 5 page it is too! :))
Manara Aug 27, 2007 at 12:37 PM Report Abuse

Good job! I hope you go on taking pictures that are this good.
Rooster_poot Aug 10, 2007 at 5:35 AM Report Abuse

Ahhh...Cool pics Greg. Thanks for sharing and the rock pic is too awesome.
TropicGirl77 Aug 2, 2007 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

Ah yes, it comes alive now! Keep this up and you'll be wearing that Star!
Kaspian Nov 5, 2004 at 9:38 AM Report Abuse

Cool locations! Personally I'd be really scared if I saw all you big guys walk into my tiny Latin American town wearing red "Texas" T-shirts. (Lol!) I'd be very happy to find out that you were singers! Cheers to great minds thinking alike, Ed.