Niterói Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Niterói vacation

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LucyHB

Globetrotter Sep 29, 2008

Space age museum 3 stars

Travel Tip: Museu de Arte Contemporanea

The stunning, space craft-like building that is Niteroi's modern art gallery is almost as impressive as panoramic views it affords over the sea to Rio. The 1996 building, designed by modernist... [more]

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LucyHB

Globetrotter Jun 23, 2008

Views of Rio 5 stars

Travel Tip: Niterói
Part of Topic Rio de Janeiro advice

Rio natives like to poke fun at their neighbours across the bay in Niteroi, saying that the best thing about the city is the view back to Rio. And although Niteroi does have its own charms, such as the Oscar-Nieyemer designed Contemporary Art Museum and some beautiful beaches, it has to be said... [more]

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LucyHB

Globetrotter Jun 9, 2008

Niteroi 'zoo' 1 stars

Travel Tip: Jardim Zoologico de Niteroi
Part of Topic Rio de Janeiro advice

If you're looking to spend a day at the zoo, don't head to Niteroi to do it. The zoo is so small and unimpressive that you'd be hard-pressed to spend half an hour here. I visited here with my... [more]

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LucyHB

Globetrotter Jun 9, 2008

Niteroi's beautiful beaches 4 stars

Travel Tip: Niterói
Part of Topic Rio de Janeiro advice

Cariocas may sneeringly remark that the best thing about Niteroi is the view back to Rio, but in fact the less famous city boasts some wonderful beaches that are cleaner and less crowded than those of Rio itself. Take a ferry over to Niteroi from the terminal at Praça 15 de Novembro, and then a... [more]

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