Start your tour in copacabana one of the most famous beaches in the world visit the beachfront neighborhood of botafogo and urca an upscale neighborhood with its own harbor see the famous red sand beach praia vermelha red beach with great views of sugar loaf mountain ride through the historical center and see such landmarks as candelrias church tiradentes square and the imperial house ride the bohemian neighborhood of lapa home of the famous selaron steps and the lapa arcs an 18th c