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Destination: Brazil
 

Local's Perspective

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Marcelo
A former South American climbing champion and Rio native, speaking after we trekked up Sugarloaf Mountain

   

CX: How long have you been climbing, Marcelo?
Marcelo: Well, I started when I was 13 and I am 37 now, so around 24 years.

CX: When we were speaking earlier, you mentioned a really unique way that you practice your climbing skills when you can't go outside?
Marcelo: Well, we put a little climbing wall in the biggest bedroom of the house. It's our baby!

CX: Your wife Monica also climbs?
Marcelo: Yes, a lot. She has been Brazilian champion many times. We practice together.

CX: What would you tell first time visitors to Rio?
Marcelo: It's a very safe and very nice place if you don't carry too many things on you.

CX: (interrupting and laughing) ...like mini-disc recorders and cameras?
Marcelo: (laughing) ...yeah, nice cameras like yours! And if you don't try to act like Steven Seagal, it's a pretty safe place.

 
Destination: Brazil
 
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Dates & Planning

11 days: from $2,180
14 days: from $2,770

Max group size: 12

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