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Maracana vs Botanical Garden
Both are praised by expert writers. On balance, Botanical Garden ranks slightly higher than Maracanã Stadium. Botanical Garden has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Maracana
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Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Gate 16, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"Many fans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal."
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Concierge
"Maracanã, the largest soccer stadium in the world, plays host to Flamengo's home game."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Maracanã Stadium has mythical status... its pitches have welcomed all the greats: Pelé, Ronaldo, Maradona."
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If you want to have a truly unique experience, go along to a futebol match... the excitement is contagious.
Travel + Leisure
"Maracanã is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and an icon in soccer-obsessed Brazil."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This mythical stadium was the scene of Pelé's legendary 1000th goal."
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Botanical Garden
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Rua Jardim Botanico 1008, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"The 340-acre Botanical Garden contains more than 5,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palms."
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Concierge
"Founded in 1808 by King Dom João VI, it covers an impressive 338 acres of the city, giving Cariocas a real oasis within the city limits."
Frommer's
"In the 2 centuries since its founding by Emperor Dom João VI, the botanical garden has grown to 141 hectares (348 acres) and added 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees to its collection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Vast palm-lined avenues lead to groves of cocoa and rubber trees. Giant Amazonian water lilies—some more than three feet across—float in ponds."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Jardim Bôtanico is home to countless tropical species: royal palms, giant bamboos, medicinal plants, the famous Pau-Brasil."
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Make the most of the surroundings by stopping for lunch on the terrace.
