Morro Cara de Cão (Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro / Niteryi / Rio de Janeiro
 hill, green area

The official name of the city is São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. It was founded at the beach Praia de Fora, between Morro Cara de Cão and Pão de Açúcar, on March 1 1565 by Estácio de Sá. The name São Sebastião was given to honour the Portuguese king.
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Coordinates:   22°56'27"S   43°9'15"W
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