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41. Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
A lagoon in the South Zone ringed by a 7.5-kilometre path for walking and cycling, with food kiosks and an Olympic rowing venue.
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42. Mercado de San Telmo
A covered market hall built in 1897 by Juan Antonio Buschiazzo, where butchers and greengrocers still trade beside antique dealers and two historic bars.
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43. Mirador Torre Colpatria
The top-floor viewpoint of the 196-metre Torre Colpatria, open on weekends and holidays, with a 360-degree view from Monserrate to the north and south of the city.
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44. Playa Blanca and Barú
The Barú peninsula south of Cartagena, home to Playa Blanca's long stretch of pale sand, the boat-only Cholón and the Aviario Nacional bird park.
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45. Provenza and Vía Primavera
El Poblado's leafy dining and nightlife quarter, ranked by Time Out among the world's coolest streets, packed with cafés, boutiques, cocktail bars and leading restaurants.
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