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Rivera is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municipality of Monteceneri.


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1 - Brissago

   10 km away

Brissago is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Brissago lies on the western shore of Lake Maggiore and includes the Brissago Islands.

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2 - Monte Tamaro

Monte Tamaro is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, overlooking Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Reaching a height of 1,962 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the chain located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, which also includes Monte Lema.

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3 - Canyoning in Ticino

   23 km away

“Boggera” in Valle di Cresciano is amongst the most beautiful canyons in the Ticino region, and is just four minutes away from the base of Ticino Adventures.  An open and sunny canyon awaits you, with several abseils 25 metres in len...

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4 - Monte Bar

   12 km away

Monte Bar is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located north of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It lies on the range west of the Gazzirola, between the Val d'Isone and the Val Colla.

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5 - Lake Lugano

   13 km away

Lake Lugano is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy. The lake, named after the city of Lugano, is situated between Lake Como and Lago Maggiore.

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6 - Rafting in Ticino

   22 km away

Embark on an exhilarating cano-Raft adventure in the captivating region of Ticino. The Ticino River, born high up in the majestic Alps, welcomes you with its untamed beauty as it cascades down from the steep mountains, setting the stage for an u...

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7 - Lugano

   13 km away

Lugano is a town and a municipality in southern Switzerland in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino bordering Italy. The between 2004 and 2013 territorially vastly expanded municipality has a population of 63,185, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000.

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8 - Verzasca

   16 km away
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9 - Bungee Jumping in Ticino

   10 km away

Remember that epic scene in James Bond: GoldenEye with the amazing bungee jump? That was shot in the Verzasca Dam and now you can recreate it! That scene from the James Bond film GoldenEye made the Verzasca Dam and the bungee jump from it one of the ...

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10 - Lake Maggiore

   17 km away

Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland.

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11 - Valle Verzasca

   18 km away
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12 - Bike Tours in Ticino

   8 km away

Ever wanted to explore Ticino to the fullest? Then join us on this comprehensive cycling tour to experience Ticino from every angle: a platter of regional cold cuts and cheeses, lunch (not included) at a typical grotto, a visit to a brewery, a visit ...

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13 - Ponte dei Salti

   18 km away

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14 - Morcote

   20 km away

Morcote is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino situated about 10 kilometres from Lugano in the district of Lugano on the shore of Lake Lugano.

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15 - Kayaking in Ticino

   24 km away

  Come down on a kayak journey on the Ticino between Cresciano and Bellinzona provides a relaxing river cruise with a few waves but no true white water. Ideal for first-time whitewater/kayakers, nature lovers, families, and youth groups. Our tra...

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16 - Brione

   21 km away

Brione sopra Minusio is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

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17 - Monte Generoso

   23 km away
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