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Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
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Ranked #1 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 1,216 reviews
Owner description: Board the cable car that ascends this 390-foot granite mountain, which offers superb views of the city. Go at dusk to witness... more » Owner description: Board the cable car that ascends this 390-foot granite mountain, which offers superb views of the city. Go at dusk to witness a glorius sunset. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts; Mountains
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
Cristo Redentor (Statue of Christ the Redeemer)
As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Cristo Redentor (Statue of Christ the Redeemer)
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Ranked #2 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 814 reviews

The view is undoubtedly fabulous but as views go, sunset at Sugar Loaf surpasses this city panorama. The statue has recently been cleaned and  travellers will be pleased with the... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Corcovado
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Corcovado
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Ranked #3 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 880 reviews

Getting there  The cog-train leaves Cosme Velho station every hour, on the hour and half past the hour. Tickets cost R$45 for adults and R$ 22,5 for children. Sit on the right... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Teatro Municipal
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Teatro Municipal
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Ranked #4 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 104 reviews
Owner description: Whether to attend a show or take a tour, it’s worth seeing this lavish 1909 theater, filled with gilded mirrors, statues,... more » Owner description: Whether to attend a show or take a tour, it’s worth seeing this lavish 1909 theater, filled with gilded mirrors, statues, murals, stained-glass windows and sparkling chandeliers. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Gardens
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
O Verde Eco Tours Ilha Grande
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O Verde Eco Tours Ilha Grande
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Ranked #5 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: O Verde is a company that offers you a variety of services and customized tours integrated and oriented to develop ecotourism... more » Owner description: O Verde is a company that offers you a variety of services and customized tours integrated and oriented to develop ecotourism and sustainable activities on Ilha Grande. We have a professional team of guides, coordinators, instructors, photographers and educators, and we integrate quality, safety, and customer satisfaction into all of our tours. We deal with our clients directly and arrange customized tours based on what you would like to do on Ilha Grande. Our goal is to turn your stay into unforgettable experiences! « less
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  66.7 miles from city centre
Pedra da Gavea
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Pedra da Gavea
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Ranked #6 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  12.5 miles from city centre
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
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Ranked #7 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: The CCBB is a cultural center that consists of exhibition rooms, three theaters, a library, cinema, and a video room. It is... more » Owner description: The CCBB is a cultural center that consists of exhibition rooms, three theaters, a library, cinema, and a video room. It is housed in an art deco style building located in what used to be the financial district of Rio de Janeiro. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Natural History Museums
Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
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Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
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Ranked #8 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 320 reviews

In keeping with the flavor of the times; when they were building hothouses and exotic gardens in England and the Continent, the royal family created their own botanical garden... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Arpoador beach
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Arpoador beach
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Ranked #9 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Ipanema Beach
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Ipanema Beach
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Ranked #10 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 571 reviews
Owner description: Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio,... more » Owner description: Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries and luxurious apartment buildings. « less
Attraction type  Beaches; Hiking Trails; Bodies of Water
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Morro da Urca
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Morro da Urca
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Ranked #11 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: This is the first hill up on the way to Rio's famous Sugar Loaf. It offers its own marvelous view from the top (215 meters)... more » Owner description: This is the first hill up on the way to Rio's famous Sugar Loaf. It offers its own marvelous view from the top (215 meters) but its base is also a good place for hiking. « less
Attraction type  Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Hiking Trails
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Tijuca National Park
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Tijuca National Park
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Ranked #12 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense,... more » Owner description: You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense, tropical national park, probably best explored by jeep tour. « less
Attraction type  National Parks; Beaches; Natural History Museums; Hiking Trails
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Claudio Coutinho Trail
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Ranked #13 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Real Gabinete Portugues da Leitura
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Ranked #14 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  5.0 miles from city centre
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx
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Sitio Roberto Burle Marx
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Ranked #15 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: The 100-acre home of Brazil’s celebrated landscape designer reveals over 3,500 plant species, his collection of folk and... more » Owner description: The 100-acre home of Brazil’s celebrated landscape designer reveals over 3,500 plant species, his collection of folk and other art, and whimsical touches throughout. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks
Rodrigo de Freitas Lake
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Rodrigo de Freitas Lake
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Ranked #16 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 163 reviews
Owner description: Primarily a recreation area for Cariocas, the 5-mile pathway circling the lake is popular for walkers, skaters, and cyclists.... more » Owner description: Primarily a recreation area for Cariocas, the 5-mile pathway circling the lake is popular for walkers, skaters, and cyclists. In the evening there may be live music, and kiosks serving drinks and food. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Sao Bento Monastery
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Sao Bento Monastery
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Ranked #17 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Owner description: Gregorian chants are performed on Sundays at this Benedictine complex, which was completed in 1641 and contains a spectacular... more » Owner description: Gregorian chants are performed on Sundays at this Benedictine complex, which was completed in 1641 and contains a spectacular church altar. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  5.2 miles from city centre
Forte de Copacabana
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Forte de Copacabana
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Ranked #18 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 178 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Leblon Beach
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Leblon Beach
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Ranked #19 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Lookouts
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
Petropolis
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Petropolis
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Ranked #20 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  32.6 miles from city centre
Avenida Atlantica
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Avenida Atlantica
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Ranked #21 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 221 reviews
Owner description: Avenida Atlantica, with the iconic wavy sidewalk mosaic of Roberto Burle Marx, is ideal for strolling along Copacabana Beach.... more » Owner description: Avenida Atlantica, with the iconic wavy sidewalk mosaic of Roberto Burle Marx, is ideal for strolling along Copacabana Beach. It is lined with beachside kiosks offering refreshments such as a chilled coconut, and at the far end is a quaint area where fishermen bring their fresh catch ashore. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  74.9 miles from city centre
Santa Teresa
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Santa Teresa
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Ranked #22 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 240 reviews
Owner description: This quaint bohemian neighborhood of Rio with colonial buildings and cobblestone streets steep on a hillside overlooking the... more » Owner description: This quaint bohemian neighborhood of Rio with colonial buildings and cobblestone streets steep on a hillside overlooking the city is earning the interest of tourists wishing to see an alternate Rio away from the beach scene. Art galleries and restaurants add to the local culture of Santa Teresa. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Itacoatiara beach
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Itacoatiara beach
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Ranked #23 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Prainha Beach
As featured in Day trips from Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Prainha Beach
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Ranked #24 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Prainha Beach is a secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best... more » Owner description: Prainha Beach is a secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio, and may be reached by car or by the orange "surf bus" that passes through Copacabana and Ipanema. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Fortaleza Santa Cruz
As featured in Day trips from Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Fortaleza Santa Cruz
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Ranked #25 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Church of Our Lady of the Glory of the Outeiro (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Gloria do Outeiro)
As featured in Day trips from Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Church of Our Lady of the Glory of the Outeiro (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Gloria do Outeiro)
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Ranked #26 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Museums
Copacabana Beach
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Copacabana Beach
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Ranked #27 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 412 reviews
Owner description: For sunning, relaxing and people watching, join the thousands who flock each year to this lively, world-famous beach lined... more » Owner description: For sunning, relaxing and people watching, join the thousands who flock each year to this lively, world-famous beach lined with shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Beaches
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Escadaria Selaron
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Escadaria Selaron
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Ranked #28 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Museum of Modern Art
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Ranked #29 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews

 MAM - Modern Art Museum - from RIo de Janeiro Rio ´s Modern Art Museum is a clearly an architectural masterpiece, located at the Flamengo neighborhood.   The Museum in Rio has a... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  39.6 miles from city centre
Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro
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Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro
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Ranked #30 of 202 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four... more » Owner description: With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. Acoustics are "heavenly" here! « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  4.7 miles from city centre
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