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Rio de Janeiro - Things to Do


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Things to Do: Parks and gardens

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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, the Jardim Botanico, in

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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.

Attraction type: Beach; National park; Hiking trail; Natural history museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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.

Attraction type: Theatre; Garden
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 110 attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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.

Attraction type: Historic home; Park
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