Rio de Janeiro Attractions
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Officially called the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, Rio's iconic football stadium is home to three of the city's four teams (Flamengo, Botafogo and Fluminense) and is universally known by…
Rio de Janeiro Harbour, on Guanabara Bay, has been dubbed one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. A large part of Rio is spread around the 143km circumference of this awesome bay…
Towering over Rio de Janeiro on Mount Corcovado stands Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), his arms spread out protecting the thriving metropolis. This 30-metre high landmark, a postcard…
The spectacular Sugarloaf Mountain, rising 396 metres (1300ft) from the water's edge of Guanabara Bay, offers visitors stunning views over the city, its beaches and beyond. A cable-car line…
The island of Paquetá, in the middle of Guanabara Bay, is great for a day-trip. It benefits from a beautiful landscape and cars are prohibited. Stroll around the well-preserved streets before…
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Housed in an imposing domed building in the heart of downtown Rio, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil is a popular contemporary art space. Its three floors house exhibition rooms, a theatre…
In Brazil, there are 270 indigenous tribes - that's 370,000 people who speak 180 indigenous languages between them. The Museu do Indio in Rio is dedicated to exploring the history and culture…
Rio de Janeiro's cathedral, the Catedral de São Sebastião, is like no other. Located in the heart of the city's financial district, it was designed by architect Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca in…
Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro covers 3200 hectares, making it one of the world's largest urban forests. Extensively replanted in the mid-19th century, today it is a national park and home to…
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico) is a real sanctuary in this bustling city, with rare species of flora from Brazil and other countries.
The Feira Hippie, or Hippie market, takes place every Sunday in the Praça General Osório in Ipanema and has done since 1968. Its a good place to pick up paintings, handicrafts, jewellery…
The Sambadrome (Sambódromo) is a purpose-built parade ground along Rio's Avenida Marques de Sapucaí. Samba schools parade here each year during the huge celebration of music, dancing and…
The seat of the Brazilian government from 1897 to 1960, this beautiful baroque palace in Rio's Flamengo district is now home to the Museu da Republica, dedicated to the fascinating history of…
Ipanema is certainly one of the most privileged areas of Rio de Janeiro and the beach reflects that atmosphere. A lot safer than the popular Copacabana, Ipanema is the fashionable place to see…
A visit to Rio de Janeiro's Museu do Folclore Edison Carneiro reveals much about Brazil's roots. Articles on display from around the country include photographs, recorded testimonies…
Successful businessman Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya (1894-1968) inherited the a mansion in 1936 and renovated it with the help of modernist architect Wladimir Alves de Souza. Today it is the…
The Arpoador peninsula is one of Rio's most scenic spots, with views of Ipanema on one side and Copacabana on the other. The beach is about 500 metres long and is a great place to catch an…
Rio's unusual Casa do Pontal is home to the Brazilian folk art collection amassed by Frenchman Jacques Van de Beuque. Over 3500 wooden and ceramic figures, ranging from a few centimetres tall…
Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend…
Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend…
