Discover in this post the main sights of Rio de Janeiro, the wonderful city with the best carnival in the world, lots of beaches and beautiful landscapes.
Curiosities about Rio
The city has attractions along the coast, bays, mountains and coves. There are so many places to visit, that scheduling your vacation for a week would be impossible to explore everything.
Most of the attractions are in the South Zone (richer region), but you will find beautiful and touristic places all over the city!
Contrary to what many people think, it is possible to walk in Rio and enjoy the scenery, however, you must always be very careful and pay attention to everything!
Comparing the number of daily tourists to security problems, they are still considered few.
Unfortunately, the public safety issue has been going on for many years, and is probably far from over.
Tip: be careful with cell phones, purses, sunglasses... avoid exposing your belongings and don't wear jewelry, prevention is better than cure.
Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions
It is impossible to talk about Rio de Janeiro and not think directly about the Christ the Redeemer!
Undoubtedly the most sought after tourist spot in the city!
So let's go to the other tourist attractions in Rio, do you know them all?
Christ the Redeemer
With your 30 meters high, opened in 1931, is located at the top of Corcovado Mountain.
To access the Christ you can go by train, van or walking along the trail.
Sugar Loaf
Connected by cable cars are two giant rock formations, with perfect and spectacular viewpoints of the city.
It is possible to have a 360º panoramic view, and to take advantage of this tour, purchase your tickets in advance.
Copacabana beach
With its 4 kilometers of white sand, an impeccable shoreline, a beautiful view of the beach and hills. She is the darling of the whole world!
Ipanema beach
With a delicious, paradisiacal and very calm sea to take the whole family, it is in second place with its glamour, after Copacabana.
Museum of Tomorrow
As its name suggests, the museum is an environment of ideas designed for the future. In addition to Q&A exhibits about major changes that have taken place and what may lead to the future.
Selaron Staircase
A beautiful and colorful architectural work, produced by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, declaring it to be a “homage to the Brazilian people”.
Maracanã – stadium
Discover the biggest stadium in the world! There is a guided or non-guided tour and it is sensational to be in such a huge place that hosted two World Cups (in 1850 and 2014).
Museum of Contemporary Art
Located in the city of Niterói, opened in 1996 and designed by the architect Orcar Niemeyer, it is one of the city's postcards.
Corcovado
That's where Christ the Redeemer is located, at 704 meters above sea level. A spectacular view of the entire city!
Aquarium
It is considered the largest aquarium in South America, with a 5-story building, 28 tanks and 5,000 animals of 350 different species.
The sensation is indescribable, traveling through an aquarium tunnel, being possible to dazzle the aquatic life.
Rio Niteroi bridge
This is the longest bridge in Brazil and Latin America, measuring 13.29 km.
Sugarloaf cable car
This tour has to be on your itinerary. Ride on a cable car connecting Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and Morro do Pão de Açúcar.
It is one of the main attractions of the city!
Leblon beach
Very similar to Ipanema Beach being its continuation. With its beautiful boardwalk, beautiful sea and an impeccable view.
monastery of St. benedict
One of the main monuments of colonial art in the country. There are buried the mortal remains of Fernão Dias Pais and his wife Maria Garcia.
Imperial Museum
Also known as: Imperial Palace. Historical-thematic museum located in the city of Petrópolis.
There you will find the country's main collections related to the Brazilian empire.
Arpoador beach
It is special for having, in its 500 meters of sand, a perfect landscape with beautiful purple flowers and a paradisiacal sea.
Henrique Lage Park
Affectionately known as Parque Lage, open to the public located at the foot of Corcovado Mountain.
Marquês de Sapucai Sambadrome
If you go during Carnival season, you need to see this spectacle of Brazilian culture.
Pedra da Gávea
Located in the Tijuca Forest, it is made up of granite and gneiss, with an altitude of 842 meters. It is considered one of the highest mountains on the ocean shores.
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Considered as the heart of Rio de Janeiro, it is spectacular to get to know it, and you can ride a bicycle, pedal boat or just take a nice walk in its surroundings.
Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions
As you can see, there are so many options, it's hard to choose which ones to go first and it's even harder to describe them all!
Rio de Janeiro undoubtedly has a lot of history, culture and breathtaking landscapes.
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