Soccer match at the Maracana Stadium - Vasco RJ 2x...Photo by Pietro M
Another view from the island where we stopped to h...Photo by Lyudmila B, Russian Federation
What great views!Photo by Bandit, USA
I want some right nowPhoto by Karol- SweetBliss022, USA
View of RioPhoto by Saké, Thailand
The ocean and the sky are as blue as they can be. ...Photo by Ariel V, USA
Christ peeking out of the clouds and looking down ...Photo by Bandit, USA
He was so big!Photo by Saké, Thailand
On the way up the forest Photo by Salman Y
View from the trainPhoto by Saké, Thailand
Christ RedeemerPhoto by Saké, Thailand
Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match and StadiumPhoto by Terrence Carter
Views of the water from the cable car ride.Photo by Bandit, USA
Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match and StadiumPhoto by Terrence Carter
Great views from Corcovado!Photo by Bandit, USA
A cable car coming down!Photo by Bandit, USA
She is enjoying and posingPhoto by Karol- SweetBliss022, USA
Christ Redeemer Statue. It looks so cool in person...Photo by Bandit, USA
This photo was made on Tijuaca Rainforest TourPhoto by Stanislaw Z, USA
Casa de vacanta.Photo by Florescu D, Romania
Rio de Janeiro
Attractions
Rio de Janeiro Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Rio de Janeiro attractions and places to see in Rio de Janeiro, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
Idyllic and serene among the bustle of Rio the Botanic Gardens - or Jardim Botanico - are a delightful place to soak up the beauty of both Amazonian and ... Continue Reading »
Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana)
Copocabana Beach, or Praia de Copacabana, is the Rio de Janeiro of the tourist brochures and deservedly so. It’s a breath-taking 2.5mi (4.5 km) stretch of ... Continue Reading »
Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor)
Keeping a watchful eye over the people of Rio de Janeiro, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (or Cristo Redentor) sits atop Corcovado 2,300 feet (700 ... Continue Reading »
Corcovado
The view from Corcovado provides a thrilling panorama of Rio de Janeiro and is a great way for visitors to orientate themselves in the sprawling seaside ... Continue Reading »
Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
You’ll see stunning views of Rio from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain (or Pão de Acúcar) which rises at the point where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic ... Continue Reading »
Plataforma
It might not be Carnaval time in Rio but it is always Carnaval time at Platforma. This lively Brazilian restaurant is where to get your fix of razzle and ... Continue Reading »
Tijuca National Park
A lush Atlantic rainforest, Tijuca National Park is an absolute wonder it is the world’s largest urban forest which covers 12.4mi² (32km²) and was a result ... Continue Reading »
Maracana Stadium
The gigantic Maracanã Stadium was built to open the 1950 World Cup. It holds the record for the largest attendance at a World cup final as 199,854 ... Continue Reading »
Petropolis
Petropolis was the mountain getaway for the imperial court, popular in summer when the coast became hot and muggy. Nestled 3,000ft (800m) high in the Serra ... Continue Reading »
Ipanema Beach (Praia de Ipanema)
Charming and chic, Ipanema Beach (Praia de Ipanema) is the richer and ritzier sister of the also infamous Copacabana beach. Ipanema backs onto a fancy ... Continue Reading »
Palacio do Catete
The imposing Palacio do Catete was Brazil’s presidential palace from 1894 until 1960 when Brasilia became the capital of Brazil. The buildings now house ... Continue Reading »
Sambadrome
At Carnival time the Sambadrome is the heartbeat of Rio de Janiero. A 3,000ft (700m) stretch of road designed as a 90,000 capacity parade area with stadium ... Continue Reading »
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