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Santa Teresa 4.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #1 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
After having lived in the mock-Miami neighbourhood of Barra for well over a month, it was
a joy to find ourselves surrounded by ageing hippies, arty types, ... [more]
Sugarloaf Mountain 5.0 stars
Mountain - #2 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Pau d'Acucar - or Sugar Loaf Mountain - is a very popular tourist attraction with gringos
and locals alike; at every sunset there is a tongue twister competition ... [more]
Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro 4.0 stars
Beach - #3 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
In my opinion, Ipanema beach is one of the best places in Rio. The beach is really
beautiful, with blue sea, white and soft sands and coconut palms. In its east ... [more]

Arpoador 5.0 stars
Beach - #4 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
In a visit to Rio de Janeiro, I would recommend a stop in Arpoador, a small neighbourhood
in the Southern region of the city. The place is famous due to the rock ... [more]
Theatro Municipal 4.0 stars
Opera, Theatre, Concert Hall - #5 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
The Theatro Municipal has to be one of Rio's most dramatic buildings, and you'll always
spot a few tourists outside snapping away on their camera. Not many ... [more]
Palacio do Catete 3.0 stars
Castle, Fortification, Palace - #6 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Ordinarily you can walk from Centro to Catete and this impressive palace, but as it was
pouring down I wimped out and took the metro. It was worth making the ... [more]
Copacabana Beach - Rio de Janeiro 4.0 stars
Beach - #7 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana made Rio famous but Ipanema and Leblon have definitely surpassed it. There are
12 lifeguard 'posts' dividing the beaches and different groups hang out ... [more]
Copacabana 3.0 stars
Beach - #8 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
First-time visitors to Rio often find themselves unsure whether to choose accomodation in
Copacabana or nearby Ipanema. If you have the budget, Ipanema is far ... [more]
Jardim Botanico 4.0 stars
Botanical Garden - #9 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Among the treasures of Rio de Janeiro is, undoubtedly, the Jardim Botanico (Botanic
Garden). Absolutely fantastic! It is possible to find more than 8 thousands ... [more]
Parque das Ruinas 4.0 stars
Park - #10 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Most people come to Parque das Ruinas just to take in the views from the top of the ruined
mansion house, but it's worth taking the stairs in the opposite ... [more]
Santa Teresa - Lago das Neves 4.0 stars
Natural Monument and Landmark - #11 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Tucked away from the main tourist drag of Santa Teresa, Largo das Neves is becoming an
increasingly popular spot for locals on weekend nights. The pretty square ... [more]
Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Candelaria 4.0 stars
Church, Cathedral, Chapel - #12 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
This church is beautiful, but has a terrible history that makes viewing the place somewhat
painful. It was outside here that a group of adolescents were murdered ... [more]
Prainha 5.0 stars
Beach - #13 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Prainha (or Little Beach) is located on the west of Barra da Tijuca, around 28 km from the
Rio de Janeiro’s city centre. This small beach, between two mountains, ... [more]
Estádio do Maracanã 4.0 stars
Stadium, Sports Arena - #14 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
One of the most important attractions of Rio de Janeiro and also Brazil is Maracana, the
bigger football stadium of the world. It was built in 1950 to host the ... [more]
Urca 5.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #15 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Urca is home of the famous Sugar Loaf, but I can affirm that the place is much more than
this. Walking along Praia Vermelha (Red beach), a small part of Urca and ... [more]
Folklore Museum 5.0 stars
Museum, Gallery, Exhibition - #16 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
This place is amazing. I stumbled across it quite by accident and was really glad I did.
Entrance is free, and inside I found room after room of fascinating ... [more]
Escadaria Selaron 5.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #17 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
The Escadaria de Selaron, or Lapa Steps as they're commonly known to Gringoes, are a real
landmark in central Rio, but there are plenty of other opportunities to ... [more]
Mosteiro de Sao Bento 5.0 stars
Religious Site - #18 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
In stark contrast to the modernist cathedral, this ancient monastery creaks with history.
The altar, with its layered wood carvings covered in gold, is hugely ... [more]
Cidade do Samba 5.0 stars
Other Urban Landmark - #19 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Rio carnival may be the world's biggest party, but it's also far and away the most
expensive time to visit the city. If you want a flavour of the carnival ... [more]
Rio De Janeiro International Airport 4.0 stars
Airport - #20 of 57 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
You might go to Rio for the carnival or the beach, but when you have done all that then a
trip to the end of the domestic airport runway will be a definite ... [more]

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