Rio de Janeiro

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Photo Brazilian Tropical Garden

The tropical garden in Brazil is considered one of the best tropical gardens in the world. There are many species of plants. This …

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Photo Park Roberto Burle Marx

Roberto Burle Marx Park is a famous work of landscape art in Brazil. Until 1994, it was the estate of the famous Brazilian land …

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Photo Campo de Sao Bento

Campo de San Bento is one of the most beautiful recreational areas in the city. Here in the shade of deciduous trees there are man …

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Photo Gaucho Park

Gaucho Theme Park will introduce tourists to the traditions of the Gaucho. Gaucho is the name of a social sub-ethnic group living …

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Photo Palace and Park Complex Quinta da Boa Vista

Quinta da Boa Vista is literally translated from Portuguese as “manor of beautiful views”. This is the most interesting palace and …

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Photo Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro. The garden is located in the southern part of Rio and cove …

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Photo Flamengo Park

Flamengo Park is the largest park in Rio de Janero, which is considered a recreation area. The total area of Flamengo Park reaches …

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Photo Organ Hills National Park

The National Park "Organ Hills" is a mountain range located in the state of Rio de Janeiro Brazil, which was recognized as a natio …

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Photo Catacumba Park

Catacumba Park is a magnificent park located in the Lagoa area. This beautiful park is located on the site of former slums. It beg …

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Photo Aranda Orchid Garden

Aranda Orchid Garden is an orchid garden that is one of the most beautiful and visited places in Brazil. In the garden you can adm …

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Photo Tijuca National Park

Tijuca National Park is a city park whose total area reaches more than thirty-two square kilometers. It houses the world’s largest …

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Photo Municipal Park Bosque da Barra

The municipal park Bosque da Barra covers an area of fifty hectares and is located in the Bara da Tugica district. One of the m …

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Photo Nego Garden

Nego Garden is a garden of amazing figures in Nova Friburgo. This is an entire gallery of art by sculptor Nego. The master spen …

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Photo Snail Park

Snail Park is just one of dozens of national parks in Brazil. Brazilian parks are located in such a way that they serve as an exte …

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Photo Henrique Lage Park

Henrique Lage Park is a public park located at the foot of Corcovado Hill and covers an area of over 52 hectares. The history o …

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Photo Guinle Park

Guinle Park is one of the most beautiful urban parks in Rio de Janeiro. This green area is located in the south of the city and at …

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Photo Olympic Park

The Olympic Park is a huge complex being built in honor of the Olympic Games, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. The pa …

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Photo Pista Claudio Coutinho Reserve

Pista Claudio Coutinho is a former military base that is now a nature reserve. It is located on the top of a mountain in a picture …

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Photo Quinta Boa Vista Municipal Park

Quinta Boa Vista Municipal Park is located in the northern part of Rio and is the former residence of the royal family. This on …

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Photo Guapiacu Ecological Reserve “Lineika”

The Guapiacu Ecological Reserve Lineika protects one of the last line of Atlantic rainforests in Brazil. Forests stretch from nort …

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Photo Kidada Park

Kidada Park is considered a Brazilian reserve. Several centuries ago, its territory belonged to the noble Mexican Jose Antonio Pri …

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Photo Chico Mendes Ecological Park

The Ecological Park. Chico Mendesa is a vast natural park in Rio de Janeiro, created to preserve the natural environment and endan …

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Popular Questions and Answers

Answer: The UNESCO World Heritage Site has three key locations in Rio. The landscape of Corcovado with the statue of Christ the Redeemer was included in 2012 as a cultural landscape. The architectural ensemble “Sugar Head Mountains” with a cable car in 1912 is recognized as a monument of engineering thought. The historic center with the monastery of San Bento of the XVI century demonstrates a mixture of Portuguese colonial style and Brazilian Baroque.

Excursions Rio de Janeiro (36)

Photo Full day in Rio de Janeiro
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The most complete and best in our opinion tour of Rio. From the hotel we go to the main attraction of the city - the famous Statue …

170 $ group
Photo Panoramic flight by helicopter without doors over Rio de Janeiro
30 min. 1 - 3 0

Adrenaline rush: flying a helicopter with no doors over Rio! For the brave and the audacious! Ready to experience freedom on the …

483 $ man
Photo Imperial Petropolis
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The legend says. Emperor Don Pedro I traveled from Rio to the neighboring state of Minas Gerais for his imperial affairs. His path …

145 $ group
Photo Panoramic helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro
30 min. 2 - 5 0

An incredible helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro: see the city of dreams from a height! Forget about standard tours! This is y …

754 $ group

Guides Rio de Janeiro (8)

Rio de Janeiro
Language: Portuguese, Russian

We invite you to discover Rio de Janeiro with us – a city that is impossible to understand at first sight. We will clim …

Rio de Janeiro
Language: Английский, Русский

Programme 1. Rio tour ту Morning: Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) Start with the symbol of Rio and all of Br …

Photo Anna Ratova Guide license
Rio de Janeiro
Language: English, Spanish, Португальский, Русский

Excursions and services: Individual and group tours of Rio and surroundingsTransfers and individual routesHelicopter fl …

Photo Nina Nikolaevna Gromakova Guide license
Rio de Janeiro
Language: Португальский, Русский

Tours Rio de Janeiro (3)

Photo Nature around Rio
4 h. 1 - 2 0

The famous Sugar Head cable car, the mind-blowing landscapes of Rio, as well as a trip to the local Amazon to the caimans and capy …

250 $ group
Photo The Other Side of Rio
4 h. 1 - 2 0

Acquaintance with the city through the eyes of locals, as well as a view of Rio from a helicopter. Tour to the favela, where you w …

250 $ group
Photo Rio tour
4 h. 1 - 2 0

All the most important things to see in Rio: the statue of Christ, the historical center, local food, culture and street art.   …

250 $ group

What to see in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most expressive cities in the world, where history, colonial architecture and wildlife merge into a vivid picture. The name of the city is associated with Guanabara Bay, and its atmosphere is a mixture of carnival mood, sea breeze and green mountains that surround the cityscape. Here you can feel the dynamics of the metropolis, and the proximity of tropical nature, which makes Rio a unique place to travel.

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In the city are concentrated iconic man-made sights: 38-meter statue of Christ on top of Corcovado and cable car to Sugar Head open panoramas that will remain in memory forever. Maracana Stadium, Gustavu Capanema Palace, and former royal residences like Quinta Boa Vista illustrate architectural eras, while historic churches like San Francisco, Candelaria, and San Bento Monastery hold a rich cultural heritage. Modern museums, monuments and city squares complement this multi-layered image.

Natural attractions and places

Natural attractions in the surrounding area are striking in diversity: Tijuca National Park is one of the largest urban forests in the world, the Organ Hills create dramatic silhouettes, and the botanical gardens and the Brazilian Tropical Garden collect collections of rare plants. The beaches – Copacabana, Sao Conrado, Prainha and Abrico – beckon with golden sand and warm ocean, while Guanabara Bay, Pista Claudio Coutinho Reserves and Guapiacu ecological reserves preserve pristine corners of nature and offer excellent routes for walking.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site you can see all these places on an interactive map: brief descriptions, photos and practical tips will help you decide what to see first. It is easy to build a route - mark points of interest, calculate time and distance, combine city inspection with natural walks and beach rest. The map helps to navigate in space and plan busy days in the city.

You can travel around Rio on your own, following a pre-prepared route and enjoying the freedom of discovery, or use the services of local guides and book excursions for a deep dive into history, culture and little-known places. Local guides will discover behind-the-scenes stories, suggest convenient routes and help make the trip safe and rich, and independent walks will allow you to feel the rhythm of the city with your own steps.

Rio de Janeiro is waiting for guests: come to see the statue of Christ in the rays of dawn, climb Sugar Head, walk through the botanical gardens and swim on the famous beaches. Discover the city through walks, thoughtful routes and excursions – and let each trip to Rio be the beginning of new experiences and discoveries.

 

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