Rio de Janeiro

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Photo Trindade or Cachadaco Beach

Trindade or Cachadaco Beach is a beach overlooking the rainforest, which is located in Parati, Rio de Janeiro. Locals consider thi …

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Photo Copacabana fortress

Copacabana Fortress was built in 1914 to strengthen the defenses of Guanabara Bay. The thickness of the walls reaches 12 meters. T …

Photo Fiskal Island

Fiskal Island, located in Guanabara Bay, near the city center, is famous for its most important attraction – a palace built in 188 …

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Photo Barra de Guaratiba Beach

Barra de Guaratiba is a beach located in an ecologically clean area, surrounded by mangroves and tropical forests of the Atlantic. …

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Photo Gloria Church

Not far from the Flamengo Park in Rio de Janeiro, you can see the snow-white church of Gloria, rising on a hill. This building has …

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Photo Real Gabinete Portugues da Leitura Library

The Real Gabinete Portugues da Leitura Library is a traditional cultural institution located in downtown Rio de Janeiro and incorp …

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Photo St. Anthony's Monastery

The Monastery of St. Antonia is a monastery located on the hill of Rio de Janeiro. The construction of the monastery began in 1608 …

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Photo San Bento Monastery

The Monastery of San Bento in Rio de Janeiro is one of the oldest architectural complexes in the city. The monastery was founded b …

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Photo The Oasis Graal Shopping Centre

The Oasis Graal is a huge shopping mall in Rio Bonito. The Oasis of the Grail is a real paradise for a shopaholic. On its territor …

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Photo Square 15 November

November 15 is a famous place in Rio de Janeiro, named after the day Brazil became an independent republic (November 15, 1889). …

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Photo Sao Conrado Beach

Sao Conrado is one of the most beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro, located on the southern outskirts of the city. Proximity to ci …

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Photo Rosario Church

The Church of Rosario (Igreja do Ros rio) is located in the ancient square named after General Tiburcia. It is one of the favorite …

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Photo National Library of Brazil

The National Library of Brazil is the greatest library in the world. According to the laws of the country, all published books mus …

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Photo Mount Silvado

Mount Silvado is the fourth largest mountain in Rio de Marica. Its height reaches 639 meters above sea level. From the top of t …

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Photo Tropical Islands of Rio de Janeiro

The tropical islands of Rio de Janeiro are a complex of islands located about ten kilometers from the city. A small number of n …

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Photo Statue of Christ the Redeemer

The statue of Christ the Redeemer is an amazing landmark of the world, which has been considered the hallmark of Brazil for 80 yea …

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Photo Dr. Leopoldo Teixeira Leyte's Iron Bridge

The Iron Bridge of Dr. Leopoldo Teixeira Leyte is a bridge built across the Paraiba do Sul River. It was built by the engineer Fro …

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Photo Church of Our Lady Matrice Conceysau

The Church of Our Lady Matrice Conseisau is a temple that was built in 1749. The church is famous for the fact that it houses one …

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Photo Boa Viagem Island

The island of Boa Viagem in Niteroy is an amazingly beautiful island with beautiful views of the beaches, bays and the city itself …

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Photo The First Church of Our Lady

First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies is an architectural and religious landmark located in the historic center of Parati. The …

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Photo Botinas Islands

The Botinas Islands, located in the bay of the modern international tourist resort Angra Dos Reis, from a bird's eye view resemble …

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Photo San Bento Monastery in Rio de Janeiro

San Bento Monastery is only 25 years younger than Rio de Janeiro and was founded in 1590. The monastery is one of the masterpieces …

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Photo Imperial Palace

One of the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro is the Imperial Palace (Pa o Imperial). For centuries, behind the walls of this b …

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Photo Brava Beach

Brava Beach is located on the western end of the Armasan dos Buzius peninsula, not far from Rio. This semi-wild beach is famous fo …

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Photo Beach of Japonez Island

The beach of the island of Japonez is considered an interesting tourist attraction. The island is located in the Atlantic Ocean ne …

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Photo Sugar Head Mountain

Guanabara Bay is an amazing place where islands, hills and the sea alternate. But most exotic is the Sugar Head of this cove of Ri …

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Photo Fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra

The fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra is covered with many secrets and legends, which talk about the mysterious ghosts that supposed …

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Photo Botafogu Bay

Botafogu Bay is a popular tourist destination that is famous for its amazing scenic views. It was named after the military San Jua …

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Photo Rio Negro Palace

The Rio Negro Palace is one of the official residences of the President of Brazil. Its construction began in 1889, three months be …

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Photo Leblon Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Leblon Beach is, by and large, a continuation of Ipanema Beach. The beach belongs to a respectable area with a similar name. That …

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Photo Poco Maribondo Falls

Poco Maribondo Falls is a beautiful waterfall located deep in the forest in Rio de Janeiro. Getting to it is quite difficult, but …

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Photo Fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra

The fortress of Santa Cruz da Barra is a historically significant structure located near Guanabara Bay on the edge of a cliff. At …

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Photo João Avelange Olympic Stadium

The João Avelange Olympic Stadium is the largest sports venue in Brazil. Major football matches are held at the stadium and athlet …

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Photo Plaza Boticario

Boticario is a small square in Rio de Janeiro, around which there are many old buildings built in the 18th century. The square has …

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Photo Papagaius Island

Papagayusz Island is a small massif of volcanic origin near Cabu Friu. This is one of the most picturesque places on the Atlantic …

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Photo Flamengo Beach

Flamengo is one of the most popular beaches in all of Rio de Janeiro. It is located right next to the bay, called Guanabara. The a …

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Photo Parati Library

The Parati Library is located in the historic center of the city. From the windows of the halls there is a beautiful view of the b …

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Photo Karmu Square

Karmu Square is a historic center located in the center of Rio de Janeiro. This square is one of the oldest historical monuments e …

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Photo Praia Grande Beach

Praia Grande Beach is a fairly large beach located in Arraial do Cabo. The beach attracts tourists with soft white sand and transp …

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Photo Laranjeiras Stadium

Laranjeiras Stadium is a small arena located near Guanabara Palace. Since it is located in the historic Orange district, this is w …

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Excursions Rio de Janeiro (36)

Photo Favela: Real Rio from the Inside
4 h. 20 - 2 0

As a licensed tour guide to Rio, I’ll be able to guide you through any tour, whether it’s a visit to the statue of Christ or a hik …

90 $ group
Photo Gastronomic tour of Brazilian cuisine
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Exclusive offer. Feel like a real Brazilian! We offer you not just a tour of restaurants with Brazilian food. We suggest you do it …

145 $ group
Photo Tour to Niteroi
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This city is located on the other side of Guanabara Bay. Right across from Rio. There are 600,000 people in the city. It is famous …

145 $ group
Photo Rio on the Wave: Surfing + Yoga
2 h. 1 - 8 0

The class takes place in Barra da Tijuca, a modern part of Rio, about 30-40 minutes from Copacabana. This area is often referred t …

130 $ man

Guides Rio de Janeiro (9)

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Rio de Janeiro
Language: Portuguese, Русский

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Rio de Janeiro
Language: Английский, Spanish, Португальский, Русский

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

Rio de Janeiro
Language: English, Русский

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

Foz do Iguaçu
Language: Russian

Tours and excursions to Iguazu Falls and helicopter flights over Rio de Janeiro Classic of Excellence: Excursion to I …

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 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
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

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.

Manufactures and facilities

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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