Best places: Observation decks in Brazil

Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.

👍👍 Amazing waterfalls and Incredible views from every angle. From the Brazilian side there are fabulous panoramic views from an accessible walkway. Allow more time to explore from the Argentinian side as there are multiple trails winding in and around the falls. It's a really immersive experience as yo...

Highway-side viewing area overlooking a scenic reservoir, with shade, benches & restrooms.

👍 No local é possível receber orientações quanto a observações espaciais, com profissional qualificado, o qual explica e mostra alguns astros disponíveis no dia. É gratuita a entrada. Somente como feedback, poderia ser disponibilizado nas páginas de mídias os tipos de astros disponíveis, bem como melh...

19th-century observatory tower with regular astronomy sessions & diverse cultural exhibits.

👍👍 This observatory is on the 51st floor, which doesn’t sound that high, but it’s one of the tallest buildings in the city and it sits on a high neighborhood. This is also the only observatory in the city, so it’ll have to do. It’s actually very nice—with observation decks on 2 floors. From the top of...

Observation deck with city & ocean views, plus street food vendors & stalls for traditional crafts.

👍👍 Não foi possível a visitação. Apesar do site colocar os dias e horários, o encarregado disse que as visitações estão proibidas. Mas a praia e a vista valem a pena.

👍👍 Very good. We were here on a bike tour. Luckily it was the first dry day since we got to Rio. Very safe.

Astronomical observatory open since 1977 equipped with telescopes for appointment-only visits.

👍👍 Safe trail. There are stairs to get to it. If you have limited mobility, you should take the park bus, check the timetables.

👍👍 Dia muito significativo para mim e minha família. Foi muito legal saber mais da história de nosso planeta, da vida humana e das possibilidades de vida inteligente fora da Terra. Além disso, pessoal do museu muito gentil. Desde o processo do agendamento até a despedida. Recomendo a experiência. 😊

👍 The place is half deserted 🏜 and worn out by time, but it is still an exceptional place to observe the lower part of the city.