Best places: Scenic spots in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

👍👍 Long lines for a ticket, close to 2 hrs wait. Nice views and a good place to visit. Ticket was R$ 150.00.

A steep trail leads to this park overlook providing expansive views of the city & coastline.

Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.

Buzzing promenade with food kiosks & skyscraper hotels lining a famed stretch of sandy beach.

👍👍 A beautiful viewpoint and seems to be off the beaten track. However, beware: we got there by a car and yet we were immediately tracked by the local gangs and a motorbike with two men immediately appeared on the scene. They pretended to enjoy the view but our local guide quickly understood what was h...

Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.

European & Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman, with gardens & city views.

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👍👍 Lugar lindo, que vista! Ótimo para caminhadas ou apenas para acalmar um pouco da correria do Centro ou da semana.

👍👍 É um lugar lindo, com ruas ainda de paralelepípedo, casas com suas fachas históricas coliniais preservadas, uma linda vista diurna e noturna do Rio de Janeiro. Do alto do Parque das ruínas então, vê-se o Rio, centro/zona sul em grandes proporções. É muito bem localizado, pois está próximo ao centro,...