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.

Hilltop park with iconic views of Guanabara Bay & surrounding hills, plus a paragliding launch.

👍👍 nice view... cool

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.

👍 O mirante está bastante abandonado, mas a vista é espetacular e a brisa que bate lá em cima é deliciosa, ótimo lugar para fotos.

👍👍 Good vibes!

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

👍👍 Fácil acesso de transporte público ( pegando trem até a estação Paracambi) com um caminhada moderada, mas nada muito intenso. A cachoeira tem uma área ampla de água, podem não tem poço fundo, sendo ideal para crianças, a cascata é maravilhosa, com uma força média que dá pra fazer massagem nas costas...