1
Christ the Redeemer
Cultural landmark
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
4.80 (116.7K reviews)
2
Maracanã
Stadium
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
4.70 (102.2K reviews)
3
Museu do Amanhã
Science museum
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
4.70 (96K reviews)
4
Escadaria Selarón
Tourist attraction
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
4.60 (79.8K reviews)
5
AquaRio
Aquarium
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
4.60 (78.7K reviews)
6
Sugar Loaf cable car
Gondola lift station
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
4.80 (59.7K reviews)
8
Parque Lage
Park
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
4.60 (45.9K reviews)
10
BioPark of Rio
Animal park
Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.
4.20 (42.2K reviews)
11
Copacabana Fort
Fortress
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
4.80 (42.2K reviews)
12
Quinta da Boa Vista
City park
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
4.60 (41.1K reviews)
13
Parque Madureira
Park
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
4.60 (38.1K reviews)
15
Pedra do Arpoador
Scenic spot
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
4.80 (29.6K reviews)
20
Tijuca National Park
National park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
4.80 (21K reviews)