Best places in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to visit (UPDATED December, 2023)

Best places in Rio de Janeiro

Discover the best places in Rio de Janeiro, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.4K places in the city.

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Lasai Restaurante

Fine dining restaurant

Basque-inspired modern restaurant, headed up by Chef Rafa Costa e Silva, that uses local ingredients

$$$$

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~4.89 km from centre)

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé

Catholic church

18th-century Catholic church, site of coronations & weddings, with rococo-style gilded carvings.

4.90 (1.1K reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)

Institute of Research and New Black Memory

Association or organization

👍👍 Very powerful message here! Rio is a beautiful city but it fails to recognize publicly its own history openly. This museum is the start of that recognition. One of my favorite stops in all of Brazil! The entire museum had English translation to allow for its powerful message to be delivered to o...

4.90 (981 reviews) (~2.37 km from centre)

Cheirin Bão

Coffee shop

👍👍 I always say that I love this franchise. Today I took my mom to brunch there. We tried a few things, which were generally delicious. They currently have this winter menu that has exotic and interesting options. I wanted to try everything! I'll have to come back again. First thing I tried there and d...

4.90 (972 reviews) (~1.37 km from centre)

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) (~4.55 km from centre)

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Cultural center

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

4.80 (41.7K reviews) (~3.54 km from centre)

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Performing arts theater

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

4.80 (19.4K reviews) (~3.37 km from centre)

Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)

Museum

Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.

4.80 (17.1K reviews) (~3.76 km from centre)

Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra)

Tourist attraction

This massive diversity-themed Eduardo Kobra mural was created to celebrate the 2016 Rio Olympics.

4.80 (13.7K reviews) (~2.93 km from centre)

Mirante Dona Marta

Observation deck

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

4.80 (8.3K reviews) (~4.01 km from centre)

Rotisseria Sírio Libaneza (Árabe do Largo do Machado)

Lebanese restaurant

A cozy spot for quick Arabic specialties including snacks & desserts, with counter or table seating.

$$ $$

4.80 (6.5K reviews) (~3.89 km from centre)

Museu Histórico Nacional

Museum

National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.

4.80 (6.2K reviews) (~4.12 km from centre)

Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa

Local history museum

Memorial collection of literary documents & original furniture, plus a library & a peaceful garden.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~4.78 km from centre)

Teatro Riachuelo Rio

Theater production

Built in the 19th century, this theater hosts plays, musicals, stand-up comedy & concerts.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~3.34 km from centre)

Lilia

Restaurant

👍👍 I was recommended Lilia's from someone who's in the business and he was absolutely right - this is one of the best restaurants in town! The menu changes frequently but the theme seems to be fresh ingredients with subtle but still flavorful sauces. It's a real gem and worth visiting! Edit: came back...

$$ $$

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~2.61 km from centre)

Royal Portuguese Reading Room

Public library

Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~2.85 km from centre)

Cecília Meireles Hall

Performing arts theater

A venue opened in 1965 by the State Office of Culture to promote chamber music & concertos.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~3.2 km from centre)

L'Atelier du Cuisinier

French restaurant

A blend of French & Brazilian ingredients & culinary techniques in a bistro setting.

$$$ $

4.90 (639 reviews) (~3.2 km from centre)

Convento de Santo Antônio

Convent

This centuries-old monastery features ornate religious art & a church with a gilded interior.

4.90 (633 reviews) (~3.13 km from centre)

Corcovado

Mountain peak

Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~4.6 km from centre)

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