Most reviewed Things to dos in Rio de Janeiro

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Rio de Janeiro through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 962 places from Things to do category.

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Christ the Redeemer
Cultural landmark
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
4.80 (118.7K reviews) (~4.55 km from centre)
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Maracanã
Stadium
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
4.70 (102.2K reviews) (~2.13 km from centre)
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Museu do Amanhã
Science museum
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
4.70 (97.2K reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)
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Escadaria Selarón
Tourist attraction
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
4.60 (81.4K reviews) (~3.13 km from centre)
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AquaRio
Aquarium
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
4.60 (78.7K reviews) (~2.64 km from centre)
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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) (~6.57 km from centre)
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Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca
National park
Iconic mountains with climbing, hiking trails, panoramic city views & wildlife sightings.
4.90 (54.3K reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)
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Parque Lage
Park
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
4.60 (46.5K reviews) (~5.25 km from centre)
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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Botanical garden
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
4.70 (43.3K reviews) (~6.77 km from centre)
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BioPark of Rio
Zoo
Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.
4.20 (42.5K reviews) (~2.14 km from centre)
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Copacabana Fort
Fortress
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
4.80 (42.2K reviews) (~8.65 km from centre)
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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)
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Quinta da Boa Vista
City park
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
4.60 (41.1K reviews) (~1.43 km from centre)
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Parque Madureira
Park
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
4.60 (38.1K reviews) (~15.6 km from centre)
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Imperial Museum
Museum
Housed in the stately 1845 palace of Brazil's first emperor, this museum documents Brazil's history.
4.80 (34.6K reviews) (~44.94 km from centre)
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Paineiras Corcovado (Cristo Redentor)
Tourist information center
Lookout spot near the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue featuring cafes, shops & picturesque views.
4.70 (30.5K reviews) (~4.17 km from centre)
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Pedra do Arpoador
Scenic spot
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
4.80 (29.6K reviews) (~9.02 km from centre)
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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Park
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
4.70 (27.7K reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Sambodrome
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
4.50 (25.9K reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)
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Campo de São Bento
Park
Relaxed park featuring a lake with a fountain, a kids' play area & a weekend handicrafts market.
4.70 (25.8K reviews) (~10.46 km from centre)
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