Best places: Things to dos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Iconic mountains with climbing, hiking trails, panoramic city views & wildlife sightings.

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

Part of the 180-km. Transcarioca Trail, this short trail winds through jungle to Sugar Loaf's peak.

👍👍 Bucket list for people visiting Rio. Its about $32 for the ride in the trams up the sugarloaf. They are round trip and for both peaks. Gorgeous view of the city from the top. You can buy online or at the entrance.

Catholic church from the 17th-century, known for its 382 steps & views over Rio, plus a funicular.

Elaborate, century-old Moorish-style building housing a medical research facility open for tours.

Steep trail known for its notable, face-shaped rock with ancient inscriptions & stunning city views.

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👍👍 Fantastic hike for a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro. Aim to arrive early, at 8am, to get a quick parking space in the lot next to the entrance. The trail is beautiful and full of vegetation and animals. Tip: there's no shadow in the top! Bring water and sun protection.

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

👍👍 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...

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

👍👍 Amazing experience with Daniel. It’s my first time and it was a great one. I was picked up from the hotel and went to the place where we did the paragliding. It was all organized and everything went smooth.

👍👍 Maravilhoso! Guiada cantada amei. Lindo. Inspirador! Dinâmico! Acesso de carro ou só uber. Nada de transporte público. Ambiente acolhedor, organizado, limpo, ... Como é bom ver a arte da cultura brasileira aqui, tão pertinho. Do barro, da madeira, da natureza,.. quanta criatividade e cuidado nos m...

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

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

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

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

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.