What to do in Rio de Janeiro 2025: The best Attractions and Beaches
A city recognized as one of the best destinations in the world, we tell you what to do in Rio de Janeiro: attractions, nature, culture and fun to discover.
Known for its natural beauties and impressive tourist attractions, its enchanting samba and its incomparable caipirinha, this vibrant Brazilian city is one of the most visited destinations in the world. Find out what to visit, know and what to do in Rio de Janeiro , the gateway to the main destinations in Brazil .
Known for its natural beauties and impressive tourist attractions, its enchanting samba and its incomparable caipirinha, this vibrant Brazilian city is one of the most visited destinations in the world. Find out what to visit, know and what to do in Rio de Janeiro , the gateway to the main destinations in Brazil .
What to do in Rio de Janeiro
RIO Galeão - Tom Jobim International Airport is the only one in the state for international flights and provides an efficient and pleasant experience for those leaving, arriving and making connections with other destinations.
As Argentina and Brazil are very close countries to each other, Argentines do not need to make great preparations to go to Rio de Janeiro, since in only 3 hours you can reach this wonderful city.
We tell you about some of the impressive attractions, nature, culture and fun to discover in Rio de Janeiro.
Known for its natural beauties and impressive tourist attractions, its enchanting samba and its incomparable caipirinha, this vibrant Brazilian city is one of the most visited destinations in the world. Find out what to visit, know and what to do in Rio de Janeiro , the gateway to the main destinations in Brazil .
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Christ the redeemer
The Christ the Redeemer is one of the most iconic destinations in Rio. To get to the top of the mountain you can take the Corcovado Train and take in the amazing views while traversing the Tijuca National Forest. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and the ticket must be purchased in advance in high season.
Bread of sugar
It is one of the most beautiful attractions in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most famous in Brazil. It is a natural, geological, historical and tourist landmark of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
As a natural landmark, it reminds sailors arriving at Guanabara Bay and as a geological landmark, it reminds about the history of the planet.
Cable car: it was the first installed in Brazil and the third in the world. There are several options for those who want to visit the Sugar Loaf:
Obtain a Golden Ticket that grants visitors the possibility of having a special reception in the hall and preferential access in the remaining stations.
Take a Behind the Scenes Tour to visit the history of the famous Sugar Loaf cable car
Book a Historical Tour.
Jeep tour in Tijuca Forest
Tijuca is one of the largest urban rainforests in the world located in the neighborhoods of RÃo Tijuca and Barra de Tijuca where its entrances are. It is located in a mountainous region, encompassing the Tijuca Massif.
The forest forms a natural boundary that separates the western area of the city from the southern, central and northern areas, and the northern area from the southern area.
Tijuca Park is the most visited national park in Brazil, with more than a million visitors per year, among Brazilians and foreigners of all ages.
Through a jeep tour through the forest, it is possible to see a series of historical places surrounded by nature, such as the China View, the Emperor's Table, as well as many waterfalls and walking trails.
During the tours you can see wildlife such as monkeys and birds, and the guides explain all the details about the history of the different sites. The main purpose of the Jeep Tour is to promote the experience of closer contact with nature.
Museum of Tomorrow
As a new icon of the modernization of the port of Rio de Janeiro, the Museum of Tomorrow was born in Plaza Mauá as a science museum destined to explore, imagine and conceive all the possibilities to build the future.
Created by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the building, which has been designed by the bromeliads of the city's Botanical Garden, occupies an area of 15 square meters, surrounded by swimming pools, gardens, a bicycle lane and a leisure area.
The Museum of Tomorrow is a museum of applied sciences that explores the opportunities and challenges that humanity will be forced to face in the coming decades from the perspective of sustainability and coexistence.
Lapa neighborhood
The Lapa neighborhood is home to Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct built in the mid-18th century by the colonial authorities. It is the main symbol of the bohemian neighborhood with a lot of history, restaurants and places to dance, including the traditional Brazilian samba.
The famous Santa Teresa trams, which connect Lapa to the Santa Teresa neighborhood, are not only a form of daily transportation for residents, but are also sought after by tourists to visit and take a ride. It is an attraction of the city and part of the local landscape from the postcards.
The Selarón Staircase , also known as the 'Selaron Steps', is located in Lapa and is a world-famous set of steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón, who has called it "my tribute to the Brazilian people."
When he lived in Brazil, the artist dedicated his life to beautifying his neighborhood in Lapa with painted tiles that he collected.
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Rio Beaches
Brazil is famous throughout the world for the beauty of its beaches and Rio de Janeiro has spectacular beaches endowed with generous nature and a high-flying tourist infrastructure.
Although all Rio de Janeiro beaches are beautiful, some have characteristics that make them special:
Copacabana:
It is the most famous beach in Rio and perhaps in the world. With 4 km long, it is located on Av. Atlántica, at the same level as the sidewalk, a very unusual detail on a beach. It is a beach suitable for sports such as soccer and volleyball.
In front of Copacabana, important restaurants, hotels, shops and craft markets are displayed.
Ipanema:
Immortalized, as we said, by the song "Garota de Ipanema", this beach is the favorite of the jet-setters.
It is one of the favorites for surfers, as well as being a point for diving. Facing it are the islands of Palmas and Cagarras, where underwater hunting and snorkeling are practiced.
Arpoador:
With just 500 meters. long, is the beach that separates Copacabana from Ipanema. Its sunrises are visited by tourists and cariocas who congregate on its sands to witness this wonderful natural event.
Leblon:
This beach is mainly suitable for sports, since its waters are very rough and bathing is not recommended. So if you like sports, Leblon is your ideal destination.
Vermelha:
It is the beach that is at the foot of the Pan de Azúcar hill, one of the quietest beaches in Rio. Due to its qualities, it is preferred by families with children and by the elderly, who like to sunbathe without the inconvenience that the massive public of the other beaches provokes.
Tijuca Bar:
It is the longest beach in Rio, with 18 km long. Its waters are green and clean, although dangerous due to its currents. It is the favorite of surfers.
In it they practice: windsurfing, kitesurfing and coastal fishing. In addition, spontaneous parties are permanently organized. A perfect beach for the youngest.
