Rio de Janeiro
City in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro or simply Rio, is the seaside city of the state of the same name in Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro State is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. The state is divided into 22 cities.
Rio de Janeiro City is divided into 4 zones - West Zone, North Zone, South Zone and Central Zone.
How to Reach Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão – Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (IATA Code - GIG), popularly known by its original name Galeão International Airport, is the main airport serving Rio de Janeiro. It was the country's fourth-busiest airport by passenger traffic. It is located northeast end of Rio de Janeiro city.
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Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
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Tourist Places in Rio de Janeiro
I have described 125 Best Places to Visit in Rio de Janeiro. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Rio de Janeiro. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Rio de Janeiro. Also described The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro and Fun Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro.
So that you can able to know the Famous Rio de Janeiro Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Rio de Janeiro Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately US$ 190 to visit all the places listed below. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Rio de Janeiro.
Day-1: Governador Island
Governador Island is the largest island in Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro. The island is the home to Rio de Janeiro's main airport, Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport, and the Galeão Air Force Base. It divided into 14 neighborhoods: Bancários, Cacuia, Cocotá, Galeão, Jardim Carioca, Jardim Guanabara, Moneró, Pitangueiras, Portuguesa, Praia da Bandeira, Ribeira, Tauá and Zumbi.
Praia de Tubiacanga
Beach
How to go: It is located north of Governador Island. Near the northeast of Galeão International Airport in Tubiacanga.
Our Lady of Aparecida Parish - Ilha do Governador
Church
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 6 PM. Saturday - 8 AM to 12 PM.
How to go: It is located about 3.1 km from Praia de Tubiacanga beach towards east in Portuguesa neighborhood.
Praia do Dendê
Beach
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Our Lady of Aparecida church towards northeast.
Praia da Rosa
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from Praia do Dendê towards northeast in Tauá neighborhood.
Praia dos Bancarios
Beach
How to go: It is located about 640 meters from Praia da Rosa towards north in Bancários neighborhood and north side of EISA - Estaleiro Ilha Shipyard.
Praia Grande
Beach
How to go: It is located about 750 meters from Praia dos Bancarios towards northeast in Freguesia neighborhood.
Ponta do Tipitimirim
Point
How to go: It is located about 950 meters from Praia Grande towards northeast end.
Praia do Saco do Pinhao
Beach
How to go: It is located about 80 meters south of Ponta do Tipitimirim.
Day-2: Governador Island
Ponta do Quilombo
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.4 km from Praia do Saco do Pinhao towards southeast in Freguesia neighborhood.
Praia do Bananal
Beach
How to go: It is located about 820 meters from Ponta do Quilombo in Freguesia neighborhood.
Guanabara Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located southeast end of Praia do Bananal in Freguesia neighborhood.
Praia Congonhas do Campo
Beach
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Guanabara Beach towards southwest in Bancários neighborhood bus stop.
Praia de Cocotá
Beach
How to go: It is located about 330 meters from Praia Congonhas do Campo towards southwest in Cocotá neighborhood.
Estaçao Cocota
Ferry terminal
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Praia de Cocotá towards south at 732, 730 Praia da Bandeira, 732 - Cocotá in Cocotá neighborhood.
Praia Da Bandeira
Beach
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Estaçao Cocota towards south in Praia da Bandeira neighborhood.
Praia das Pitangueiras
Beach
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Praia Da Bandeira towards south in Pitangueiras neighborhood.
Praia da Engenhoca
Beach
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Praia das Pitangueiras towards southeast in Ribeira neighborhood.
Praia da Ribeira
Beach
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Praia da Engenhoca towards southeast in Ribeira neighborhood.
Praça da Ribeira
Park
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Praia da Ribeira towards southwest in Ribeira neighborhood.
Praia Intendente
Beach
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Praça da Ribeira towards south in Ribeira neighborhood.
Day-3: Governador Island
Praia do Golfinho
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2.3 km from Praia Intendente towards west in Cacuia neighborhood.
Praia da Bica
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Praia do Golfinho towards northwest in Jardim Guanabara neighborhood.
Mirante Ilha
Observatory
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Praia da Bica towards west in Jardim Guanabara neighborhood.
Praia do Engenho Velho
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Mirante Ilha Observatory towards northwest in Jardim Guanabara neighborhood.
Praia Belo Jardim
Beach
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Praia do Engenho Velho towards southwest in Galeão neighborhood.
Praia do Galeão
Beach
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from Praia do Galeão towards west in Galeão neighborhood.
Day-4:
Quinta da Boa Vista
Park
Visiting Time: Friday to Wednesday - 7 AM to 6 PM. Thursday - 24 hours.
How to go: It is located about 3 km from the Central do Brasil train station towards west in São Cristóvão neighborhood.
Paço de São Cristóvão
Palace
Palace of Saint Christopher also known as Palácio Imperial de São Cristóvão.
The place was part of a Jesuit farm. In 1759, the property passed into private ownership.
The Portuguese-Lebanese slave merchant, Elie Antun Lubbus, built a manor house on a hill around 1803. When the Portuguese court moved to Brazil, in 1808, Elias António Lopes donated his farm to Prince Regent John VI. John VI stayed at the Manor House for a long time. The palace has been renovated for decades. A cast iron gate was erected there. A tower was built. A staircase was built to enter the residence on the second floor. The previous tower was rebuilt. Wetland drainage and roads have been improved.
The most important reforms began during Prince Pedro's marriage to the Austrian Archdiocese Maria Leopoldina in 1819 and ended in 1821. the Imperial couple resided in the palace. In front of the palace was placed a decorative portico, a gift sent from England to Brazil by Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland. Inspired by Robert Adams's porch for the "Sion House" in England, the Gate was built.
After Brazil's declaration of independence in 1822, the palace became the residence of Emperor Pedro I. A new tower was added to the left of the main facade, and the third floor of the palace was added. Many rooms in the palace, including the Throne Room and the Ambassador's Room, were decorated with paintings.
The future Queen Maria II of Portugal and the future Emperor Pedro II of Brazil were born here. Empress Maria Leopoldina died in the palace in 1826. Pedro II grew up and was educated in the palace and in 1869 ordered the gardens to be rebuilt. The children of Pedro II, including Princess Isabelle, famous for abolishing slavery from Brazil in 1888, were born in the palace.
After the proclamation of the republic in 1889, the Imperial family left the country and the palace and its surrounding gardens were vacated. In 1891, the building was used by Brazilian politicians to draft the country's first Republican constitution.
In 1892, the director of the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro was able to move the institution to the palace. The interior decoration of the palace was scattered, but parts of it are still found in museums.
The National Museum of Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1818 by King John VI of Portugal.
On 2 September 2018, the palace was devastated by an extensive fire.
How to go: It is located in Quinta da Boa Vista park.
BioPark of Rio
Zoo
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 4 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 40 Reals ($7.80) for adult. 20 Reals ($3.80) for age 3-21, above 60 and disabled.
How to go: It is located west of Quinta da Boa Vista in São Cristóvão neighborhood.
Maracanã
Neighborhood
Maracanã is bordered by 'Praça da Bandeira', 'Tijuca' and 'Vila Isabel' neighborhoods.
Maracanã stadium is locaced in this Neighborhood, which was one of the four "Olympic Zones" during the 2016 Summer Olympics. The UERJ, which is one of the main universities in Rio de Janeiro, is also located in Maracanã. Maracanã also contains Maracanã Village, an old museum building.
How to go: It is located south of São Cristóvão neighborhood after the rail line.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket.
Day-5:
Aquário Marinho
Aquarium
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday - 9 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 140 Reals ($26.59) for Foreign adult. 100 Reals ($19) for Brasilian. 70 Reals ($13.30) for age 3-17, student from 18-21, senior age 60+ and disabled. Free for child age 0-2.
How to go: It is located about 1.1 km from Pedra do Sal towards northwest at Praça Muhammad Ali - Via Binário do Porto, s/n - Gamboa. Near Utopia Aquario Tram stop.
Pedra do Sal
Historical Landmark
Pedra do Sal means 'Rock of Salt'.
A group of migrants from Bahia (Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil) moved to the Saúde area around 1608.
By this time the first large docks and warehouses in Rio de Janeiro were being built, the roads extending to Pedra da Prainha, later known as Pedra do Sal. There was a big slave market. The place became the meeting place of the Bahians.
How to go: It is located in Saúde neighborhood. About 900 meters from the Central do Brasil train station towards northeast.
Centro
Zone
Centro is one of the 4 zones in Rio de Janeiro.
How to go: It is located east side of Central do Brasil train station.
Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)
Art museum
Visiting Time: Thursday to Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 Reals ($3.80) for adult. 10 Reals ($1.90) for age below 21, disabled and Accompanying people with disabled. Free for child age 0-5, age over 60.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Pedra do Sal towards northeast at Praça Mauá, 5 - Centro. Near Parada dos Museus - Tram stop.
Museu do Amanhã
Science Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 30 Reals ($5.70).
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from Museu de Arte do Rio towards northeast at Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro.
Ilha Fiscal
Island
Ilha Fiscal is an island in the Gulf of Guanabara Bay. The customs offices were housed in a neo-Gothic palace that was inaugurated on April 27, 1889 for the participation of the emperor and several foreign guests. The palace was famous for the "The Last Royal Ball" event, which took place on November 9, 1889. The ball was in honor of a visiting Chilean delegation of Navy members with an alleged attendance of 6,000 guests. Six days after the ball, the monarchy was overthrown by a military and political alliance that gave birth to the Republic of Brazil.
Ilha Fiscal now hosts a museum of cultural history and maintained by the Navy of Brazil.
Visiting Time: Thursday to Sunday - 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Reals ($5.70) for adult. 15 Reals ($2.85) for age below 21 and over 60.
How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Museu do Amanhã towards east.
Day-6:
Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Library and Institute
The institution was founded in 1837 by a group of 43 Portuguese immigrants.
The Emperor Pedro II (1831–1889) laid the cornerstone of the current building on 10 June 1880. It was built in 1880-1887.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Central do Brasil trains station towards east at R. Luís de Camões, 30 - Centro.
Museu Histórico Nacional
Museum
Visiting Time: Thursday and Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday - 1 PM to 4 PM. Sunday to Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Reals ($1.90).
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Royal Portuguese Reading Room towards east at Praça Mal. Âncora, s/n - Centro.
Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Opera House
The building was built in 1905-1909. It was inaugurated on 14 July 1909. It had capacity of 1,739 viewers. Capacity was later increased to 2,205 seats.
Visiting Time: Guided Tours - Tuesday to Friday - 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM and 4 PM. Saturday and Holiday - 11 AM, 12 PM and 1 PM.
Entry Fee: Guided Tour - 20 Reals ($3.80) and 10 Reals ($1.90) for discount.
How to go: It is located about 730 meters from Museu Histórico Nacional towards southwest at Praça Floriano, S/N - Centro.
Catedral Metropolitana de São
Church
The church is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro. It was built in 1964-1979.
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 5 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Municipal Theater towards southwest at Avenue Chile, 245 - Centro.
Lapa
Neighborhood
The Neighborhood is located in Centro and is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.
How to go: It is located south end of Centro.
Escadaria Selarón
Stairway
There are 215 steps measuring 125 metres long betweeen Lapa and Santa Teresa neighbourhoods. It is a colorful stairway, which was constructed between 1990-2013 by Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.
How to go: It is located southeast end of Lapa neighborhood.
Day-7:
Santa Teresa
Neighborhood
It is located on top of the Santa Teresa hill. It is famous for its winding, narrow streets.
How to go: It is located south of Lapa neighborhood of Centro.
Parque das Ruínas
Park
The site was the residence of Belle Époque art mecenas Laurinda Santos Lobo until 1953. She used to invited intellectuals and artists to her mansion. after 40 years of abandonment, Rio de Janeiro's state government purchased the site in 1993 and transformed into a cultural center.
Visiting Time: Thursday to Sunday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Monday to Wednesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Escadaria Selarón stairway towards southwest at R. Murtinho Nobre, 169 in Santa Teresa neighborhood.
Day-8:
Parque do Flamengo
Park
Flamengo Park was completed in 1965.
How to go: It is starts from the west side of Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont along Guanabara Bay about 5 km long, in the Flamengo district.
Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Museum
Visiting Time: Thursday and Friday - 1 PM to 6 PM. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday to Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 20 Reals ($3.90) for adult and 10 Reals ($1.90) for student, child and senior 60+.
How to go: It is located at the east side of Lapa Neighborhood at Avenue Infante Dom Henrique, 85 in Flamengo Park.
Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial
Monument
Monument to the Dead of World War II was built in 1960 to commemorates Brazil's participation and losses in the Second World War (WWII).
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from Museu de Arte Moderna towards south in Flamengo Park.
Praia do Flamengo
Beach
How to go: It is located about 750 meters from World War II monument towards south and south of Marina da Glória in Flamengo Park.
Monumento a Cuauhtemoc
Monument
The monument of Cuauhtémoc (1502 - February 26, 1525). He is also called Cuauhtemotzin or Guatimozin, was the last Aztec Tlatoani governor of Tenochtitlán and the last Aztec emperor in Mexico. This statue was a gift fron Mexico to Brazil in 1922.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Praia do Flamengo towards southwest in Flamengo Park.
Cultural Space Estácio de Sá Monument
Monument
It was built in 1973 to commemorate the first governor of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio de Sa.
How to go: It is located about 260 meters from Monumento a Cuauhtemoc towards southeast in Flamengo Park..
Praia de Botafogo
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Cultural Space Estácio de Sá Monument towards southeast in Flamengo Park.
Day-9:
Tijuca National Park
National Park
Tijuca rain forest is claim to largest rain forest in the world. But there is an contradictory with the forest in Johannesburg in South Africa. Tijuca rain forest was declared a national park in 1961. Tijuca also has about 30 waterfalls.
The forest is divided mainly 3 sectors:
Sector A (Tijuca Forest): Attractions are - Pico da Tijuca Trail, Cascatinha Taunay, Capela Mayrink - Church, Waterfall of Souls or Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall), Cascata Gabriela (Waterfall), Açude da Solidão (Dam), Mirante da Cascatinha (Hiking area), Museu do Açude, Caminho das Grutas (Caves).
Sector B (Serra da Carioca): Mirante Dona Marta, Christ the Redeemer, Parque Lage, Waterfall of Primates or Cachoeira dos Primatas, Mirante do Horto waterfall, Cachoeira do Horto waterfall, Vista Chinesa, Mesa do Imperador, Trilha Transcarioca (Trail), Cachoeiras da Gruta (Waterfall).
Sector C (Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea): Pedra Bonita, Pedra da Gávea, Agulhinha da Gávea.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Tijuca Rain Forest Tour by Jeep from Rio de Janeiro.
Mirante Dona Marta
Observation Deck
The observation deck provides an incredible view of the city, Sugar Loaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer. Dona Marta was the set of Michael Jackson's music video "They Don't Care About Us".
How to go: By bus go to 'Trem do Corcovado', Inclined railway station, which is about 2.2 km from Praia de Botafogo towards west in Cosme Velho neighborhood. From here you have to take taxi of walk up to the deck in Santa Teresa neighborhood.
Christ the Redeemer
Statue
30 meters high Statue of Jesus Christ was built on October 12, 1931. A symbol of Christianity around the world was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Visiting time: 8 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 24 Reals ($4.56) for adult in the high season and 12 Reals ($2.28) for adult in the low season. Senior over 60 and child below 11 are free.
How to go: It is located at the peak of the 700-meter Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca National Park. There are official direct vans run from 8 AM to 4:30 PM every day from 'Praca do Lido' near Praia do Leme Beach in Copacabana neighborhood. And from 'Citta Office Mall' in Barra da Tijuca neighborhood. The direct vans cost including entry fee from Copacabana is 70 Reals ($13.30) for adult 44 Reals ($8.36) for child age 5-11. 37 Reals ($7.03) for senior age 60+. Free for child age 4 or below. From Largo do Machado, 102 Reals ($19.38) for adult 76 Reals ($14.44) for child age 5-11. 69 Reals ($13.11) for senior age 60+. Free for child age 4 or below. By bus go to 'Trem do Corcovado', Inclined railway station, which is about 2.2 km from Praia de Botafogo towards west in Cosme Velho neighborhood. From there you can hike. But it is not safe. So recomending not to hike. Another way is Cog train. The train leaves every 20/30 minutes and takes 20 minutes to reach. The train station between 8:20 AM and 5 PM every day and the last ride back down is between 6:30 PM and 7 PM. Train Fare return cost 61 Reals ($11.59) at low season and 74 Reals ($14.06) at high season. 48 Reals ($9.12) for child age 5-11. 24 Reals ($4.56) for senior age 60+. Free for child age 4 or below. Try to buy in advance at one of the Riotur kiosks which are in Copacabana on Avenida Atlantica in front of Rua Hilario de Gouveia or in the city center on Rua da Candelaria, 6 or online at the official site.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Christ the Redeemer Official Ticket by Cog Train.
Day-10:
Cascatinha Taunay
Waterfall
30-metre-high Cascatinha Taunay waterfall.
How to go: It is few hundred metres away from the entrance of the park.
Capela Mayrink
Church
It was built in 1855 by Visconde Antônio Alves Souto. Previous name of the chapel was Nossa Senhora de Belém. In 1896, the area was sold to Conselheiro Francisco de Paula Mayrink. Since then It's name is Capela Mayrink.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 5 PM every day.
How to go: Just a bit further down from Cascatinha Taunay and near the PNT Visitor Center.
Cascata Gabriela
Waterfall
How to go: About 3.8 km from Capela Mayrink towards northwest.
Gruta dos Morcegos
Cave
How to go: It is located north from Cascata Gabriela.
Cascata Diamantina
Waterfall
How to go: It is located northeast from Gruta dos Morcegos.
Cachoeira das Almas
Waterfall
Also known as Waterfall of Souls.
How to go: it is located east of Cascata Diamantina.
Museu do Açude
Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 11 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from Santa Marcelina College towards west at Estr. do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista.
Day-11:
Sugarloaf Mountain
Mountain
396 meter high hill at the mouth of Guanabara Bay. It became the part of a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO. It is known worldwide for its cableway. The original cable car line was built in 1912 and rebuilt around 1972–73 and in 2008.
Pão de Açúcar is the highest mountain peak (396 meters) is located east end of Sugarloaf Mountain. Morro da Urca is the 2nd Highest Mountain peak (220 meters). It is located west end of Sugarloaf Mountain.
How to go: It is located about 1.7 km from Praia de Botafogo towards southeast in Urca neighborhood. The highest peak is connected by cable car. Round trip cost 40 Reals ($7.60). one way 20 Reals ($3.80).
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket.
Praia da Urca
Beach
How to go: It is located northwest side of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Praia de Fora
Beach
How to go: It is located northeast side of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Red Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located southwest side of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Day-12:
Duque de Caxias Fort
Fort
Forte Duque de Caxias was originally built in 1779 as Fort of the Guard. A stone gate which still exists today. The fort was only equipped with arms in 1823. Forte Duque de Caxias was given its name in August 1935 by President Getulio Vargas and was deactivated in 1965.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 4 Reals ($0.76) for adult and 2 Reals ($0.38) for senior and child.
How to go: The fort is located at the top of the Morro do Leme hill. The trail starts from the bottom of Morro de Leme, which is located east end of Praia do Leme Beach. Hike about 800 meters inside a military area, this makes it a very safe place to take a walk or run.
Praia do Leme
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Morro do Leme hill.
Copacabana Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south end of Praia do Leme in Copacabana neighborhood.
Copacabana Fort
Fort
The construction was started in 1908 and completed in 1914 as a coastal defense fort.
Now it is serving as a museum. For the 2016 Summer Olympics, the fort hosted the cycling road race.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 4 Reals ($0.76).
How to go: It is located south end of Copacabana Beach.
Ipanema
Neighborhood
How to go: It is located west of Copacabana neighborhood.
Praia do Diabo
Beach
How to go: It is located southwest of Copacabana Fort in Ipanema neighborhood.
Pedra do Arpoador
Region
It is a region located on the southern zone of city Rio de Janeiro.
How to go: It is located west of Praia do Diabo in Ipanema neighborhood.
Arpoador
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Praia do Diabo in Ipanema neighborhood.
Ipanema Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located south end of Ipanema neighborhood and west of Arpoador beach.
Praia do Leblon
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Ipanema Beach.
Day-13:
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Lagoon
How to go: It is located about 630 meters from Ipanema Beach towards north in Lagoa neighborhood.
Parque Lage
Park
It is the part of Tijuna National park. The mansion in the park was built in the 19th century, with central courtyard, swimming pool and terrace. An aquarium was built in the 19th century inside the park.
There is a popular story that one of the owners, businessman Henrique Lage, after acquiring the property, decided to beautify it for his wife, Gabriela Besanzoni, an Italian opera singer.
While the couple lived there, parties were held around the pool and Gabriella delighted her guests by singing on the roof of the building. The story is famous and so well known that it is one of the most visited spots by love couples.
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Friday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located northeast of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Jardim Botânico
Neighborhood
Jardim Botânico means Botanical Garden. It was created in 1808 by D. João VI of Portugal.
Visiting Time Tuesday to Sunday - 8 AM to 5 PM. Monday - 12 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 60 Reals ($11.40) for foreigner. 24 Reals ($4.56) for Brazililian. 15 Reals ($2.85) for Rio de Janeiro residence. 50% discount for senior age 60+, disabled and Brazilian student.
How to go: It is located northwest side of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Day-14:
Cachoeira dos Primatas
Waterfall
Also known as Waterfall of Primates.
How to go: Via the trailhead at the end of Rua Sara Vilela in Jardim Botânico. From a small parking area, a sign marking the trailhead. halfway of the trail, there is a very big boulders, called Gruta dos Primatas (Primate Grotto). ascending road will take you to a small pool. Trail headed to left to the waterfall.
Mirante do Horto
Waterfall
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Cachoeira dos Primatas towards southwest.
Cachoeira do Horto
Waterfall
How to go: There are two access options. One is from Rua Pacheco Leão street, northwest end of Jardim Botanico. From this street, walk towards the cabin that marks the beginning of Tijuca National Park. Another way is little long from the North Zone and go up Alto da Boa Vista, there you will see a division of the path that will follow to Estrada Dona Castorina and then to the waterfall.
Mesa do Imperador
View Point
How to go: There are two access options. One is from Rua Pacheco Leão street, northwest end of Jardim Botanico. From this street, walk towards the cabin that marks the beginning of Tijuca National Park. It is via Cachoeira do Horto. Another way is little long from the North Zone and go up Alto da Boa Vista, there you will see a division of the path that will follow to Estrada Dona Castorina. The point is nearby.
Vista Chinesa
Pavillion
Vista Chinesa is a scenic monument in Tijuca National Park. In the 19th century, Emperor Joao VI brought in Chinese workers to develop tea production in Brazil. This attempt failed. So Chinese workers were hired to build the road from the Botanical Garden to Tihuca Park. The Vista Chinesa viewpoint was built between 1902 and 1906 at 380 meters above sea level.
How to go: It is easy to visit there from the northwest end of Jardim Botanico.
Day-15:
Pedra Bonita
Hiking
693 meters above sea level. Round-trip distance is 2.6 km. It is the Paraglider/hang glider launch ramp.
How to go: Go to São Conrado neighborhood that is located west of Leblon neighborhood. You can go there by bus. Then walk up about 10 minutes. There is a guard cabin. You have to write down your names and phone numbers and an emergency number in case of some emergency. start trail to the top, an open space.
Praia da Gávea
Beach
Also called Praia de São Conrado.
How to go: South of São Conrado neighborhood.
Praia do Pepino
Beach
How to go: It is located west end of Praia da Gávea.
Day-16:
Pedra Gávea
Hiking
It is about 844 meters high and about 5.2 km round-trip trail.
How to go: It is located in São Conrado neighborhood. From Jardim Oceânico metro station, you can take taxi or uber to top or walk. There is point too, you have to give information. Gate open from 8 AM to 2 PM.
Online Ticket: Guided tour for Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike.
Day-17:
Praia da Joatinga
Beach
How to go: Joatinga beach is located in Joa district, between Sao Conrado and Barra da Tijuca. Take a bus to Barra da Tijuca. Get off the bus at the first stop after tunnel to Barra, after crossing the river.
Quebra Mar da Barra
Beach
How to go: It is located at Avenue do Pepê in Barra da Tijuca.
Praia da Barra da Tijuca
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Quebra Mar da Barra.
Praia da Reserva
Beach
How to go: It is located west end of Praia da Barra da Tijuca Beach.
Museu do Pontal
Museum
The Museu do Pontal is considered the largest and most significant museum of popular art in the country.
Visiting Time: Thursday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday to Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Avenue Célia Ribeiro da Silva Mendes, 3300 in Barra da Tijuca neighborhood.
Rio Design Barra
Shopping Mall
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Sunday - 1 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: It is located abiyt 1.4 km from Museu do Pontal towards southeast at Avenue das Américas, 7777 in Barra da Tijuca neighborhood.
Day-18:
CasaShopping
Shopping Mall
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 11 AM to 12 AM. Sunday - 12 PM to 12 AM.
How to go: It is located about 3 km from Rio Design Barra towards northeast at Avenue Ayrton Senna, 2150 in Barra da Tijuca neighborhood.
Tivoli Park
Amusement Park
Decorated as 70s to 90s century park.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 5 PM to 10 PM. Saturday, Sunday and public holiday - 10 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: Free. 10 Reals ($1.90) for each ride. 99.99 Reals ($18.99) for all attractions.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from CasaShopping towards north at Avenue Ayrton Senna, 3000 in Barra da Tijuca neighborhood.
Day-19:
Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Neighborhood
Also called only Recreio.
How to go: It is located west side of Barra da Tijuca neighborhood.
Barra World Shopping & Park
Shopping mall
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Sunday - 3 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: It is located about 5.5 km from Rio Design Barra shopping mall towards west at Avenue Alfredo Balthazar da Silveira, 580 in Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood.
Praia do Recreio
Beach
How to go: It is located west end of Praia da Reserva Beach.
Praia do Pontal
Beach
How to go: It is located west end of Praia do Recreio.
Pontal Stone
Nature preserve
Pontal is a small peninsula and beach area in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
How to go: It is located south of Praia do Pontal.
Praia de Sernambetiba
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Praia do Pontal.
Itapua stone
Stone Beach
How to go: It is located west of Praia de Sernambetiba.
Praia da Macumba
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Praia de Sernambetiba.
Praia do Secreto
Beach
How to go: It is located west of Praia da Macumba.
Recreio Shopping
Shopping Mall
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Sunday - 1 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Itapua stone towards north at Avenue das Américas, 19019 in Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood.
Day-20:
Fazendinha Rio
Ecological Park
Visiting Time: Friday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday to Thursday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Recreio Shopping towards northeast at Estr. dos Bandeirantes, 26645 in Vargem Grande nighborhood.
Prainha Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km west of Praia do Secreto in Grumari neighborhood.
Grumari Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 2 km west of Prainha Beach in Grumari neighborhood.
Day-21:
Through Transcarioca trail you can visit below wild beaches. To get there, you have to walk 6 km (one-way). There is more than one starting point. some say it's not safe. So you can omit this place. You can hire a guide, who charges about 70 Reals ($13.30) per person. Just bargain.
For this journey you can stay south end of Barra de Guaratiba neighborhood near Praia da Barra de Guaratiba (Beach). Start early with a group or guide.
From NorthEast to Southwest-
* Praia do Inferno (Beach)
* Moon Stone
* Praia do Meio (Beach)
* Praia do Perigoso (Beach)
* Pedra da Tartaruga
* Praia das Conchas (Beach)
* Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo (Hiking area)
* Praia do Canto (Beach)
* Praia da Barra de Guaratiba (Beach)
Praia da Marambaia
Beach
It is 42 km long beach. It is owned and run by the Brazilian army. It is used as a leisure ground for military staff and their friends and families.
How to go: It is located northwest of Praia da Barra de Guaratiba after crossing a bridge.
Day-22:
Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba
Beach
Small beach. There is a pier nearby.
How to go: It is located in Pedra de Guaratiba neighborhood of west zone in Rio.
Mirante do coqueirinho
Pier
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from Praia da Pedra de Guaratiba towards northwest in Pedra de Guaratiba neighborhood of west zone in Rio.
Praia da Venda Grande
Beach
How to go: It is located about 650 meters from Mirante do coqueirinho pier towards west in Pedra de Guaratiba neighborhood of west zone in Rio.
Pedra da Ponta Grossa
Headland
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Praia da Venda Grande towards southwest in Pedra de Guaratiba neighborhood of west zone in Rio.
Praia do Aterro
Beach
There is a pier "Pier principal da brisa" at the beach
How to go: Small beach is located about 220 meters from Pedra da Ponta Grossa point towards northwest at northwest of Pedra de Guaratiba neighborhood in west zone of Rio.
Day-23:
Praia Dona Luiza
Beach
How to go: It is located about 3.5 km from Praia do Aterro towards west in Sepetiba neighborhood.
Praia de Sepetiba
Beach
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Praia Dona Luiza towards northwest in Sepetiba neighborhood.
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