Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

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31 Sights

10 Museums

3 Tours & Activities

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Escadaria Selarón

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By Francisco

A beautiful and hidden spot

Escadaria Selarón

This staircase was all created by a single artist, over years of daily work. It's covered up in tiles that came from all over the world. The artist lived by the staircase and made it as a love declaration to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Read more ›

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Jardim Botânico

Things To Do 9 2

By Marina

Home for monkeys, toucans...

Jardim Botânico

The place is the home for a research institute and its alleys, bushes and lakes are an invitation to a lot of reading and contemplation. It's perfect after a quick bike ride or running around the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, followed by a cooling walk around trees that are maybe older than 100 years. Read more ›

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Arpoador

Things To Do 9 1

By Guilherme

The beauty of everyday sunset

Arpoador

Arpoador is a small peninsula located between Copacabana and Ipanema. On its right side there is the Arpoador stone that separates Arpoador from Ipanema beach. It's one of our favorite beach points! And it is possible to go to the beach after 8pm because there's a special lightning. Read more ›

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Dine with Locals in Rio de Janeiro

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Tired of the same old restaurants? How about having a private dinner with locals? Join us for an unforgettable experience!

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3 h

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English, Spanish

Ipanema Beach

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By Giovana

The coolest beach in town

Ipanema Beach

Ipanema is the beach where everybody goes. Despite of having a lot of tourists here, it's totally different from Copacabana. There are diferents zones in the beach. Posto 8 is gay-friendly, Posto 9 is 420-friendly and a little bit hippie and alternative too, and Posto 10 is more preppy but still laid-back. Read more ›

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Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

Things To Do 6 1

By Marina

Outdoor exercising in Rio

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

We go for a walk, for running or for riding a bike around the lake. It’s a great place for outdoor fitness. Unfortunately swimming is impossible – take a look at the water and you’ll see it’s far polluted. Well, it’s hard to meet a Carioca who doesn’t exercise, or at least, that assumes it. Read more ›

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Parque Lage

Things To Do 6 1

By Marina

Take a walk on the park

Parque Lage

We go there for a lot of reasons: to find shadow, to have breakfast, to do art courses – there are lots of them in the Parque – all that in a gorgeous mansion built by one of the most important families in Rio. And the place hosts some very interesting parties, intriguing art exhibitions of student’s works and an amazing garden as well. Read more ›

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Morro da Conceição

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By Marina

Little houses up hill in old port area

Morro da Conceição

Though for quite a long time lots of ancient buildings were abandoned and brought down by new enterprises, cariocas are usually interested in our own architecture. And one of the best places to see this iconic heritage is downtown, just a few blocks from the port, up hill, in Morro da Conceição. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Rio Santa Teresa Tour

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Santa Teresa is known as the Montmartre of Rio de Janeiro. We’ll visit the artistic and gastronomic area, the Ruins Park, the Selaron Steps and many other fantastic attractions!

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Duration

4 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Praia da Joatinga

Things To Do 5 1

By Gisele

Joatinga beach

Praia da Joatinga

This is a beach you can go if you want to avoid the most popular (and crowded) ones. The beach suffers a great influence of the tide: with the high tide the sea leaves almost no space for people on the sand, but when the tide is low, the little strip of sand becomes a paradise with both human and nature beautys. Read more ›

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Confeitaria Colombo

Things To Do 4 3

By Paula

120 Years of Pure Delight

Confeitaria Colombo

This 120 years old cafe/restaurant is one of our most precious gems. We don't have many old restaurants and cafes so this is a very special place for us. The food is amazing and you fell like you went back in time. Read more ›

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Morro da Urca Trail

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By Marina

Sugarloaf from a different point of view

Morro da Urca Trail

Cariocas know and appreciate trails. Some of them take you to few of the most important and touristic spots in town. The trail for Morro da Urca is one of them.With a beautiful view and easy trekking this urban hike is perfect for exercising. And as Urca is a Military area, it's a pretty safe zone to walk. Read more ›

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Fábrica Bhering

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By Marina

Art space

Fábrica Bhering

It's the place for seeing a different initiative when it comes to working and managing a collective of artists and their workplaces. Besides, it's amazing to walk around the floors and try to figure out the factory in its old chocolate days - engines, structures, even some tools are still there until now. Read more ›

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Horto waterfall

Things To Do 4 0

By Giovana

Waterfall in the city!

Horto waterfall

It's a beautiful waterfall and just 15 minutes from botafogo. Perfect to go after a beach's day and clean up the salt water while enjoying the nature and the fresh air. The trail is short, about 10 minutes and requires some attention cuz there is some spots that you need to climb a little bit, but it's easy and totally worth it. Read more ›

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Pista Cláudio Coutinho

Things To Do 4 1

By Vinicius

Nice path along the base of Sugarloaf

Pista Cláudio Coutinho

Pista Cláudio Coutinho is a 1.25 km walking trail frequented by runners, climbers and people interested in see the amazing view of Praia Vermelha (Red Beach). It is a very beautiful place, with woods and animals like monkeys and lizards. There is also a hiking trail that leads to the first hump of the Sugarloaf cable car, the Morro da Urca. Read more ›

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Pedra Bonita

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By Giovana

Amazing city view and hiking

Pedra Bonita

Pedra Bonita offers one of the most beautiful city views in Rio. Is so beautiful! And the trail is amazing too and not too long, 30 minutes and you'll be there. A lot of cariocas go to pedra bonita at night to see the sunrise from the top, is a breath-taking experience! Read more ›

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Praia vermelha

Things To Do 3 0

By Marina

A very special beach

Praia vermelha

Enjoy a paradise in the first hours of the day while swimming or practicing outdoor sports. Praia Vermelha is located within a military area, so it's very safe. It's a great way to exercise and start your day. The sea is very calm and the beach is small, good for children too. Read more ›

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MAM (Museum of Modern Art)

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By Marina

Best museum in the City

MAM (Museum of Modern Art)

An amazing modernist building made in concrete by one the most importants Brazilian architects of the mid 20th century, Carlos Reidy, which is located 500 meters away from the heart of Rio’s business and economic center, would be a nice place for a short escape during work hours or to visit anyway. Read more ›

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Instituto Moreira Salles

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By Marina

Bucolic surroundings

Instituto Moreira Salles

Set in a gorgeous modernist mansion, IMS hosts some of the most interesting exhibitions that take place in the city. Moreover, during summer or rainy days, it's just the place to hang out having a coffee, seeing people and chill out for a while in its amazing garden. Read more ›

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Grumari

Things To Do 3 1

By Giovana

Wild and wonderful beach!

Grumari

This is almost the only wild beach close to the city. It's just wonderful. A true paradise in Rio. And the best surf spot ever. There is some bars with finger food and drinks in a very laid-back vibe. This is the beach where Jack Johnson goes when he is in Rio, and a lot of famous surfers as well. Read more ›

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Pedra do Sal

Things To Do 3 0

By Gisele

Pedra do Sal

It was known as 'Little Africa' and now a days is a place you can go if you wanna hear some samba roots, black music, 'chorinho' and jazz. Each day one of this rhythms is played live and a lot of people get toghether to hear some nice music. Read more ›

by Gisele

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Farmer's Market at Glória

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By Giovana

Organic Farmer's Market in Rio!

Farmer's Market at Glória

The Gloria's Farmer's Market was the first organic farmer's market in town. It just completed 10 years in 2014 and it's being a model for others farmer's market in the city. With a lot of fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheeses, bread, juices and also some grains too. All organic and natural. The best program for a healthy saturday morning. Read more ›

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CCBB

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By Giovana

Free and amazing art museum!

CCBB

CCBB it's a reference for art and culture in Rio. Everybody goes there to check the exhibitions and have a great time. It's definitely a meeting point for art lovers, alternative people, and students. And the most amazing: all the exhibitions are free! Just the theaters are paid, but is still very cheap comparing to normal theaters. Read more ›

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Prainha

Things To Do 3 0

By Vinicius

One of the best beaches in Rio

Prainha

Prainha is one of the more beautiful places in Rio, located inside a protected area. The locals like to go there to get away of all the Copacabana/Ipanema/Barra crowd and be in a more relaxing place with an outstanding landscape. Prainha is also frequented by surfers. Read more ›

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Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf

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By Paula

Hidden Gem Next to Corcovado

Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf

Beside being the world most important Art Naïf museum this place truly is a piece of art. Right next to the Corcovado train it is one of the best ways to scape the big city stress. The Naïf Art is a calming and impressive art that everyone should see at least once in their lives. Read more ›

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Estação Botafogo

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By Marina

Cult Movies

Estação Botafogo

Estação Botafogo isn't the best movie theater in the city, or the cleanest, or the most comfortable. But this venerable cinematic institution deserves some credit for its great film selection and cult atmosphere since 1995. Read more ›

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MAR (Rio Art Museum)

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By Marina

Art with a view

MAR (Rio Art Museum)

This brand new museum was the first step to make an old dream of the cariocas come true: bring – cultural and economic - life back to the docks area in Rio de Janeiro. The sights from the rooftop of the museum - access is free of charges- are amazing. Read more ›

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São Salvador

Things To Do 2 0

By Giovana

Great nightlife and handcraft fair!

São Salvador

It's a square where a lot of free events and concerts use to happen. On Tuesdays, by night, there are workshops for people who wants to learn juggling. On Saturdays afternoon, there’s a samba gathering. On Sunday mornings It's time to listen to some chorinho. On weekends nights, it gets crowded with people chatting and drinking beer. Read more ›

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Feira da General Glicerio

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By Marina

Farmers market next to Corcovado

Feira da General Glicerio

It's the most lively farmers market in town. Besides fruits, vegetables and snacks you can hear some "chorinho" right outside in the middle of the market for free! You may also find clothes, gifts and beautiful flowers. Read more ›

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Jongo da Lapa

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By Giovana

Roots brazilian circle dance

Jongo da Lapa

Jongo and Coco are two very traditional dances in brazil, probably the most root ones. Not even all the cariocas know it. Jongo is a dance and musical genre of black communities from southeast Brazil and Coco comes from a mix of the native and black communities culture. A way before all the samba appeared. Read more ›

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Espaço Pura Vida

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By Giovana

Best place for water sports!

Espaço Pura Vida

It's just gorgeous paddling in this place. Nothing like a stand-up paddle or kayaking session in the morning or weekends to chill, enjoy the view and have a great time in water. It's a cool vibe and they have a vegan food-truck with the most delicious burger that you will ever try. Read more ›

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Feira do Lavradio

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By Giovana

Antiques fair, great music and cool stuf

Feira do Lavradio

It's like a tradition. Every first saturday of each month cariocas go to feira do lavradio to buy some stuff as cool clothes, antique articles (from furniture to clothes), craftwork, vinyl records, hand-made bags and shoes, and a lot of another different and alternative things. Normally there is a live roda de samba in afternoon. Read more ›

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Tijuca National Forest

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By Claudia

Be in the woods in minutes

Tijuca National Forest

Located between the south and north zones, Rio locals can easily reach the forest in a few minutes. There the options are diverse and suitable to all visitors. You can trek for hours, reach peaks, go to waterfalls or do the whole tour by car. Read more ›

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Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

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By Gisele

Every first Saturday of the month

Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

It has it all! The event happens in Centro, at the famous Praça Tiradentes, in a historical region. Every first Saturday of the year this place, an open area, receives music, art, cultural things for the kids to do and 30 small producers and cookers that sells good food and drinks for no more than 20 reais. Read more ›

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Prosa na Cozinha

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By Marina

Cooking Class

Prosa na Cozinha

It's more like an evening in a friend's kitchen than a formal cooking class. Chef Manu Zappa is a great hostess and usually her students turn up into her friends. Every week there are several classes about different cuisines. Read more ›

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A Gentil Carioca

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By Marina

Contemporary Art Gallery

A Gentil Carioca

It's a trendy art gallery located in the dynamic downtown, focused on brazilian young artists. They also host some of the coolest parties in town – and also a very nice and an untraditional parade days before carnival. Read more ›

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Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

34 tips by 8 locals

31 Sights

10 Museums

3 Tours & Activities

Carmen

€24/h

Claudia

€12/h

Ligia

€6/h

Gabriela

€6/h

Escadaria Selarón

Jardim Botânico

Arpoador

Dine with Locals in Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema Beach

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

Parque Lage

Morro da Conceição

Rio Santa Teresa Tour

Praia da Joatinga

Confeitaria Colombo

Morro da Urca Trail

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Fábrica Bhering

Horto waterfall

Pista Cláudio Coutinho

Pedra Bonita

Praia vermelha

MAM (Museum of Modern Art)

Instituto Moreira Salles

Grumari

Pedra do Sal

Farmer's Market at Glória

CCBB

Prainha

Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf

Estação Botafogo

MAR (Rio Art Museum)

São Salvador

Feira da General Glicerio

Jongo da Lapa

Espaço Pura Vida

Feira do Lavradio

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Tijuca National Forest

Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

Prosa na Cozinha

A Gentil Carioca

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