THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Rio de Janeiro

🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Rio de Janeiro

• Christ the Redeemer — A giant Art Deco statue of Jesus overlooking from the summit of Corcovado mountain.
• Sugarloaf Mountain — A granite peak reached by cable car, offering dramatic views of the bay and beaches.
• Copacabana — Rio’s world-famous crescent beach backed by mosaic promenades and lively kiosks.
• Tijuca National Park — An urban rainforest with hiking trails, waterfalls and Christ the Redeemer.
• Maracanã Stadium — One of the world’s most famous football stadiums, host to two World Cup finals.
• Escadaria Selarón — A set of steps covered in colourful tiles connecting Lapa and Santa Teresa.
• São Bento Monastery — A hilltop monastery with ornate Portuguese colonial gold-leaf interiors.
• Museum of Tomorrow — A science museum in Porto Maravilha with a striking futuristic design.
• National Museum of Fine Arts — A museum with Brazilian and international art from the 16th century onward.
• Catedral Metropolitana — A modern cone-shaped cathedral with stained-glass windows reaching to the ceiling.
• Parque Lage — A romantic park at the foot of Corcovado with an atelier and views of the statue.
• Jardim Botânico — A botanical garden founded in 1808, with imperial palms, bromeliads and a Japanese garden.
• Rio de Janeiro Cathedral — Same as the Catedral Metropolitana, the modernist cone-shaped cathedral.
• Leblon — An upscale neighbourhood and beach next to Ipanema with a relaxed, local vibe.
• Lapa Arches — An 18th-century Roman-style aqueduct that now carries the Santa Teresa tram.
• Imperial Palace — The former royal palace in Paço Imperial, now a cultural centre.
• Santa Teresa — A bohemian hilltop neighbourhood with cobblestone streets, art studios and the famous tram.
• Quinta da Boa Vista — A large public park with lakes, gardens and the former imperial palace.
• Pedra da Gávea — A massive granite monolith rising from the sea, popular with experienced climbers.