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  1. Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d(ʒi) ʒɐˈne(j)ɾu] ⓘ), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo ) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

    • 3.1 miles to city center. Address: Tijuca Forest National Park. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. This iconic landmark is a must-see attraction in Rio.
    • 5.4 miles to city center. Address: Estrada da Cascatinha. Parks and Gardens. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND.
    • 4.3 miles to city center. Address: Rua Jardim Botânico. Parks and Gardens. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
    • Tours, Sightseeing. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND. With its iconic coastline and mountainous backdrop, Rio de Janeiro is best explored from the water.
    • Join the jubilant crowds on Copacabana Beach. A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km (2.5 miles), with a flurry of activity along its length: over-amped soccer players singing their team's anthem; Cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists lining up for caipirinhas (cocktails made from limes, sugar, ice and high-proof sugarcane alcohol) at kiosks; kids showing off their soccer skills; and beach vendors shouting out their wares among the tanned beach bodies.
    • Take in the views from Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) Seen from the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), Rio is undoubtedly a Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City).
    • Experience vibrant subcultures on Ipanema Beach. One long stretch of sun-drenched sand, Ipanema Beach is demarcated by postos (posts), which mark off subcultures as diverse as the city itself.
    • Get up close to Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) Standing atop Corcovado (which means "hunchback") at 38m (125ft) tall, the open-armed Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his well-crafted face.
  2. Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: See Tripadvisor's 1,417,135 traveler reviews and photos of Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Rio de Janeiro. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

    • Take the gondola up Sugarloaf Mountain. I’ve had the chance to take many gondola rides around the world. Some were great, and others not so much. But if you asked me which gondola ride was my favorite, I would have to say the ride up Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro is definitely one of the best!
    • Visit the Selarón Steps. Written by: Bruna Venturinelli from I Heart Brazil. No trip to Rio de Janeiro is complete without stopping by the famous mosaic stairs called the Selarón Steps for a photo or two.
    • Go sailing on a Yacht. A sailboat tour is a relaxing way to go sightseeing or a nice recovery from a lot of days spent walking around Rio. On this 3-Hour Sailing Experience, you’ll get to enjoy Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with a unique new viewpoint from out in Guanabara Bay and the open seas.
    • Explore Tijuca National Park. Written by: Stephanie from History Fan Girl. Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro is a huge tropical rainforest right in the heart of the city.
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  4. Rio is unlike any other place in the world, with more natural beauty per square inch—and more flip-flops per capita—than any major city. Its “urban setting,” tucked dramatically between ...

  5. Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, South America. Golden beaches and lush mountains, samba-fueled nightlife and spectacular football matches: welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City). Best Time to Visit. Best Things to Do.

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