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State of Rio de Janeiro

4.6
Beaches · Monuments · Mountains
Many visitors only take a trip to State of Rio de Janeiro to attend or participate in the annual Carnaval, but they stay for the region's beaches, islands, mountains, dense forests, and busy urban centers, which are known for their vibrant culture and colorful way of life. Beyond Rio, one of the world's biggest cities, this small but densely populated state boasts a string of other towns ideal for leisurely cultural sightseeing or traditional beach activities. Popular things to do in State of Rio de Janeiro include mountain climbing, bird-watching, cycling, dancing, shopping, swimming, sailing, surfing, and hunting for that plate of local cuisine that's shaped by European, American, Asian, and African influences. Customize your holiday with our Brazil day trip planning app to create an adventure that suits you.
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    Top State of Rio de Janeiro tours

    FROM $94 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Sugar Loaf, Maracanã including Skip the Line Christ Redeemer By Train
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    FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Complete Tour of Rio de Janeiro
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    FROM $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Morning Tour to Christ Redeemer Statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain including Barbeque
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip The Line to Christ Redeemer By Train with Maracanã Stadium
    3.9
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour from Rio de Janeiro
    3.8
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
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    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $52 BOOK WITH VIATOR Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Small-Group Tour
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    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Places to visit in State of Rio de Janeiro

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    Popular things to do in State of Rio de Janeiro

    Sugarloaf Mountain ©
    Mountain
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Copacabana Beach ©
    Beach
    Copacabana Beach
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer ©
    Monument
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
    Garden
    Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in State of Rio de Janeiro

    Praia de Ipanema
    Beach
    Praia de Ipanema
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Camiranga Beach ©
    Beach
    Camiranga Beach
    Ilha Grande
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Freguesia de Santana Beach ©
    Beach
    Freguesia de Santana Beach
    Ilha Grande
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Lagoa Azul ©
    Beach
    Lagoa Azul
    Ilha Grande
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Nature in State of Rio de Janeiro

    Tropical Forest ©
    Forest
    Tropical Forest
    Ilha Grande
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gruta do Acaia ©
    Cave
    Gruta do Acaia
    Ilha Grande
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Parque Nacional Tijuca ©
    Forest
    Parque Nacional Tijuca
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Pico do Papagaio ©
    Mountain
    Pico do Papagaio
    Ilha Grande
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Beaches in State of Rio de Janeiro

    Pedra do Arpoador ©
    Beach
    Pedra do Arpoador
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Lopes Mendes Beach ©
    Beach
    Lopes Mendes Beach
    Ilha Grande
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Dois Rios Beach ©
    Beach
    Dois Rios Beach
    Ilha Grande
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Barra da Tijuca Beach ©
    Beach
    Barra da Tijuca Beach
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in State of Rio de Janeiro

    Aqueduto ©
    Ruin
    Aqueduto
    Ilha Grande
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Parque Lage ©
    Historic Site
    Parque Lage
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Castelhanos Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Castelhanos Lighthouse
    Ilha Grande
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ilha Fiscal ©
    Castle
    Ilha Fiscal
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in State of Rio de Janeiro

    Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi ©
    Art Museum
    Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi
    Niteroi
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Imperial Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Imperial Museum
    Petropolis
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Ecomuseu Ilha Grande ©
    Specialty Museum
    Ecomuseu Ilha Grande
    Ilha Grande
    3.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Galeria Aecio Sarti ©
    Art Gallery
    Galeria Aecio Sarti
    Paraty
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    Marapendivela ©
    Boat Rental
    Marapendivela
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ciroanimau Parapente ©
    Parasailing / Paragliding
    Ciroanimau Parapente
    Niteroi
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Favela Walking Tour ©
    Walking tour
    Favela Walking Tour
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours ©
    Private Tour
    Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours
    Rio de Janeiro
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours

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