The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

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Popular things to do in Rio de Janeiro

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Copacabana Beach
4.3
Duration:2 h
Praia de Ipanema
4.4
Duration:2 h
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
4.6
Duration:2 h
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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
4.7
Duration:1 h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Rio de Janeiro

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Pedra do Arpoador
4.7
Duration:1 h
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Barra da Tijuca Beach
4.6
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Praia de Grumari
4.7
Duration:3 h
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Leblon Beach
4.6
Duration:2 h

Museums in Rio de Janeiro

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
4.8
Duration:2 h
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Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana
4.6
Duration:1 h
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Museu da Republica
4.6
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
4.5
Duration:1 h 30 min

Hidden gems in Rio de Janeiro

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Santa Teresa
4.1
Duration:3 h
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Ilha Fiscal
4.6
Duration:2 h
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
4.5
Duration:2 h
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Mirante Dona Marta
4.7
Duration:2 h

Historic Sites in Rio de Janeiro

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Parque Lage
4.6
Duration:1 h
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
4.3
Duration:30 min
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Jerusalem Cultural Center
4.9
Duration:30 min
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Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
4.5
Duration:30 min

Side trips from Rio de Janeiro

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Imperial Museum
Petropolis
4.8
Duration:1 h
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Cervejaria Bohemia
Petropolis
4.5
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi
Niteroi
4.5
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
Arraial do Cabo
4.8
Duration:4 h

Featured attractions

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Rio Tour
4.4
Duration:4 h
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Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours
5.0
Duration:8 h
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Marapendivela
4.4
Duration:2 h
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Escadaria Selaron
4.4
Duration:30 min
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