The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

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Popular things to do in Rio de Janeiro

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

Kid-friendly things to do in Rio de Janeiro

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

Nature in Rio de Janeiro

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Parque Nacional Tijuca
4.7
Duration: 5​h 30​min
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Rodrigo de Freitas Lake
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Pedra Bonita
4.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Pedra da Gavea
4.8
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
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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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

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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Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Petropolis
4.7
Duration: 2​h

Featured attractions

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Rio Tour
4.3
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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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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