Rio Highlights

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Rio de Janeiro is full of unique tourist attractions. These are the highlights of Rio, some of the most well-known and famous tourist spots that are ideal for your visit to the Marvelous City. Places that represent the city itself and make Rio an incredible place, full of experiences that you will only find here.

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CHRIST THE REDEEMER

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, an incredible monument where you can have one of the most beautiful views of the city: Christ the Redeemer. We get to the top of Corcovado by a train ride that crosses the Atlantic Forest or by services of available vans in several spots of the city.

Address: Parque Nacional da Tijuca – Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro – RJ

SUGAR LOAF

Your visit to the Sugar Loaf starts with an incredible cable car ride in Praia Vermelha ( Red Beach), in the direction of Urca Mountain.From there, you can access a stunning view of the Marvelous City, including the Copacabana waterfront, Guanabara Bay entrance and Botafogo cove.

Address: Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22290-240

ARCHES OF LAPA

The old Carioca Aqueduct, known as Arches of Lapa, is one of the postcards of the city, besides being the most representative symbol of Old Rio preserved in the bohemian region of Lapa. The structure, in whitewashed mortared stone presents a romanesque style, endowed with 42 double arches and glasses in the upper part. Arches of Lapa are considered the largest architectural work ever undertaken in Brazil during the colonial period. Nearby, are the two most important show houses of the city: Fundição Progresso( Foundery Progresso) and Circo Voador( Flying Circus)

Address: Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

SELARÓN STAIRCASE

An Instagrammable attraction in the center of Rio! One of the icons of the Marvelous City, Selarón Staircase is an incredible mosaic, located between the districts of Lapa and Santa Teresa, and enchants all who pass by..The author is the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, and started to be built at the beginning of the nineties. In all, there are more than 200 steps, full of tiles of different parts of the world. In 2015, the staircase was recognized as an historic and cultural heritage of the city of Rio de Janeiro, and from its creation until today it has become one of the most Instragrammable and visited of Rio.

Address: R. Manuel Carneiro – Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20241-120

MARACANÃ

Maracanã: The sacred temple of Brazilian Football is very carioca. Stadium Journalist Mario Filho, popularly known as Maracanã or Maraca for the most intimate, is a mandatory stop for all visitors who arrive at the city, including a guided tour of the Stadium. that has already received two great World Cup Finals, ceremonies of Rio Olympic Games 2016, besides great international shows.

Address: Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portão 3 – Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20271-130

BOTANICAL GARDENS

Botanical Gardens: Founded in 1808 by D. João, the Botanical Gardens is famous for its exuberance and the importance of its plant collections, as well due to the beauty of its landscapes.

Address: R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22460-030

YUP STAR

Located in Porto Maravilha, Yup Star is 80 meters high, providing a wonderful view of the marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro. It holds about 432 people at the same time and is one of the greatest ferris wheels in Latin America. In all, there are 54 gondolas with a capacity to hold up to 8 people per cabin and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Address: Porto Maravilha – Av. Rodrigues Alves, 455 – Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20220-360

BIOPARK

It is a place dedicated to the welfare of the animals, developing projects of research for the conservation of species and also focus on environmental education of visitors.Based on the tripod Education, Research, Conservation, discover the new Biopark of Rio.Unlike anything you have seen before about the old Zoo, Rio BioPark came to write a new chapter in the history of conservation of the species in Brazil and become the local setting of unforgettable memories you will build with your family

Address: Parque da Quinta da Boa Vista S/N – São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20940-040

AQUARIO

Aquario is not only the biggest aquarium in South America, gathering more than 5 thousand marine animals, of 350 different species, in almost 30 precincts. The aquarium also has a structure that provides a lot of fun and interaction for audiences of all ages.

Address: Praça Muhammad Ali – Via Binário do Porto, s/n – Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20220-360

SANTA TERESA TRAM

The famous trams of Santa Teresa, that connect the center of Rio to the district of Santa Tereza, are not only an actual means of transportation for local residents or tourists who wish to visi t the place. They are a tourist attraction in the city, and make part of the local scene and even became a postcard!

Address: R. Lélio Gama, s/n – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20031-080