Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro (state)

There are 50 attractions in Rio de Janeiro (state). Christ the Redeemer (statue), art deco statue overlooking rio de janeiro, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Christ the Redeemer (statue)
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Christ the Redeemer (statue)
Art Deco statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro
Monument
Copacabana Beach
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Copacabana Beach
Famous Rio de Janeiro beach with lively promenade
Beach
Sugarloaf Mountain
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Granite peak overlooking Rio with panoramic views
Mountain
Tijuca National Park
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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest park covering Rio's forested hills
Park
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
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Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Brazilian national fine arts museum in Rio de Janeiro
Museum
Maracanã Stadium
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Maracanã Stadium
Iconic Rio stadium known for major football matches
Stadium
Serra do Mar
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Serra do Mar
Coastal mountain range in Brazil covered by Atlantic Forest
Mountains
Corcovado
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Corcovado
Rio de Janeiro peak crowned by Christ the Redeemer
Mountain
Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
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Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
Large Rio Olympic stadium, hosts athletics and football
Stadium
Ilha Grande
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Ilha Grande
Atlantic island with rainforest, beaches, and eco-tourism
Island
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
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Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Modern cone-shaped cathedral and metropolitan seat in Rio
Church
Itatiaia National Park
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Itatiaia National Park
Brazilian park protecting Atlantic Forest and mountain ranges
Park
Valongo Wharf
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Valongo Wharf
Historic Rio waterfront site central to slave trade
Ruins
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
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Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Brazilian national park known for towering granite peaks
Park
Brazilian Academy of Letters
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Brazilian Academy of Letters
Private literary academy promoting Portuguese-language literature
Museum
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Oscar Niemeyer museum in Niterói with striking architecture
Museum
Pedra da Gávea
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Pedra da Gávea
Granite monolith in Rio de Janeiro with cliff face
Mountain
Olaria Atlético Clube
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Olaria Atlético Clube
Brazilian football club from Rio de Janeiro state
Monument
Governador Island
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Governador Island
Island in Rio's Guanabara Bay with urban development
Island
Serra da Bocaina National Park
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Serra da Bocaina National Park
Atlantic Forest national park spanning São Paulo and Rio
National Park
Candelária Church
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Candelária Church
Colonial-era church and city landmark in central Rio
Religious Site
Deodoro Aquatics Centre
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Deodoro Aquatics Centre
Rio 2016 aquatics venue in Deodoro Olympic Park
Stadium
National Historical Museum (Brazil)
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National Historical Museum (Brazil)
Brazilian museum documenting national history and cultural artifacts
Historical Site
Urca
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Urca
Seaside Rio neighborhood beneath Sugarloaf Mountain
Monument
Villegagnon Island
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Villegagnon Island
Small island in Guanabara Bay near central Rio
Island
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
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Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Neoclassical cathedral and former city episcopal seat
Church
Paço de São Cristóvão
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Paço de São Cristóvão
Former imperial palace housing Brazil's National Museum
Palace
Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
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Sítio Roberto Burle Marx
Landscape and botanical site by Roberto Burle Marx
Museum
Flamengo Park
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Flamengo Park
Large urban park along Guanabara Bay, Rio
Park
Gustavo Capanema Palace
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Gustavo Capanema Palace
Modernist government building, early Brazilian architectural landmark
Palace
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
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Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Brazilian biomedical research institute in Rio de Janeiro
Museum
Ilha Fiscal
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Ilha Fiscal
Small island with 19th-century palace in Guanabara Bay
Island
Ilhas Cagarras
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Ilhas Cagarras
Islet group off Rio, protected marine reserve
Islands
Imperial Museum of Brazil
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Imperial Museum of Brazil
Museum in Petrópolis housing Brazil's imperial collections
Historical Site
Palácio Quitandinha
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Palácio Quitandinha
Historic lakeside hotel and former casino in Petrópolis
Area
Paquetá Island
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Paquetá Island
Car-free island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
Island
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Mountain Bike Centre
Mountain biking facility used in Rio cycling events
Stadium
Parque Lage
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Parque Lage
Public park and historic mansion in Rio
Park
Restinga de Jurubatiba National Park
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Restinga de Jurubatiba National Park
Coastal national park protecting unique restinga ecosystems
National Park
Campo de Santana (park)
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Campo de Santana (park)
Historic urban park in central Rio de Janeiro
Park
Ilha das Cobras
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Ilha das Cobras
Island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro naval base
Island
Praça Quinze de Novembro
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Praça Quinze de Novembro
Historic Rio de Janeiro square near harbor
Square
Pedra Branca State Park
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Pedra Branca State Park
Marine park protecting remote rocky islet and seabirds
Park
Bosque da Barra
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Bosque da Barra
Coastal mangrove and urban forest nature reserve
Park
Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes
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Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes
Municipal natural park protecting urban Atlantic Forest remnants
Park
Praça Mauá
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Praça Mauá
Redeveloped waterfront square near Rio's maritime museums
Square
Praça Seca
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Praça Seca
Rio de Janeiro neighborhood in North Zone
Square
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Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity
Colonial town and biodiverse Atlantic islands
Historical Site
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Praça Tiradentes
Historic square in Rio de Janeiro's colonial core
Square
Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
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Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea
Coastal city where mountains meet beaches and iconic landmarks
Historical Site