Places to explore in Rio de Janeiro
Build real days in Rio de Janeiro from a broader mix of sights, museums, architecture, parks, markets, neighbourhoods, and food stops from the existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline places
Arcos da Lapa
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
BioPark of Rio
Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.
Casa Roberto Marinho
Casa Roberto Marinho is a Museum in Rio de Janeiro.
Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
Museums and cultural stops
Copacabana Fort (Army History Museum and Copacabana Fort)
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
History of navigation at a museum with boat trips, a submarine & a discovery ship replica.
LADIF - Museu Interativo da Física
LADIF - Museu Interativo da Física is a Museum in Rio de Janeiro.
Museu da Chácara do Céu
European & Brazilian art in the former residence of a Rio businessman, with gardens & city views.
Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
Architecture and landmarks
Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
Monumento à Princesa Isabel, a Redentora
Statue honoring a monarch who abolished slavery in Brazil, popular for photographs at sunset.
Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial
Large, abstract monument for fallen heroes including sculptures & the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
Pedra do Sal
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
Parks and outdoor places
AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
Botafogo Beach
City beach along a bay, lined by a jogging & cycling path, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
Parque das Ruínas
Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.
Food, markets, and local stops
Copacabana Night Market
Copacabana Night Market is an Establishment in Rio de Janeiro.
Municipal Market RJ - CADEG
Busy warehouse bazaar with restaurants & stalls selling produce, wine, flowers, plants & more.
Popular market Leonel de Moura Brizola
Popular market Leonel de Moura Brizola is a Store in Rio de Janeiro.
Sunday Market
Sunday Market is an Establishment in Rio de Janeiro.
More Rio de Janeiro places
Browse the wider Sortie collection of sights, museums, food, culture, parks, and local places.
AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
Botafogo Beach
City beach along a bay, lined by a jogging & cycling path, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
Copacabana Fort (Army History Museum and Copacabana Fort)
Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.
Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
History of navigation at a museum with boat trips, a submarine & a discovery ship replica.
Leblon Beach
Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.
Mirante do Leblon
Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.
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