Want to know what the best places to visit are in Rio?
You do when you’re planning a vacation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Invest your hard earned money on flights and accommodation. You have a limited time in Rio. And you want to make sure that your vacation in Brazil will be an unforgettable experience.
Selection of places to visit in Rio a stressful experience. There is so much to do in the beautiful city. I understand completely what you are facing. My holiday in Rio only lasted a week. After this experience, I spent 18 years in Brazil.
My recommendations for the best places to visit in Rio.
1st Copacabana Beach
Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous beaches of Brazil. The almost three kilometers long sandy beach offers the Guanabara Bay and offers spectacular views of Mount Sugarloaf. A field at each end of seaside tourism with the possibility to learn a little more about the history of both the city of Rio de Janeiro and the country of Brazil.
2nd Hill Sugar Loaf (Pao de Acucar)
Sugarloaf Hill is a Quartz and Granite Peak, which rises from the mouth of Guanabara Bay to a height of 396 meters. A glass funicular takes you from Praia Vermelha (Red Beach) in the Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) and from there to the top of Sugar Loaf. The trip takes less than 20 minutes, but offers a view of Rio, you will never forget.
3rd Maracana Stadium
Maracana Stadium is one of the largest football (soccer) stadiums in the world. It was the venue of the last World Cup of 1950, when Brazil lost to Uruguay in front of an audience of 199 954. What is more impressive than the stadium itself is the enthusiasm of the fans of Brazilian football. Do not visit the Maracana stadium, watch a football game visit.
4th Tijuca National Park (Parque Nacional da Tijuca)
One of the things that is so beautiful Rio de Janeiro to the large amount of nature, are part of this major urban center to make. The nearly 4,000 acres of Tijuca National Park is the largest city surrounded by urban forests in the world. Within minutes, you can visit the sprawling concrete jungle of Rio and waterfalls, caves, lakes and other wonders of nature.
5th Corcovado
Corcovado, meaning “hunchback” in Portuguese, is a granite peak of 710 meters in the Tijuca Florest located. At the top of the ridge 38 meter statue of Christ Redeemer, his arms towards the city of Rio is stretched. The statue was recently named one of the seven new wonders of the world. You can train on an electric. An observation deck you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city.