Top 50 Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

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  • Christ the Redeemertop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂10
    16.97
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa4.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoSelected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󱨜The church rooftop offers views of Rio
    󰀆360° view of Rio's skyline
    󱨠Saved by 360 users󱨠105 positive reviews
  • Copacabana Beachtop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂9.4
    Rio de Janeiro.Copacabana Beach5.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoSelected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    Enjoy water activities in the year-round mild climate
    󱨜Million-person New Year's Eve party
    󱨠Saved by 105 users󱨠30% positive reviews
  • Sugarloaf Mountaintop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.1
    Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro4.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Cable car: city & sea views
    󰋄360-degree view from Rio mountain top
    󱨠124 positive reviews
  • Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
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    4.6/5
    󰺂7.7
    Rio de Janeiro1.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 – Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Stained glass windows create rainbow light spectacles
    󰋄Rainbow beams through stained glass
    󱨠25% positive reviews
  • Escadaria Selarón
    5
    4.1/5
    󰺂7.2
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa1.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊250-step art staircase & tiles
    Brazilian graffiti showcases rich imagination
    󱨠30% positive reviews
  • Parque Lage
    6
    4.4/5
    󰺂6.5
    Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro5.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Marvel at Christ the Redeemer
    󱓊Explore pristine rainforest trails
    󱨠46% positive reviews
  • Guanabara Bay
    7
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.5
    Rio de Janeiro12.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Sunset views from Sugarloaf Mountain
    󱨜World-class destination with unique culture
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What Best Things to Do are there in Rio de Janeiro?
These are all Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro:Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Escadaria Selarón
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro include:Christ the Redeemer:4.8, Copacabana Beach:4.7, Sugarloaf Mountain:4.7, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral:4.6, Escadaria Selarón:4.1
At what locations in Rio de Janeiro can Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro be found?
The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro are mainly located in:Christ the Redeemer:Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach:Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain:Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral:Rio de Janeiro, Escadaria Selarón:Rio de Janeiro
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