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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Christ the Redeemer
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4.8/5
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153.52
Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa
4.1 km from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
󱨜The church rooftop offers views of Rio
󰀆360° view of Rio's skyline
󱨠Saved by 371 users󱨠101 positive reviews
Copacabana Beach
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4.7/5
󰺂9.2
Rio de Janeiro.Copacabana Beach
5.9 km from downtown
Selected 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 111 users󱨠28% positive reviews
Sugarloaf Mountain
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4.7/5
󰺂7.9
Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro
4.7 km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Cable car: city & sea views
󰋄360-degree view from Rio mountain top
󱨠120 positive reviews
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Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
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4.6/5
󰺂7.5
Rio de Janeiro
1.4 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󰋄Stained glass windows create rainbow light spectacles
󰋄Rainbow beams through stained glass
5
Escadaria Selarón
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4.1/5
󰺂7.1
Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa
1.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊250-step art staircase & tiles
Brazilian graffiti showcases rich imagination
󱨠28% positive reviews
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Parque Lage
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4.4/5
󰺂6.7
Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro
5.1 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Marvel at Christ the Redeemer
󱓊Explore pristine rainforest trails
󱨠46% positive reviews
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Guanabara Bay
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4.9/5
󰺂6.3
Rio de Janeiro
12.7 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Sunset views from Sugarloaf Mountain
󱨜World-class destination with unique culture
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Museum of Tomorrow
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4.6/5
󰺂6.2
Rio de Janeiro.Porto Maravilha
3.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Bay view & reflection pool
󱓊Unique water cycle architecture
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Ipanema Beach
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4.6/5
󰺂5.9
Rio de Janeiro.Ipanema
7.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Lanterns & fireworks at beach
󱨜World-famous cultural landmark
󱨠54% positive reviews
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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
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4.4/5
󰺂5.4
Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro
6.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Rainy day relaxation haven
󱓊Charming in rain & live music
󱨠33% positive reviews