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Corcovado
Ollie #1 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 545 reviews

Getting there  The cog-train leaves Cosme Velho station every hour, on the hour and half past the hour. Tickets cost R$45 for adults and R$ 22,5 for children. Sit on the right... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
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Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
Ollie #2 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 581 reviews
Board the cable car that ascends this 390-foot granite mountain, which offers superb views of the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts; Mountains
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
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Cristo Redentor (Statue of Christ the Redeemer)
Ollie #3 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 393 reviews

The view is undoubtedly fabulous but as views go, sunset at Sugar Loaf surpasses this city panorama. The statue has recently been under scaffolding to be cleaned, but travellers... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  5.3 km from city centre
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Rodrigo de Freitas Lake
Ollie #4 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  7.9 km from city centre
Arpoador beach
Ollie #5 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Teatro Municipal
Ollie #6 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Whether to attend a show or take a tour, it’s worth seeing this lavish 1909 theater, filled with gilded mirrors, statues, murals, stained-glass...... more » Owner description: Whether to attend a show or take a tour, it’s worth seeing this lavish 1909 theater, filled with gilded mirrors, statues, murals, stained-glass windows and sparkling chandeliers. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Gardens
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
Ipanema Beach
Ollie #7 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 273 reviews
Owner description: Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of...... more » Owner description: Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries and luxurious apartment buildings. « less
Attraction type  Beaches; Hiking Trails; Bodies of Water
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Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
Ollie #8 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 164 reviews

In keeping with the flavor of the times; when they were building hothouses and exotic gardens in England and the Continent, the royal family created their own botanical garden... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  7.6 km from city centre
Tijuca National Park
Ollie #9 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense, tropical national park,...... more » Owner description: You’ll find historical spots, spectacular views, a beautiful waterfall, a small chapel and unusual trees in this dense, tropical national park, probably best explored by jeep tour. « less
Attraction type  National Parks; Beaches; Natural History Museums; Hiking Trails
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Ollie #10 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Natural History Museums
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
Pain de Sucre
Ollie #11 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Le Pain de Sucre est un pic rocheux de 395 mètres à la forme si singulière qui a toujours été le symbole de Rio. Les Indiens l'appelaient autrefois...... more » Owner description: Le Pain de Sucre est un pic rocheux de 395 mètres à la forme si singulière qui a toujours été le symbole de Rio. Les Indiens l'appelaient autrefois Pau-nd-Acuqua, ce qui signifie « haut promontoire pointu et isolé ». Pour les Portugais cela sonnait comme pão de açúcar, et le pic lui-même leur rappelait la forme de ces moules d'argile utilisés pour faire des pains de sucre. Le nom portugais est resté. À l'ouest, on peut découvrir des panoramas de toute beauté, où s'étendent les plages de Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema et Leblon, bordées par les montagnes. À vos pieds, vous apercevrez les quartiers de Botafogo et de Flamengo avec le Corcovado surmonté du Christ Rédempteur. Quelle que soit l'heure, la vue depuis le Pain de Sucre est splendide. « less
Attraction type  Mountains
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Sao Bento Monastery
Ollie #12 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Gregorian chants are performed on Sundays at this Benedictine complex, which was completed in 1641 and contains a spectacular church altar.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
Avenida Atlantica
Ollie #13 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Santa Teresa
Ollie #14 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 131 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Parque Henrique Lage
Ollie #15 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  6.9 km from city centre
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Claudio Coutinho Trail
Ollie #16 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
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Forte de Copacabana
Ollie #17 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  9.4 km from city centre
Copacabana Beach
Ollie #18 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 285 reviews
Owner description: For sunning, relaxing and people watching, join the thousands who flock each year to this lively, world-famous beach lined with shops, bars,...... more » Owner description: For sunning, relaxing and people watching, join the thousands who flock each year to this lively, world-famous beach lined with shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Beaches
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O Verde Eco Tours Ilha Grande
Ollie #19 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Transfer Rio/Ilha Grande/Rio Excursiones Tickets aereos.
Attraction type  Islands
Distance  107.7 km from city centre
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Leblon Beach
Ollie #20 of 192 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Lookouts
Distance  9.1 km from city centre
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