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May
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Santa Teresa
As featured in Rio de Janeiro off the beaten path and 1 other guide
Ollie #21 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 240 reviews
Owner description: This quaint bohemian neighborhood of Rio with colonial buildings and cobblestone streets steep on a hillside overlooking the city is earning the...... more » Owner description: This quaint bohemian neighborhood of Rio with colonial buildings and cobblestone streets steep on a hillside overlooking the city is earning the interest of tourists wishing to see an alternate Rio away from the beach scene. Art galleries and restaurants add to the local culture of Santa Teresa. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Itacoatiara beach
Ollie #22 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Prainha Beach
As featured in Day trips from Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Ollie #23 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Prainha Beach is a secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio, and...... more » Owner description: Prainha Beach is a secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio, and may be reached by car or by the orange "surf bus" that passes through Copacabana and Ipanema. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
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Petropolis
Ollie #24 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  27.6 miles from city center
Fortaleza Santa Cruz
Ollie #25 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Church of Our Lady of the Glory of the Outeiro (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Gloria do Outeiro)
Ollie #26 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Museums
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Copacabana Beach
As featured in Rio de Janeiro for free and 1 other guide
Ollie #27 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 407 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
Distance  5.8 miles from city center
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Museum of Modern Art
Ollie #28 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews

 MAM - Modern Art Museum - from RIo de Janeiro Rio ´s Modern Art Museum is a clearly an architectural masterpiece, located at the Flamengo neighborhood.   The Museum in Rio has a... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  38.0 miles from city center
Escadaria Selaron
Ollie #29 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro
As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Ollie #30 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run...... more » Owner description: With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. Acoustics are "heavenly" here! « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Ilha Fiscal
Ollie #31 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews

  ILHA FISCAL downtown of  Rio de Janeiro  Scenario of what became known as "The Last Ball of the Empire," held few days before the Proclamation of the Republic, the Fiscal Island... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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Parque Henrique Lage
Ollie #32 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  4.6 miles from city center
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National History Museum (Museu Historico Nacional)
As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 1 other guide
Ollie #33 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Originally a fort and ammunition depot, the National History Museum today houses permanent and temporary exhibitions marking the social and economic...... more » Owner description: Originally a fort and ammunition depot, the National History Museum today houses permanent and temporary exhibitions marking the social and economic history of Brazil. HIghlights include an extensive numismatic collection, a sacred art exhibit of shrines and paintings, and an exhibit devoted to carriages and transportation. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelaria)
Ollie #34 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Barra da Tijuca
Ollie #35 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 66 reviews

The beach of Barra da Tijuca, known to locals simply as Barra and pronounced like "Baja" or "ba-ha"extends for 18km/11mi with almost completely untouched stretches favored by... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  5.1 miles from city center
Urca
Ollie #36 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Aterro do Flamengo
Ollie #37 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
National Fine Arts Museum (Museu Nacional de Belas Artes)
Ollie #38 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Inside this French Renaissance-style building is a collection of paintings by Brazil's finest contemporary artists as well as an impressive array of...... more » Owner description: Inside this French Renaissance-style building is a collection of paintings by Brazil's finest contemporary artists as well as an impressive array of folk and African art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Ollie #39 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Marina da Gloria
Ollie #40 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: The departure point for cruises around the bay and off the coast of Rio, the Marina da Glória inside the beautiful Parque do Flamengo offers all the...... more » Owner description: The departure point for cruises around the bay and off the coast of Rio, the Marina da Glória inside the beautiful Parque do Flamengo offers all the infrastructure for keeping boats with moorage areas, nautical services, restaurants and bars. It also contains a number of shops that sell anything from accessories and supplies for cruisers and sailboats, to boats of all types. « less
Attraction type  Marinas
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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