About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's major cities, home to around 6,747,815 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
1
Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)
2
Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
3
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
4
Santa Teresa neighbourhood
5
Escadaria Selaron
6
Maracana Stadium
7
Tijuca National Park
8
Lapa nightlife
Budget travel
Free things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
Tijuca National Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)
- Visit Sugarloaf Mountain cable car
- Visit Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Santa Teresa neighbourhood
- Visit Escadaria Selaron
- Visit Maracana Stadium
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Tijuca National Park
- Visit Lapa nightlife
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Confeitaria Colombo
Café / pastry · Belle Époque café institution since 1894
- $
Bar Urca
Bar snacks · Seawall beers and pastel — locals' sunset
- $$$
Aprazível
Brazilian · Santa Teresa hillside favourite
- $$
Café de la Musique
Beach café · Ipanema beach classic
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Copacabana · The iconic beachfront palace
- $$$$
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema · Philippe Starck beachfront luxury
- $$$
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery
Santa Teresa · Hillside boutique favourite
In pictures
Rio de Janeiro gallery
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