If you're looking for a unique and historical experience, this Fort is a great place to spend an evening. While it's a bit too commercialized for my taste, there's something undeniably romantic about dining along the wall while taking in the stunning sunset and breathtaking views. Although the Museum is self-guided and only in Portuguese, I found that Google Translate made it easy to understand and appreciate the exhibits. From the fort's vantage point, you'll be treated to a panoramic view of the beach and surrounding mountains. Standing on an attraction that played a significant role in history is truly an awe-inspiring experience. Overall, if you're a history buff or just looking for a unique evening out, this Fort is worth a visit. The views alone are worth it.

Beautiful views and nice buildings but the locations is pretty amazing

Queue is too long. They accept only cash :( Upside: very nice views.

There's usually a significant line up to get in. Not sure if that's due to COVID-19 restrictions or just due to capacity. I tell you it's worth the wait. Once you get in the view and tranquility will make you excited you lined up. Make sure you put your name to eat at one of the restaurants inside with this fantastic view! A must stop while visiting Copacabana.

Good Copacabana view and there are good restaurants inside. Also old fort and museum. Definitely recommended. Entrance fee is 6 BRL and only cash.

A place worth visiting! There is a pavilion with a history museum (permanent and temporary exhibitions), a restaurant, a cafe, a souvenir shop and an original fortification on top of which there are defensive cannons and ... beautiful views of Copacabana. Price 6 reais. Free on Tuesdays. Sightseeing from 1 hour to 2 hours - depending on your curiosity. This is 1 of 6 forts. (Review from December 2022, but reappeared as new after removing some photos)

A nice place to visit for a view of Copacabana beach, some lunch, and a visit to the historic fort. I recommend to go during the week as it was very very busy on the weekend.

Great location to have lunch/breakfast on end ov copacabana. Very safe and clean place. Great view of Copacabana. Remember to bring cash to pay entrance fee. 7 reais or so.

Beautiful place to visit. If you love military history, and enjoy seeing old military weapons systems, this a good place for that. Plus, there are restaurants for you to have a nice meal and enjoy a view of the beach.

Great place to look at the iconic beach of Copacabana. It gives you a nice view, a safe place to walk freely and an unique view of the ocean. There are 2 restaurants available there, offering breakfast to delicious finger food. Very traditional food. During the week the entrance is free.

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Free entrance - The underground part of the fort includes barracks, engine room, hospital room, armoury, communications room and more. A real view of the past. Above ground you can take photos next to the large guns. This old fort has lovely views of Copacabana beach, where you can sit at the restaurants or public benches. Great place to have food, or just to pause to enjoy the view.

About 1 USD to get in. The brunch places inside are great! Amazing view and drinks

It's for sure the most underrated, unknown place to visit in Rio: between Copacabana and Ipanema; even if you don't care about the historical importance of the site; just the cafes, the restaurant; the table with best view to Copacabana worth to drop down. 2 USD entrance fee. Just Perfect !

Little but has such a great material in terms of exposition! The quality of the human dolls is amazing! It's an extra attraction if you are inside the fort!

Wonderful historical forte

Museum displays are written in Portuguese.

great museum lots of historic guns big and smaller ones so much to see here.

Its cheap and not professional, no english sign or direction where to go or what to do, this place is a military location n see a lot of young cadet..

Great walk around the Fort. You can learn a little history and military work. There are a few museums, cafes, and great view points for Ipanema and Copacabana. It's safe to walk around alone. There is a ticket that you must purchase at the entrance but I can't remember how much it was. I think only a couple of dollars.

The museum is at the southern end of the Copacabana, and where the Colombo is. I think most people going there is for the cafes and meals. The Fort charges a nominal fee to get in and they don’t take credit card. When we asked if USD would do, the guard kindly let us in. Thank you. The ground is neatly kept. We walked around briefly after lunch. It's scene.

Such a wonderful place to check out, enjoy a walk around the fort and have a lovely brunch or lunch also ♥️

A great historical fort to visit during your trip to Copacabana… A stroll down to the end of the beach. You can buy the tickets at the window and walk inside the halls for a walk down to the historical importance of this place. Has amazing views of the beach and some great eateries. At the end of the fort, you get to go on top of the canons for a beautiful view of the south Atlantic Ocean.

Nice place for the view of Copacabana Beach. Also, there are two restaurants with the amazing ocean and beach view.

Such a beautiful place to sit with friends, have tea and watch the sunset. If you’re looking to find a seat at the Colombo Cafe I’d definitely place your name down because it does fill up quickly.

Very nice location for a walk along the sea shore and visit to the museum. Has wonderful views of the Copacabana beach, you can go there for the restaurants only, if you'd rather. Also has areas where you can sit and enjoy the views. ••10 Reals per person, you can only pay cash!••

Ft Copacabana is a little-known Rio attraction with lots of history. Located at the tip of Copacabana, the former fort that once protected the bay is now a military museum which also hosts cafes on its site. You can walk through and on top the fort and witness the massive cannons. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon.

The view om the rocks to Copacabana is quite nice but the museum is not really interesting and therenis notnmuch to see.

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Nice fortress with a scenic view of the Copacabana beach. You can also sit outside at the café and enjoy the view. Inside the fort you can visit the fort itself and a museum from the Brazilian army.

Amazing place to visit! The Copacabana Fort show us in a simple presentation part of Brazil history. The natural visuals it's another point. Enjoy your breakfast!

There are 2 heavy guns cupolas: 305 and 190 mm. They are the only remaining heavy fortress Krupp-made cupolas in the world. The fort was completed in 1914. You can walk inside and observe the magazines and the gun-loading machinery. The fort also hosts an artillery park where you can find late XIX and early XX artillery pieces. Fort terrace hosts an outdoor cafe from where you can take decent pictures of Rio's coastal line. Don't miss: well worth the fee collected.

There's a fee of about $2 but its wirth it. Theres restaurants inside, the fort has plenty of exhibits that will tell the history of Brazil. There are some areas where you can just sit, relax and enjoy the breeze from the sea.

Great lunch stop. Low cost entrance fee. Historically interesting!

It is a great place to visit if you are a tourist and an even better place to chill if you are a local. Great views of Copacabana and Leme. Good food options. What's not to like! You will be a hero among your friends if you lead them here and show them around.

Great piece of history Things are very well Preserved and the hall passages are well ventilated with extra fans

Copacabana Fort is a place to visit if you are heading to Rio de Janeiro, they have some areas that you can also eat and relax with families overlooking the amazing and stunning views of the ocean and many other activities.

Excellent place to visit during the morning time, the entry fee is around 6 BRL, and you must present the vaccination certificate to enter. Have good restaurant inside the fort, the special one was "Confeitaria Colombo - Café do Forte".. bit costlier, but worth to spend for one day. Rest rooms are available inside the fort.

Really interesting and a very large cafe outdoor seating area. Very well done.

Lots of good Brasilian history.

Although there is a line up in front and I was told the line up is for breakfast... But actually going into the Fort needs lining up too! After the waiting, I took out my card (and subsequently USD) to pay for entrance fee, but only local currency is allowed! The friendly staff (army force) saw my situation and gave me a free pass ❤️❤️🥰! Thank you for being flexible and understanding. The Fort is very clean and well kept! Grateful to learn the location's history (thanks for Google translate). A morning well spent!

Cool Fort. Amazing views of Copacabana. The real reason to come here is to go to Cafe 18 do Forte and have breakfast sat outside under the trees overlooking Copacabana beach. It’s a fun thought to explore but won’t take you that long. A star is definitely the breakfast outside.

I had a free couple of hours one of our days here so I made sure to stop here. I am so glad I did. The grounds are beautiful and it has some of the most beautiful views and best views of Copacabana. The museum is also really nice and cool to walk around. Plan for a little line to get in but it moves very quickly. The grounds were packed with people and tons of people eating and drinking with a great view.

Amazing beach in Rio de Janeiro. Its worth a visit. Very clean, enjoy salty sea water, many rescue point and security. Many bars and food stall , ice cream alongside etc....There a small market and occasional food seller...... But be vigilant

Interesting military POI. Best view of the beach (of course) few small shops and cafés for a nice little day trip & stop to explore.

Nice safe place to visit. Good food but slow service at the restaurant. English menu available. Great opportunities for photos.