Best Tourist attractions in Duque de Caxias, Brazil to visit (UPDATED May, 2024)

Monumento Natural dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

National park

Iconic mountains with climbing, hiking trails, panoramic city views & wildlife sightings.

4.90 (54.3K reviews) (~23.64 km from centre)

Trilha do Morro da Urca

Hiking area

Part of the 180-km. Transcarioca Trail, this short trail winds through jungle to Sugar Loaf's peak.

4.90 (15.3K reviews) (~23.7 km from centre)

Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Bucket list for people visiting Rio. Its about $32 for the ride in the trams up the sugarloaf. They are round trip and for both peaks. Gorgeous view of the city from the top. You can buy online or at the entrance.

4.90 (4.7K reviews) (~23.33 km from centre)

Basílica Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Penha

Catholic church

Catholic church from the 17th-century, known for its 382 steps & views over Rio, plus a funicular.

4.90 (3.6K reviews) (~7.06 km from centre)

Fiocruz - Moorish Castle

Foundation

Elaborate, century-old Moorish-style building housing a medical research facility open for tours.

4.90 (3.6K reviews) (~11.56 km from centre)

Shore of Itacoatiara

State park

This 1.24-mi. marked trail in a nature preserve ascends 711 ft. to a panoramic mountain viewpoint.

4.90 (2.9K reviews) (~35.41 km from centre)

Trail to Pedra da Gávea

Hiking area

Steep trail known for its notable, face-shaped rock with ancient inscriptions & stunning city views.

4.90 (2.3K reviews) (~23.68 km from centre)

Cultural Center Jerusalem

Cultural center

👍👍 Show!!!

4.90 (1.6K reviews) (~10.79 km from centre)

Trilha da Pedra Bonita @ itawayecotours.com itawayecotours.com

Hiking area

👍👍 Fantastic hike for a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro. Aim to arrive early, at 8am, to get a quick parking space in the lot next to the entrance. The trail is beautiful and full of vegetation and animals. Tip: there's no shadow in the top! Bring water and sun protection.

4.90 (1.3K reviews) (~21.99 km from centre)

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé

Catholic church

18th-century Catholic church, site of coronations & weddings, with rococo-style gilded carvings.

4.90 (1.1K reviews) (~18.71 km from centre)

Two Brothers Peak

Hiking area

A steep trail leads to this park overlook providing expansive views of the city & coastline.

4.90 (973 reviews) (~23.47 km from centre)

Querovoar.net | Paragliding & Hanggliding Lifetime Experience | Fotografia 360 | Tour Virtual

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Amazing experience with Daniel. It’s my first time and it was a great one. I was picked up from the hotel and went to the place where we did the paragliding. It was all organized and everything went smooth.

5.00 (468 reviews) (~23.69 km from centre)