Best places: Things to dos in Duque de Caxias, Brazil

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.

Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.

This massive diversity-themed Eduardo Kobra mural was created to celebrate the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

👍👍 One of the best stores in Rio, if not the best... I thank Marquinho and Gabriel for the excellent service as always, always willing to help or solve our doubts, I have been a customer since the garage days. I've already taken a lot of trains in Bangu to be able to go shopping at tal pai tal fish. R...

Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.

👍👍 Maravilhoso seu interior em estilo gótico com o.maior órgão da América Latina. A devoção de Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, padroeira dos Salesianos é muito grande. A Basílica fará este ano 105 anos.

👍 Rainan, from Rainan's Channel on YouTube, really enjoyed that day. There are many attractions when visiting the Museum of aeronautics, in which there is a lot of history of Brazil and of Brazilian aeronautics. We went on the day that the event took place with the smoke squadron and it is very good...

👍👍 Everyone should do this hike. It’s very easy, the worst part is to arrive at the beginning of the trail. But the view is just stunning! We can see how different landscapes Rio de Janeiro can have. Be aware of the monkeys, they can attack, so don’t keep too much time looking at them.

National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.

Hilltop park with iconic views of Guanabara Bay & surrounding hills, plus a paragliding launch.

Fortress on a rocky point at bay entrance offering guided tours & scenic view of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Swimming beach popular with photographers for its dramatic sunset views & landscape.

👍👍 Beach located within a condominium, but with free access to the public. On weekends you may not be able to enter due to the number of vehicles, as the parking lot is not very large. Also check the tide because the beach has a small stretch of sand with about 300 meters and on high tide days, it is...

Long, sandy beach & reserve attracting surfers, swimmers & sunbathers for its mellow, rural vibe.

Seawater lagoon that is the site of several OIympic & Paralympic rowing & canoeing events.

Contemporary site with landscaped grounds, offering exhibits, films, music & other cultural events.