Most reviewed Things to dos in Rio de Janeiro

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Rio de Janeiro through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 187 places from Things to do category.

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Christ the Redeemer
Cultural landmark
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
4.80 (118.7K reviews) (~4.55 km from centre)
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Maracanã
Stadium
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
4.70 (102.2K reviews) (~2.13 km from centre)
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Museu do Amanhã
Science museum
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
4.70 (97.2K reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)
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Escadaria Selarón
Tourist attraction
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
4.60 (81.4K reviews) (~3.13 km from centre)
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AquaRio
Aquarium
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
4.60 (78.7K reviews) (~2.64 km from centre)
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BioPark of Rio
Zoo
Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.
4.20 (42.5K reviews) (~2.14 km from centre)
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Cultural center
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
4.80 (41.7K reviews) (~3.54 km from centre)
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Quinta da Boa Vista
City park
Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.
4.60 (41.1K reviews) (~1.43 km from centre)
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Paineiras Corcovado (Cristo Redentor)
Tourist information center
Lookout spot near the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue featuring cafes, shops & picturesque views.
4.70 (30.5K reviews) (~4.17 km from centre)
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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Park
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
4.70 (27.7K reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Sambodrome
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
4.50 (25.9K reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)
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Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca
Bridge
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
4.40 (22.3K reviews) (~3.02 km from centre)
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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Catholic cathedral
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
4.70 (22K reviews) (~2.93 km from centre)
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Rio Museum of Art
Art museum
Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.
4.70 (19.4K reviews) (~3.23 km from centre)
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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Performing arts theater
Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.
4.80 (19.4K reviews) (~3.37 km from centre)
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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Modern art museum
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
4.60 (18.4K reviews) (~3.86 km from centre)
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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas
Cultural center
Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.
4.60 (18K reviews) (~1.96 km from centre)
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Museu da República (Palácio do Catete)
Museum
Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.
4.80 (17.3K reviews) (~3.76 km from centre)
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Pedra do Sal
Historical landmark
Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.
4.60 (15K reviews) (~2.86 km from centre)
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
Catholic church
Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.
4.70 (14.8K reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)
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