Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

The 30-metre Art Deco statue of 1931 on Corcovado, reached by cog railway or van, looking over the bay and the city.

Rio de Janeiro

A four-kilometre crescent of sand with a mosaic promenade, lifeguard posts that mark distinct social zones, and kiosks along its length.

Rio de Janeiro

A 396-metre granite monolith at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, climbed in two cable car stages with a sunset view over the city.

Rio de Janeiro

A large urban rainforest replanted in the nineteenth century, with waterfalls, trails and viewpoints above the city.