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  • Christ the Redeemertop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂10
    161.91
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa
    4.1 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󰋄Christ the Redeemer overlooks city views
    󰀆360° view of Rio's skyline
    󱨠Saved by 325 users󱨠111 positive reviews
  • Copacabana Beachtop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂9.7
    Rio de Janeiro.Copacabana Beach
    5.9 km from downtown
    Selected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    Enjoy water activities in the year-round mild climate
    󱨜Million-person New Year's Eve party
    󱨠32% positive reviews
  • Sugarloaf Mountaintop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.7
    Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro
    4.7 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄360-degree view from Rio mountain top
    Cable car: city & sea views
    󱨠130 positive reviews
  • Rio de Janeiro Cathedral

    No.

    4

    4.6/5
    󰺂8.1
    Rio de Janeiro
    1.4 km from downtown
    Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Rainbow beams through stained glass
    󱨜Stained-glass windows depict Bible stories
    󱨠27% positive reviews
  • Escadaria Selarón

    No.

    5

    4.1/5
    󰺂7.6
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa
    1.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊250-step art staircase & tiles
    Brazilian graffiti showcases rich imagination
    󱨠32% positive reviews
  • Guanabara Bay

    No.

    6

    4.7/5
    󰺂7.4
    Rio de Janeiro
    12.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Sunset views from Sugarloaf Mountain
    󱨜World-class destination with unique culture
  • Rocinha Favela

    No.

    7

    4.0/5
    󰺂7.0
    Rio de Janeiro.Rocinha
    9.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Famous Rio favela film location
    󱓊Hillside lights shine like stars
  • Museum of Tomorrow

    No.

    8

    4.5/5
    󰺂6.5
    Rio de Janeiro.Porto Maravilha
    3.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Unique water cycle architecture
    󰀆Futuristic starship-like landmark
  • Ipanema Beach

    No.

    9

    4.6/5
    󰺂6.5
    Rio de Janeiro.Ipanema
    7.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Lanterns & fireworks at beach
    󱨜World-famous cultural landmark
    󱨠100 positive reviews
  • Parque Lage

    No.

    10

    4.4/5
    󰺂6.4
    Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro
    5.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Explore pristine rainforest trails
    󰀆Marvel at Christ the Redeemer
    󱨠50% positive reviews
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What Best Things to Do are there in Rio de Janeiro?
These are all Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro:Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Escadaria Selarón
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro include:Christ the Redeemer:4.8, Copacabana Beach:4.7, Sugarloaf Mountain:4.7, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral:4.6, Escadaria Selarón:4.1
At what locations in Rio de Janeiro can Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro be found?
The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro are mainly located in:Christ the Redeemer:Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach:Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain:Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral:Rio de Janeiro, Escadaria Selarón:Rio de Janeiro
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