Zona Central
Where to stay in Zona Central
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Tiradentes Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.
Flamengo
Well-liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Park, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.
Santa Teresa
The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Santa Teresa. Selarón Steps and Mirante Dona Marta are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
Catete
Catete is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to explore sights like Largo do Machado.
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Popular places to visit
Copacabana Beach
More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.
Christ the Redeemer
This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
Maracanã Stadium
To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
Things to do
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch
- Flamengo Beach
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
- Quinta da Boa Vista
- Marina da Glória
- Arcos da Lapa
- Selarón Steps
- Flamengo Park
- Museum of Modern Art
- AquaRio
- Municipal Theater
- Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- São Januário Stadium
- Praca da Cruz Vermelha
- SulAmérica Convention Center
- Mirante Dona Marta
- Saara Rio
- Circo Voador
- Praça da Apoteose
- Mauá Square
- Candelaria Church
- Pedra do Sal
- Rio Art Museum
- Jardim Zoológico RIOZOO
- Rio Niteroi Bridge
- Praca Quinze
- Convent of St. Anthony
- Largo do Guimarães
- Boulevard Olimpico