8 Top Things To Do In Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second most populous city after Sao Paulo in brazil. UNESCO declared some part of Rio de Janeiro city as World Heritage Site. This city was host of 2014 Fifa World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. This city is divided in four districts : West Zone, North Zone, South Zone, Central Zone. It has largest Portuguese population outside Portugal. It is the main tourist destination in Brazil. Every year around 2.8 million tourists visit Rio de Janeiro. Following are most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro.
(1) Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is on the top of the Corcovado Mountains in the Rio de Janeiro. Christo Riddenser is the local name of Rio’s statue of Jesus Christ but english speakers call it as Christ the Redeemer. The more secular students of the statue call it the Corcovado Statue or Christ of Corcovado.
In 2007 it was voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World with top destinations such as The Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu and Rose City of Petra. Every year, Around 2 million people visit Christ the Redeemer. Christ the Redeemer reaches a height of 30 meters and extends a distance of 28 meters.
Heiter da Silva Costa designed The Christ the Redeemer statue. Heiter da Silva Costa sketched a figure of Christ in 1922. He won the sculpture design competition, but may have the idea of open-arm design artist Carlos Oswald who helped da Silva Costa with the final sketch.
Another influence on the design was that of the French sculptor Paul Landowski . In his studio in France, Landowski created scale models of the design and engraved the head and hands separately. It is amazing how many people it takes to bring a building idea to reality.
Christ the Redeemer was built using reinforced concrete and has an outer covering of 6 million soapstone tiles. Due to the state of the statue’s mountain, it suffers from lightning strikes and gets hit three to six times a year. Before the 2014 FIFA World Cup, lightning struck and broke one of Murthy’s thumbs.
Housing prices have increased in Rio de Janeiro, if the property has the attitude of Christ the Redeemer. Apartments with modest views of the statue are higher than those with similar space and size, but no view.
(2) Sugarloaf Mountain
The Sugarloaf Mountains have 396 meters height which offer an aerial view of Rio de Janeiro from the mouth of Guanabara Bay. More than one lakh tourists visit Sugaloff every year to enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding beaches, mountains and forests.
Cable car service runs every 20 minutes between 8 am and 9 pm but you can buy your ticket only till 7.50 pm. You can find some souvenir stores at this base-station and you can also buy them at the Urka Mountains and also at SugarLoaf. Remember that the best time to visit Sugar Loaf is sunset time.
The first stop of the journey is from Avenida Pasteur at Priya Vermela in Red Beach district, which takes you to the peak of the Urka Mountains. You can see the aerial view of Copacabana, Christ Statue, Niteroi Bridge and Guanabara Bay during the ride.
There is a small theater with some gift shops, restaurants and informative videos. Don’t forget to carry your camera to record some of the region’s most spectacular scenery. The second cable car takes you from Eureka to the top of Sugarloaf with an amazing 360 degree view of the area.
You can sit down and enjoy one of the fast-food shops around the area. Alternatively, you can follow a trail around the hilltop. Stay at sunset and you can see the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Undoubtedly, the views of the Sugarloaf provide some jaw dropping views of the sea and the city as well.
People sensitive to height are better beware. Once you are back on solid ground at the bottom, spend time wandering the Priya Vermela beach and residential area with a beautiful mix of art-deco and contemporary homes with beautifully forgotten gardens.
(3) Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Beach stretches 5 kilometers and beckons for its charming waters one and all. The sun, the sea and the beautiful body are those that represent the joyous side of the neighborhood. Featuring the magnificent SugarLoaf Mountain and Morro do Leme Look as well as a picture perfect landscape enticing tourists from all over the world.
As far as hospitality is concerned, you can be known for your best service with hotels, bars and restaurants in Copacabana. The beauty of all of you is seen by people of many lifestyles, walking, exercising, roller skating or basking in the sun all day. From businessmen to entertainers and fun-seekers, Copacabana Beach is a place for everyone.
The beach runs 2.2 miles (4 km) east west from Postos Dois to Posto Cece. The view to the left of the Copacabana beach is the Chinese Loaf and the towering mountain of Fort Duque de Caxias. On the right is the Copacabana Fort, dating back to 1914. It has an Army Historical Museum.
Most beach kiosks open around the clock, offering some of the most delicious traditional snacks, caipirinha, a local alcoholic beverage and cold beer as well. You can also do some small souvenirs shopping. There is also no shortage of beach entertainment. You’ll find magicians, tattoo makers, and jugglers, all trying to be their best creatively.
With three metro metro stations, the neighborhood is well connected to other parts of Rio. Metro is not safe and reliable, so tourists are a problem happening around the neighborhood. Taxis are also easily available.You can also rent a car but it would be difficult to engage the driver to get around the city because of traffic in some areas.
(4) Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema beach is one of the main activity centers for the Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the most expensive places to live around this beach. Considering Rio’s “little Paris” it is famous for its avant-garde galleries, bookstores and movie theaters.
Stop into Stern, one of the area’s most popular jewelry stores, and take a tour of their museum. Not only is it free but you get a small box of semi precious and precious stones as a gift. Every Sunday, hippie fairs are held with vendors selling everything from wooden dolls to smile sticks. Garcia D’AVila Gully has some of the best brands in the city.
Ipanema is famous for some of the best and most expensive churrasco for the best sushi. Take dinner at Garota de Ipanema in the corner of Rua Vinicius de Moraes. One of the best suggestions for Ipanema is Acarajé. It is a croquet, fried in palm oil. It can be found at the Hippie Fair on Sunday in General Osorio Square.
Ipanema Farme is the gay beach of Rio de Janeiro. It is located next to Rua Farme de Amoedo and everyone is welcome here. Here vendors are selling everything from chairs to coconut water here. Many of these vendors greatly support their customers as the iridescent flag, a symbol of the gay community. Preachers walk the beach handing out passengers for various nightclubs, bars and gay parties.
(5) Jardim Botânico
Jardim Botânico is one of top tourist destinations in Rio de Janeiro. The Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro has a history of over 200 years in Brazil. The Botanical Garden has an area of 178 thousand square meters and over 3,400 different plant species coming from all over the world.
Its official name is Botanical Garden Francesca Maria Garfunkel Richbieter and is a tribute to the pioneer of urbanization in Curitiba. It is home to a rare collection of bromeliads and orchids. It is one of the favorite places not only for tourists visiting the city, but also for the residents of Curitiba.
The Botanical Garden also has some trails that pass through forests, lakes etc. The garden also preserves a rich historical and cultural heritage from the early 16th century. The monuments feature statues of the maestro Valentim, Echo and Narcissus, portal of the Academy of Fine Arts.
Attached to the park is the Botanical Museum of Curitiba. It is the fourth largest herbarium in Brazil and the largest of the Paraná flora. The museum has over 400,000 specimens of plants and 95% to 98% of the existing species in Paraná is part of the museum’s herbarium collection.
The park is also an excellent place for bird watching, as it has more than one hundred different species in its tree trunks and trunks. The most famous is the royal palm tree, which symbolizes the Botanical Garden, which can grow to the height of a 15-story building.
There are two large corridors of royal palms; The main one, Gali Barbosa Rodrigues, has been cut from the 19th century by a beautiful fountain and should be one of the most photographed places in the city, following the beach seen from Christ and Ardour.
(6) Escadaria Selarón, Rio de Janeiro
Escadaria Selaron or Selaron Steps is one of the top attractions in Rio de Janeiro. The Selarón Steps are right on the border between the Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods. Gloria or Cinelandia metro stations are nearby. Any bus can go to Lepa or Lepa Arch and walk the last few hundred meters.
Self-guided trips to Escadaria Selaron are free so there is no need to book in advance. If you prefer to visit the stages as part of an organized tour, especially during busy periods, you may have to book in advance to secure your place.
With more than 2000 tiles from around 60 countries, Escadaria Selaron’s popularity has not diminished in more than 200 stages. Even the music video features this incredible piece of art. Tourists climb the ladder every day of the year, you have to wait for a photo worthy of a postcard.
George Selaron was a Chilean world traveler and artist. After traveling to more than 50 countries, he arrived in Rio de Janeiro. He lived in a house on a stairway, connecting Lepa’s neighborhood with Santa Teresa’s, selling his paintings to fund his humble lifestyle.
In honor of the Brazilian flag, George mainly used yellow, green, and blue tiles, including some hand-painted tiles and mirrors for good, artistic measurements. He would run out of cash for more tiles and sell an additional painting or two to replenish supplies.
George Cellaron finished the move in 2000 and instead of sitting back praising his colorful handiwork, he decided to continue. It was time to move towards the walls of the stairway. This time, George chose red as the primary color – perhaps for the Chilean flag. and then it all ended abruptly.
(7) Tijuca National Park
Tijuca National Park is located in the center of Rio de Janeiro, located just minutes from most local districts. Covering an area of 3,200 hectares, the park is the world’s first major rehabilitation project. The park has many small rivers and creeks, often creating spectacular waterfalls, waterfalls and small lakes.
Apart from the beautiful nature, it is possible to see many chapels, fountains, sculptures, sculptures and other sites. The park is extremely popular with tourists and locals as a great place for a day out with family. Tijuca Forest was designated as a national park in 1961, offering a unique view of nature and culture in harmony.
This sector of Tijuca National Park collects many attractions, such as Pico da Tijuca, Pico do Papagaio and Casketinha Tunay. Tourists visit this protected area of the Atlantic Forest for sports, walking and walking exercises. Birds, native plants and fruit trees compose the flora and fauna of the Tijuca forest.
The highest point of the park is Pico da Tijuca which has 4000 foot height. It can be reached by a path starting on the Casketine Road in Alto da Boa Vista. Although it seems difficult to reach the top of the highest peak of the city, the small footpath is not steep and is a pleasant walk.
From the top of Pico da Tijuca, visitors can have a panoramic view of the city from the north to the south, including the Baixada Fluminense, the West Zone, Rio’s Downtown, and the Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Another attraction of the forest is the Tijuca National Park Visitor Center, which has a permanent exhibition.
(8) Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is as the artistic heart of Rio, the fascinated streets of Santa Teresa are the gambling mansion that was once home to the city’s wealthy aristocracy and today serves as an artist’s studio, restaurant and guest house. There is no better way to reach Santa Teresa from the city center of Rio than by tram. The tram takes passengers from the center of Rio de Janeiro to Santa Teresa Hill.
If you are looking for accommodation that is a world removed from high-rise, highly priced hotels that are located in front of the beach, this is your place. Santa Teresa is a top destination for food visitors to Rio, as the neighborhood. It is one of the best places in the city to sample Brazilian traditional cuisine.
The charming mountainous location of Santa Teresa made it the place of choice for the wealthy in Rio and the neighborhood’s fascinated streets are lined with some of the best examples of colonial architecture found anywhere in the city. Just walking in the neighborhood is a pleasure in itself, and the views from many guesthouses and restaurants here are not spectacular.
Parque das Ruinas is home to a small park to be sure to see a ruined mansion with awesome 360-degree views from the top floor. Santa Teresa offers visitors a Brazilian experience. Narrow streets and winding colorful historic buildings represent the Bohemian region, while the peak of Santa Teresa Hill offers some of Rio’s lush landscapes and the best views of Guanabara Bay.
