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  • Timbo
    3 contributions
    Review of: Sugarloaf Mountain
    Incredible Experience
    There is no where else on Earth like this - what an experience! The staff are incredibly well-trained & patient. A must-do on the bucket list!
    Written 30 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Luca M
    New York City, NY531 contributions
    Review of: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
    Magnificent
    Magnificent.

    I suggest to go with the little train and book online at least the day before to avoid surprises. Do not go with bad weather, it would be a waste.

    The view of Rio is Beautiful and the monument fantastic. I don't give 5 stars because it's not short-breadthening like pyramids of Giza or the Coliseum in Rome, but it's close. :)
    Written 8 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • DavidL
    Zwolle, Overijssel30 contributions
    Review of: Botanical Garden
    Such beauty!
    Such a beautiful park, it is really worth going here. The trees, the birds, amazing! Just keep in mind that they don't accept card payments, so bring some cash.
    Written 14 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • MarcioHaraguchi
    Sao Paulo, SP1 048 contributions
    Review of: Morro da Urca
    By cable car or trail
    You have two options to get to the top of the Urca Hill. The traditional is by the cable car, but you can also take the easy trail thta starts somewhere in the middle of Claudio Coutinho´s walk (it begins at the left side of the beach).
    There you will find some options of food and snacks.
    With some luck, you will see planes landing on the Santos Dummont airport maneuvering just a couple of hundreds meters in from of you. (also is a nice experience to get on one of these flights)
    Written 29 January 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Manny
    Londrina, PR10 contributions
    Review of: Ipanema Beach
    Beech beautifull
    Beautifull city filled with colors and peeople. Really cool place. Amazing experience like no other placed I go to. Very interesting! A place where you are feeling welcome. Food close is good to ate.
    Written 7 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Walter S
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ91 contributions
    Review of: Barra da Tijuca Beach
    Very long stretch, nice walk !
    Perfect for long walks. Not too much to do on the way / beach. More south, lesser building, more nature / birds.
    Written 28 May 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • united9999
    Coventry, UK112 contributions
    Review of: Maracanã
    Once in a lifetime experience
    We saw Brazil v Chile here for a World Cup qualification match, what an experience, the Brazilian fans are so passionate and love their team. An amazing stadium as well.
    Written 25 March 2022
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  • Walter S
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ91 contributions
    Review of: Pedra Bonita
    Worth the effort
    Nice hike, with a great view as a reward at the end. Look for the monkeys on your way up. Level : moderate
    Written 28 May 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Ben F
    Bloomington, IN1 065 contributions
    Review of: Museu do Amanha
    Worth Checking Out to Pass Time
    I would recommend more iconic sights like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf to folks visiting the city for only a day or two, but if you’re staying longer and seeking additional things to do and see, I suggest you spend an hour or two at this museum, especially if there are free admission days and the weather is good enough to tour the outside. Like others have mentioned, I do wish there was more, and I feel the entry fee could be lowered for the quantity of offerings, but this doesn’t mean you should avoid the museum entirely.

    A nice cafe is inside with a good selection of items (at high prices for the portion sizes, though), and the staff are all friendly. Wheelchair users can navigate the facility with ease, and exhibits are translated for speakers of English and Spanish, as well as Portuguese of course. Some smaller displays out in the halls on the second floor lacked signage in any language, which made me confused as to what I was looking at, but most areas were equipped with either physical labels or technology that enables visitors’ phones to capture the info and show it to them or activate sounds.

    Once done with the inside, I strongly encourage everyone to take a bit to stroll the museum grounds by the water and near Olympic Boulevard. The vistas are wonderful, and in good weather like during my visit, it’s an awesome place to eat food and/or people-watch. The way they constructed the museum allows for the best in-and-out combo of seeing the exhibits and enjoying fresh air around a stunning piece of architecture that is the Museum of Tomorrow.

    Thanks for a nice visit!
    Written 4 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • T D
    Philadelphia, PA2 906 contributions
    Review of: Mirante Dona Marta
    Beautiful view!
    A must do if you’re in Rio! We were approached by a sales lady who offered a van service that would take us on top of the visitor center and include two additional viewpoint for R50 each person round trip, so we agreed to it. The van service took us to this great view of Rio - it’s about half way to visitor center. Then it drove us the visitor center afterwards. Beautiful view!
    Written 6 March 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • yaf111
    Brussels, Belgium174 contributions
    Review of: Arpoador beach
    Best one
    Very nice beach in Ipanema, less people, great waves, close to Arpoador Hotel where you can have a drink in their stunning view terrace.
    Written 31 July 2021
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  • Luca M
    New York City, NY531 contributions
    Review of: Copacabana Beach
    Vibes so good. Exceptional Sunset and sunrise
    Fot the tips about security and robberies, please check online. My perception was that if you go without phone and credit cards, but with swim suit with zip keeping with you few cas, you should be fine.

    For the rest, go there late in the afternoon before the sunset. Walk on the beach and see all the brazilians playing football listening to samba music. Go to La murete to admire the violet and orangish sunset drinking a good caipirinha.

    The morning, check when is the sunrise e go there... It is the most beautiful fire in the sky i have ever see. Maybe go in front of posto 5 where there are always organized group of people doing cardio so you are not alone
    Written 8 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • German F
    Milan, Italy172 contributions
    Review of: Parque Lage
    Lush
    Beautiful lush park where you can walk and immerse yourself in nature. The villa located there is also very beautiful.
    Written 5 September 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Grant P
    12 contributions
    Review of: Pedra da Gávea
    Insane hike with beautiful views
    Amazing hike but it's actually very hard....some parts I felt like I needed a rope...I went up without but saw people going up with a rope. Anyways, the views are amazing but the hike is something very hard...I mean I was kinda dying the next day.
    Written 17 August 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Lovin' it on Phuket
    1 258 contributions
    Review of: Prainha Beach
    Lovely
    This is a lovely beach to visit if it isn't crowded. I found it to be less of a headache than Copacabana and less busy than Ipanema. It is one of the areas you should check out and explore when you first arrive in Rio so it stands out a bit in your memory.
    Written 31 December 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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