one of the most beautiful forests, they have amazing hiking spots and a great view of rio
Tijuca National Park
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christ the redeemer is a must!! there’s a scenic train ride to get to the top and it’s beautiful up there
Christ the Redeemer
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samba classes in copcabana!! was super fun and easy to follow along
Samba classes and Night Tours in Rio - Your dance class and in Rio.
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deffff recommend checking out the praca general osario street market!! amazing handmade clothes, art, jewelry and more. Sunday is the best day to go!
Praça General Osório
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copacabana beach is a must! so many amazing street vendors and a well kept beach! there are tons of people around as well so definitely a great spot to meet some locals!
Copacabana Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
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very cool to see and super historic! definitely something to check out especially if you are into history or architecture
Copacabana Fort (Army History Museum and Copacabana Fort)
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literally an amazing dinner show, super interesting and very cool to see the culture
Roxy Dinner Show
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the cable car ride is a MUST!! it is so beautiful up there and sometimes they have dj’s at sunset! we caught a dj sunset show on the mountain and it was something I will never forget
Sugarloaf Mountain Park ® Official Page
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havianas store!! they have them pretty much in all parts of rio and it’s so amazing to see all the colors and styles. I totally recommend buying a pair in brazil
Havaianas | Flip Flops & Sandals Original From Brazil Since 1962
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PEDRA DO SAL ON MONDAYS >>>> it is definitely an experience everyone needs to have! lets you see live samba, live music, and soooo many people from many different places
Pedra do Sal (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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a beautiful place with amazing history and architecture built in. i recommend going at night if you want less of a crowd, but during the day you can see just how beautiful and historic the architecture is
Escadaria SelarĂłn
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a nice mall that has tons of shops! if you have downtime i would definitely check it out
Shopping Leblon
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amazing dinner view and the beach was right there! the food was great as well i would definitely recommend checking out this spot!!
Vizta Rooftop Bar
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got recommended this place by multiple locals and it lived up to the hype! definitely a place to check out if you’re into nightlife
Bosque Bar
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so fun to visit if you have time! learning about the Olympic stadium from the 2016 Olympics was soooo cool
New Rio Olympic Museum celebrates Rio 2016 Games and their legacy
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a really nice hotel, super accommodating! they had multiple staff members who spoke English as well which was great
Courtyard Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
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the bistro had great food and it was a super nice ambiance! the acai bowl is literally to die for
The Bistro
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one of the best spots to watch the sunrise in rio. the sun rises over the mountains and it is AMAZING
Pedra do Pontal (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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a must see!! there’s a secret pool tour that goes here and it was the best investment ive ever made.
Mirante do Roncador - O que saber antes de ir (ATUALIZADO 2025)
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the beach here is amazing and sooooo empty in the morning. i definitely recommend getting a guarana as well while here
Praia de Grumari (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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awesome live music and dancing! there are so many amazing clubs and bars in lapa
Bar da lapa
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we went to a book conference here but the space was amazing! i would definitely recommend any public event going on here, super cheap entry and awesome space
Riocentro | GL events Venues
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beautiful botanical garden with great views and lots of living things
Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
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all of the boat tours off of this marina are soooo worth the splurge. you see so many parts of rio and get to swim in the ocean
Marina da GlĂłria (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
