Top 50 Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State

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  • Christ the Redeemertop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂10
    2467.74
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa4.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜The church rooftop offers views of Rio
    󰀆360° view of Rio's skyline
    󱨠Saved by 395 users󱨠100 positive reviews
  • Copacabana Beachtop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂9.1
    Rio de Janeiro.Copacabana Beach7.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Enjoy water activities in the year-round mild climate
    󱨜Million-person New Year's Eve party
    󱨠Saved by 129 users󱨠27% positive reviews
  • Sugarloaf Mountaintop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.8
    Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro7.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Americas 50 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Cable car: city & sea views
    󰋄360-degree view from Rio mountain top
    󱨠Saved by 109 users󱨠117 positive reviews
  • Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.3
    Rio de Janeiro3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Stained glass windows create rainbow light spectacles
    󰋄Rainbow beams through stained glass
  • Parque Lage
    5
    4.3/5
    󰺂6.9
    Rio de Janeiro.Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro5.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Marvel at Christ the Redeemer
    󱓊Explore pristine rainforest trails
    󱨠42% positive reviews
  • Escadaria Selarón
    6
    4.1/5
    󰺂6.9
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa3.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊250-step art staircase & tiles
    Brazilian graffiti showcases rich imagination
    󱨠28% positive reviews
  • Ipanema Beach
    7
    4.6/5
    󰺂6.7
    Rio de Janeiro.Ipanema8.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Rio de Janeiro State
    Highlights:
    󰀆Lanterns & fireworks at beach
    󱨜World-famous cultural landmark
    󱨠52% positive reviews
  • Museum of Tomorrow
    8
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.1
    Rio de Janeiro.Porto Maravilha3.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Bay view & reflection pool
    󱓊Unique water cycle architecture
  • Guanabara Bay
    9
    4.9/5
    󰺂6.0
    Rio de Janeiro12.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Sunset views from Sugarloaf Mountain
    󱨜World-class destination with unique culture
  • Santa Teresa
    10
    4.4/5
    󰺂5.4
    Rio de Janeiro.Santa Teresa2.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊360° view of Rio's ruins
    󰀆Stroll historic sites & history
    󱨠32% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Rio de Janeiro State?
These are all Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State:Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, Parque Lage
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State include:Christ the Redeemer:4.8, Copacabana Beach:4.7, Sugarloaf Mountain:4.7, Rio de Janeiro Cathedral:4.6, Parque Lage:4.3
At what locations in Rio de Janeiro State can Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State be found?
The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro State 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, Parque Lage:Rio de Janeiro
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