Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio

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Stop At: Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22060-002 Brazil

This is a tailor-made tour and is fully customizable.

The tour is strictly based on your particular interests. Your guide will follow your interests and maximize your time in Rio. Let you guide know what your likes and dislikes are and he will take you to places you would not otherwise reach on your own.

There is no preset itinerary; you are free to play it by ear, planning the day's activities as you go, based on interests, conditions, weather, and other needs.

Below you'll find a list of places that can be visited on this tour.

You may book the tour and reach me afterwards to discuss the itinerary, or contact me first so we can tailor the tour to your needs.

Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.


Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil

The second most visited attraction in Rio, Sugarloaf is a monolithic solid granite block over 1,200 feet above sea level located at the very entrance of Guanabara Bay in Rio. The access to the monument is at Urca neighborhood. The monument can be reached by taking 2 cable cars straight to the summit of Sugarloaf.

Pass By: Sitio Roberto Burle Marx, Estrada De Guaratiba 2019 Barra De Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-240 Brazil

A wonderful estate that belonged to the most acclaimed landscape designer in Brazil.

Pass By: Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas, Rua Murtinho Nobre 169, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-050 Brazil

Former home to a preeminent female art supporter, Laurinda Santos Lobo, the Parque das Ruínas is now a cultural center that keeps her legacy of supporting artists everywhere.

Pass By: Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Praca Floriano Cinelândia, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050 Brazil

Inaugurated in 1909, the Theatro Municipal is one of the most importante theaters of Brazil and Latin America. The Theatro Municipal has drawn international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, opera singers, and performing artists. Since the 1930s, the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro has maintained its artistic independence, and is the only Brazilian institution to have its own choir, a symphony orchestra, and ballet company. We do not enter, but we take time enjoying the architecture aspects of this building.

Pass By: Botanical Garden, Rua Jardim Botanico 1008 Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-000 Brazil

The garden was created in 1808 by order of the Portuguese prince Dom João VI as a temporary site for acclimatizing exotic plant species from all over the world broth there by the Portuguese. During the walk we will also be able to see the majestic imperial palm trees and the orchid and Bromeliad greenhouses.
Rio’s Botanic Garden is also one of the best spots to observe the city wildlife, such as capuchin and marmosets monkeys, toucans, red throated guan and several other animal species.


Pass By: Paco Imperial, Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-160 Brazil

The Paço Imperial or Imperial Palace, previously known as the Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro and Palace of the Viceroys, is a historic building.The Paço Imperial was built in the 18th century to serve as residence for the governors of colonial Brazil. From 1808, it was used as a royal residence by King John VI of Portugal as King of Portugal and later also as King of Brazil.

Pass By: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro, Rua Primeiro de Marco 66, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-000 Brazil

The CCBB in Rio de Janeiro is a building of neoclassical lines that in the past was connected to finance and business. Its foundation stone was launched in 1880, materializing the project of Francisco Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva (1831-1912), architect of the Imperial House, founder of the Society of Fine Arts and the Lyceum of Arts and Crafts

Pass By: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil

The diverse fauna and lush vegetation of the park can be observed.

Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil

This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.

Pass By: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil

Simply put, the most beautiful beach, with the most beautiful people, in the south side of Rio. Don´t miss the opportunity to see Tom Jobim´s statue and take great shots of the beach and Dois Irmãos´hill.

Pass By: Sao Bento Monastery, Rua Dom Gerardo 40 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20090-030 Brazil

A place of monastic simplicity that is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil where there is a surprising contrast between the austere, purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs. See for yourself the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, followed by a view of the dome and the Chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento.

Pass By: Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portao 3 Portao 3 - Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20271-130 Brazil

Inaugurated in 1950 the stadium had 200.00 people capacity.

Pass By: Claudio Coutinho Trail, Praia Vermelha Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil

This flat trail located at the base of Sugaloaf Moutain is a place for a short walk looking for marmoset monkeys with Sugarloaf and the Red Beach as background.

Pass By: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rua Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22640-100 Brazil

The stage for the city's main Carnival Parade.

Pass By: Forte Duque de Caxias, Praca Almirante Julio de Noronha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-020 Brazil

This fort, located at the very end of Copacabana Beach, is a well-kept secret.

The fort was built in 1776 as a lookout to spot incoming ships. To reach the summit of the 183m (600-ft.) hill we’ll walk for 20 minutes on an 800 meters cobblestone road that crosses the natural preserve area kept by the Brazilian Army.

Several species of the Brazilian fauna live in the area. It is not uncommon to spot mamorset monkeys, tropical birds and lizards on the way up.

Once we reach the summit, a series of spectacular views will be discovered. From the hill top we’ll have a vantage point of view of the entire extension of Copacabana Beach, Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain and the entrance of Guanabara Bay.

Pass By: Parque Lage, Rua Jardim Botanico 414 Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22461-000 Brazil

This large park is located near the Botanic Gardens in the south part of the city. During the 16th century the place was a sugar mill owned by the governor of Rio de Janeiro province. In 1840 an English nobleman became the new owner and hired the landscape designer John Tyndale to design the romantic style garden at the property.

Pass By: Arpoador beach, Avenida Francisco Bhering, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-050 Brazil

A large rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.

Pass By: Perigoso Beach, Rua Parlon Siqueira Barra de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-510 Brazil

A completely secluded and wild beach reachable by boat or hiking trail only.

Pass By: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Avenida Epitacio Pessoa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22471-001 Brazil

One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.

Pass By: Avenida Atlantica, Avenida Atlantico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001 Brazil

The seaside avenue in Copacabana is the most famous beach area in Rio.

Pass By: Carioca Aqueduct, Rua Riachuelo 27, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-010 Brazil

Also known as Arcos da Lapa the aqueduct used to supply the city with water from the rivers born at Tijuca Forest. Now it is used as a passageway for the tram that connects Downtown Rio and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.

Pass By: Macumba Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-877 Brazil

A beautiful beach in the west part of town.

Pass By: Praca Quinze de Novembro - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil

The square is located in the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro; and the Paço Imperial. The Praça XV Station is a ferry terminal servicing a number of destinations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi

Pass By: Aterro Do Flamengo, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20021-140 Brazil

A very large park area crossed by an expressway.

Pass By: Marina Da Gloria, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20021-140 Brazil

This is the place from where most bot tour departure from in Rio.

Pass By: Morro da Urca, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil

The round shape of this mountain next to Sugarloaf reminded the Portuguese a ship used to carry sugar.
This is the first step to reach Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car.


Pass By: Arco do Teles, Praca Quinze de Novembro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil

Named after the Portuguese judge Antônio Telles Barreto de Menezes the place preserves its colonial architecture.

Pass By: Santa Teresa, Rua Aurea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-210 Brazil

This picturesque and well preserved colonial style area born in the mid-1800s is now an artsy neighborhood full of bars, cafés and good restaurants that offer a myriad food options including the best Acai and cheese bread in Rio.
The place offers great photo opportunities with its painted murals, street art, cobblestone streets and a variety of souvenirs shops, including the only one in Rio listed on Lonely Planet for having only items made by local artists.


Pass By: Parque da Cidade, Estrada da Viracao s/n, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro 26177-600 Brazil

This vantage viewpoint offers the very best view of Rio skyline.

Pass By: Feira de Sao Cristovao, Campo Sao Cristovao Sao Cristovao, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20921-440 Brazil

The Luiz Gonzaga Northeast Traditions Centre is the place where the traditional São Cristovão Fair is held. About 700 permanent tents offer a sample of Brazilian Northeast culture, such as typical food, handcrafts, forró players, dance, singers and also folk literature. The fair attracts visitors from all over the country and abroad. Every month about 450 thousand tourists and local people visit it. It is a place for dancing, handcraft shopping, and also a place to try some of the local specialties at one of the many typical Northeastern restaurants.

Pass By: Cosme Velho, Zona Sur, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-220 Brazil

Drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.

Pass By: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil

The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.

Pass By: Leme, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

A less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.

Pass By: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil

Selaron’s Staircase is a set of world-famous steps. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selaron who claimed that the staircase is his tribute to the Brazilian people.
The steps straddle both the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods. There are 250 steps which are covered in over 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries around the world.


Pass By: Ipanema Farmer's Market, Praca Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22410-030 Brazil

Each morning farmers set it up on a different street.
These are the places where the locals go to do their grocery shopping, and tourists are welcome to walk around the several stands sampling fruits, street food and vegetables offered in the market. The fruit in Brazil really taste different. More than once I had people telling me “So that is what mango is supposed to taste like! I feel I’ve been cheated all my life…”.


Pass By: Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church, Largo da Carioca 5 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20050-020 Brazil

The laity of the Order of the Third Order of San Francisco settled in Rio de Janeiro in 1619, occupying a chapel inside the church of the Franciscan convent of Santo Antônio, located on the top of a hill (the Morro de Santo Antônio). In the middle of the seventeenth century, the Franciscan convent gave them a plot of land next to the convent's church to build their own temple there. The Church of St. Francis of Penance was built, with interruptions, between 1657 and 1733.

Pass By: Mirante Do Leblon, Av. Niemeyer, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Nice vantage viewpoint at the end of Leblon Beach.

Pass By: Morro Dois Irmaos, Parque Do Penhasco Dois Irmaos, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20020-030 Brazil

A seaside granite mountain at the end of Leblon Beach.

Pass By: Guanabara Palace, Rua Pinheiro Machado s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22231-901 Brazil

This was once the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.

Pass By: Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-240 Brazil

A small and picturesque neighborhood is located at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Pass By: Barra da Tijuca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

An area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.

Pass By: Abrico Beach, Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The only nude beach in Rio.

Pass By: Praia de Grumari, Av. Estado da Guanabara, s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-240 Brazil

Very isolated and completely undeveloped beach area covered by the lush restinga vegetation and reachable only by private transportation.

Pass By: Praia Da Joatinga, Rua Lasar Segall, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22611-100 Brazil

Surrounded by rocky clifs, this beach is reachable by a small hiking trail.

Pass By: Praia do Leme, Avenida Atlantica Leme, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-000 Brazil

At the very end of Copacabana Beach Leme Beach is the best place for a picture of Copacabana.

Pass By: Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach, Avenida Lucio costa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-000 Brazil

A 10 miles long beach in the west side of Rio.

Pass By: Vermelha Beach, Praca General Tiburcio, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil

At the foot of Urca Mountain lies a small and beautiful beach with red sand and surrounded by mountains in both sides.

Pass By: Palacio Capanema, Rua da Imprensa 16, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20030-120 Brazil

Icon of Brazilian’s modern architecture, the Gustavo Capanema Palace, also known as MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture), stands out for its architectural composition and for its unique positioning within the surrounding urban context.

Pass By: Vista Chinesa, Estrada Dona Castorina Parque Nacional Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-320 Brazil

Erected to celebrate of the arrival of the first Chinese immigrants to Brazil.

Pass By: Boa Viagem Island, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The ruins of a fort and a church lies in this island.

Pass By: Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos, Avenida Rotariana, Teresopolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25960-602 Brazil

A national park in the mountains at the end of Guanabara Bay and 50 miles away from Rio.

Pass By: Mirante do Soberbo, Rodovia BR-116, Km 89,5, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25946-151 Brazil

On a clear day the views of the mountains and Guanabara Bay are absolutely amazing from this viewpoint.

Pass By: Dedo de Deus, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25940-000 Brazil

One of the highest mountains of Serra dos Orgaos this peak rises towards the sky as if it was a finger pointing up.

Pass By: Prainha Beach, Av. Estado da Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-877 Brazil

Most well-kept secret of Rio this awsome beach is souronded by vegetation and is also a surfer’s paradise.

Pass By: Ponte Rio–Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 21941-607 Brazil

A nine miles long bridge connecting the two sides of the road.

Pass By: Pedra do Sal, Largo Joao da Baiana Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-120 Brazil

Part of Little Africa, Pedra do Sal is considered by some the birth place of Samba.

Pass By: Ilha Da Gigoia, Avenida Armando Lombardi 370, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22640-000 Brazil

The small and quiet island is hidden gem where the best seafood place in Rio can be found.

Pass By: Pontal Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

At the very end of Recreio dos Bandeirantes lies this calm waters beach.

Pass By: Reserva Beach, Av. Lucio Costa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

A large preserved area at Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

Pass By: Beco das Sardinhas, Rua Miguel Couto 139, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20070-030 Brazil

A small alley in the downtown district with preserved colonial Architecture.

Pass By: Museum of Valongo Wharf, Rua Camerino Zona Portuaria, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The Museum is located where nearly one million captive Africans disembarked between 1811 and 1831 and tell us a bit more about the African heritage in Brazil.

Pass By: Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum, Rodovia BR-116, Km 98 Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The Von Martius Visitor Center in the Guapimirim Venue is housed in a 19th century mansion, restored to preserve its original features. The mansion belonged to the former Fazenda Barreira do Soberbo, being its owner during the Empire the medical doctor Henrique José Dias, who dedicated himself to planting cinchona (Cinchona calissaia).
This historical mansion houses a permanent exhibition with photos and information about the park, a model of the entire PARNASO area, as well as an interesting collection of works by botanist Von Martius.


Pass By: Cachoeira do Rio dos Frades, Estrada Rj-130 Km 12-16, Teresopolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25976-444 Brazil

One of the most beautiful waterfalls ever. Nice place to sunbathe and swim in the large pool formed by rocks and boulders.

Pass By: Pedra Bonita, Estrada da Cascatinha Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil

A hang-gliding take off spot is at the top of this mountain in Sao Conrrado.

Pass By: Cais do Valongo, Avenida Barao de Tefe Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20220-460 Brazil

The place of entry for millions of enslaved African for over 100 years.


Pass By: Caminho Niemayer, Avenida Professor Plinio Leite, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro 24020-010 Brazil

An architectural complex that made Niterói the second city in the world with the largest number of works designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.

Pass By: Morro da Babilonia, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

This solid granite wall rises above the entrance of Sugarloaf cable car. Here we’re very likely to observe climbers trying to reach the mountain summit.


Pass By: Mirante do Caete, Parque Nacional da Prainha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

The scenery is spectacular from this viewpoint overlooking Prainha.

Pass By: Mirante do Joa, Estrada do Joa 1045, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22610-141 Brazil

Nice viewpoint at the foot of Gavea mountain overlooking the ocean.


Pass By: Pedra do Telegrafo, Rua Almirante Carlos Tinoco 432 500 Barra de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-260 Brazil

The two miles very steep hiking trail starts at Pedra Branca State Park. At the summit you’ll take the famous picture hanging from the cliff.

Pass By: Praia do Secreto, Avenida Estado da Guanabara 1102 Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-852 Brazil

As the name suggests this is a small hidden beach on the way to Prainha.

Pass By: Mirante do Leme, Praca Almirante Julio de Noronha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-020 Brazil

Most definitively the best spot to take a picture of Copacabana Beach.

Pass By: Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha, Avenida Estado da Guanabara, 58 Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

A city park behind the most beautiful beach in Rio.

Pass By: Travessa do Comercio Centro Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-080 Brazil

Beautiful and colorful colonial houses can be found in this old commercial part of the city.

Pass By: Maua Square, Avenida Rodrigues Alves 1, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil

Large square surrounded by 2 museums near Little Africa.

Pass By: Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se, Rua Sete de Setembro 14, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20050-009 Brazil

The first cathedral in Rio de Janeiro.

Pass By: Statue of General Osorio, Praca Quinze de Novembro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil

A war hero and the patron of the Brazilian Army.

Pass By: Poco Verde, Rodovia BR-116, Km 98 Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Magnificent waterfall inside Serra dos Orgaos National Park.

Pass By: Mestre Valentim Fountain, Praça XV de Novembro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Originally positioned next to the pier, it was used to supply the vessels, as well as the residents with fresh water from the mountains of Rio.

Pass By: Pedra do Pontal, Estrada do Pontal Entre a Praia do Pontal e a Praia da Macumba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-877 Brazil

Also known as Pontal de Sernambetiba the rock island divides the sandy oceanfront into two separate beaches, Recreio and Macumba.

Pass By: Trilha do Pao de Acucar, Pista Claudio Coutinho, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil

This hiking trail staring at Claudio Coutinho Trail also grants access to Urca Mountain.

Pass By: Largo dos Guimaraes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-310 Brazil

Central part of Santa Teresa District.

Pass By: Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20000-000 Brazil

Rio downtown is full of buildings and places where you can get in touch with all this history.

Pass By: Boulevard Olimpico, Praca Maua, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-240 Brazil

The area also known as Porto Maravilha houses a variety of museums and cultural centers. There is also a sequence of gratifies that make up an artistic pathway painted by 20 different artists and the famous street Etnias Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra.

Pass By: Painel Etnias, Av Rodrigues Alves,241 - Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil

Inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and their people, the mural signed by Eduardo Kobra was named Etnias (ethnic groups).

Pass By: Morro da Conceicao, Travessa do Liceu Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-180 Brazil

Marking the initial occupation of the city of Rio de Janeiro by the Portuguese, the area has significant historical and architectural importance.

Pass By: Pier Maua, Avenida Rodrigues Alves 20 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil

The place where all cruise ships dock in Rio de Janeiro.

Pass By: AquaRio, Via Binario do Porto, 194 Praca Muhammad Ali, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20220-360 Brazil

The largest aquarium in South America houses about three thousand sea animals in 28 tanks.

Pass By: Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha, Rua Sacadura Cabral Adro da Prainha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Built by the Veneravel Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco da Penitencia in 1704 this church is considered one of the main Baroque style examples in Rio.

Pass By: Centro de Visitantes Paineiras, Estrada das Paineiras S/N Visitor and Boarding Center for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil

The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.

Pass By: Rampa Pedra Bonita, Avenida Prefeito Mendes de Morais S/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22610-095 Brazil

This hang gliding take off spot in Sao Conrado offers great views.

Pass By: Forte de Copacabana, Praca Coronel Eugenio Franco 1 Spot 6, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-020 Brazil

The Fort seats at the tip of the Copacabana Beach and offers some of the best views in of Copacabana.

Pass By: Praia do Meio, Pedra de Guaratiba Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Along with Perigoso, Inferno and Funda beaches this is a very secluded beach reachable only by hiking trail.

Pass By: Floresta da Tijuca, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.

Pass By: Cascatinha Taunay, Estrada Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-510 Brazil

One of the many waterfalls in Rio.

Pass By: Museu Selecao Brasileira - CBF, Avenida Luis Carlos Prestes N0 130, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22775-055 Brazil

Located in the new headquarters of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation in Barra da Tijuca, this is a must for soccer lovers. The fans can follow the history of the Brazilian Team from their first games to the most important titles. There are nineteen facilities with technological resources that allow the interactivity of the public with the attractions. The collection also has relics such as uniforms, trophies and photographs.

Pass By: Confeitaria Colombo, R. Gonçalves Dias, 32 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-030, Brazil

Confeitaria Colombo inaugurated in 1824 and is a icon of what was the Belle Epóque in Rio de Janeiro.
The Belgian crystal mirrors framed by hand-carved frames, the lamps and the beautiful stained glass skylight ceiling are stunning and the food is very representative of Brazilian culinary.