Location: Barra da Tijuca
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With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and backdrop of samba and bossa nova rhythms, it's easy to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro. Made famous in song, Ipanema Beach is still the place to stroll, sunbathe, and be seen. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, beckons visitors to Corcovado Mountain. Rio’s annual Carnaval celebrations are bacchanalian extravaganzas of feasting, music, dance, and costumed revelry.
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1. Sao Francisco de Paula Church
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
This church in the Largo de São Francisco was the site of many imperial events, including the 1822 mass dedicated to the country's conversion from colony to kingdom and the mass celebrating Brazil's adoption of its first constitution in 1831. Pope Pius X dedicated one of its chapels to the defeat of the Turks by Christian forces in the 16th century. Along with its colonial exterior and ornate interior, visitors should note sculptures done by Mestre Valentim and paintings by the slave Manoel da Cunha.
2. Parque Olimpico
3. Barrashopping Theater
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Barra da Tijuca Beach
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4.5 based on 6,066 reviews
Reviewed By vonvoyageButterfly - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Another sides of beach in diode janitor barra tijuca is far from Copacabana beach the area is where also all Americans park and luxury malls
5. Pepe Beach
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4.5 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By Flitz8 - Athens, Greece
There is hardly many people here but it's a beautiful beach, not very well known but hidden gem in Rio
6. Ilha Da Gigoia
7. Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
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4.5 based on 1,474 reviews
Reviewed By lucienea2017 - Glen Allen, United States
This neighborhood is not yet known by many tourists and its visitors are mainly locals going for a stroll on the long stretch of this white sandy beach. We always stay by Posto 10 where my cousin resides. Many bring their dogs, some play beach volleyball. There is a long bike lane by the beach which can get pretty jammed on the weekends. If you arrive very early in the morning, it will be filled by surfers. It is also well guarded by lifeguards. If the waves are too high and unsafe to swim, you will see red flags warning beach goers of the condition of the beach. You will also find plenty of beach chairs and beach umbrellas for rental. The beach is also filled with vendors selling food and artifacts. I would be skeptical to by food or beverages that are not prepackaged by a known manufacturer. I do recommend drinking coconut water straight from the source. Vendors are pretty skilled when it comes to cracking the top of the coconut and inserting a straw. What I like most about this neighborhood is that it is filled with Kiosks selling food and drinks. They all have a table with an umbrella and chairs and its atmosphere are beach casual. You can enjoy your beer or your Caipirinha ( brazilian cocktail ) overlooking the ocean. I recommend visiting Rio between May and September. The temperature will be mild, there will be plenty of sunshine, and the beach will be less crowded. I would be very careful when visiting Rio in general. Be mindful of your belongings, do not leave items unattended and avoid wearing expensive items. Most important, if you can avoid looking like a tourist, please do so.
8. Reserva Beach
9. Shopping Village Mall
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4.5 based on 828 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"Shopping Village Mall" is definitely Rio's trendiest mall! Located at Rio's affluent Barra da Tijuca quarter (at Rio's West Zone), this mall offers all high end brands with equally high end prices. But it is beautiful, safe, with a huge parking area and a fantastic range of restaurants, coffee shops and bars. A lovely terrace completes the scene. Visiting Rio and strolling along Barra da Tijuca, stop in for lunch, a simple coffee, or a glass of wine. And you still have the opportunity of watching a movie or a fantastic play/musical at its modern "Teatro Bradesco Rio". Enjoy!
10. Museu Selecao Brasileira - CBF
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4.5 based on 184 reviews
A fully interactive and technological experience about the National Team of Brazil! Photos, cups, legendary shirts and a collection with over 1,000 matches of the Canarinha. A real journey throughout the history of the world and the history of Brazil's football and its achievements such as the five World Cups won by us. Enjoy!
Reviewed By fnvouerin - Calgary, Canada
If you are a football fan you must see this museum. The building is spectacular, and the content shown in the various rooms is absolutely amazing. The history of the greatest football nation in the world is displayed in an exciting fashion, and the collection of trophies is a sight to behold. It is located directly beside the Barra Shopping mall, so there is no reason to miss out if you are in the area. The best part ? It's a mere R$20......
