Location: Gamboa
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Top 10 Things to do in Gamboa, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
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. Carnaval Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 164 reviews
Carnival Experience is a social business that offers an unforgettable experience in the behind the Scenes of Rio's carnival. We perform a variety of tours, workshops, shows and more services from the carnival world. * Our profit is donated to the benefit of our kids samba school, Pimpolhos da Grande Rio to the prosperity of futures carnivals.
2. Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Unidos da Tijuca Samba-School, the third oldest samba school in Rio de Janeiro has been presenting an interesting all year long attraction: “Backstage Tour of a Carnival Parade”This is the first time a samba-school in Rio “opens up” their secrets, and guide tourist through the backstage activities. Tourists are guided by the official Carnival researcher of the Samba school and see all phases of the carnival parade preparation. The attraction starts with the explanation of the parade theme, and then moves on to each step of the parade building: the conception of theme, design sketches of the costumes, mock-up floats, the floats assembly area , carnival costume factory, and finally the quality area. At the end of the program, visitors see a pocket show of the samba-school, with real samba dancers and samba percussionists. The attraction is a very good option where the foreigner can learn a bit how the magic of the carnival in Rio is done. Definitely, a must if the visitors is interested in visual arts, architecture or carnival itself. The “Backstage Tour at Unidos da Tijuca” attraction lasts for 2 and half hours and can be scheduled Mondays through Saturdays through Unidos da Tijuca Marketing Department.
3. Museum of Valongo Wharf
4. Cais do Valongo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In 1811 a new pier, named "Cais do Valongo", was built for the landing and trading of enslaved Africans (mainly from Congo and Angola). Through this quay, more than 500.000 Africans arrived in Brazil. Sad memories of slavery ... Over the years, the quay undergone some transformations, one of them, in 1843, to welcome the Italian Princess Thereza Christina de Bourbon e Duas Sicílias, the last Brazilian Empress. Thereafter the pier was renamed on her honor as "Cais da Imperatriz". In 2017, it was appointed as a world heritage site by Unesco - a very good reason to visit it! While strolling along beautiful "Boulevard Olímpico", "Cais do Valongo" is just two blocks away. Enjoy!
5. Instituto de Pesquisa e Memoria Pretos Novos - IPN
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By trueblue101357 - New York City, United States
I stumbled upon this gem when I was doing research on museums dedicated to the Africans who were viciously and violently brought to brazil against their well. Given that you cannot fully understand Brazilian history without understanding their long history with slavery, I thought there would be numerous museums dedicated to this subject. However, as I started to plan my itinerary, I realized that I was sorely mistaken. It wasn't until an hour into my research did I find this gem. The IPN Museum tells the often forgotten story of slavery....a story that the government would most want to forget. It starts with an informational video that cannot be missed and then a tour of the mass graves of the slaves who were not given the decency of a proper resting place. At the end, I asked the woman who showed us in about the homeowners' who selflessly donated the home upon discovering the graves and it turned out that she was their daughter! Through my tears, I thanked her for the important work they are doing. It really affirmed my belief that one person (or one family in this case) can make a difference. From what I understand, they do not get government funding and lack the resources to market the museum to a mass audience. They rely on word of mouth so please tell everyone you know to visit AND then write a review on google and/or tripadvisor. No matter your race, nationality or heritage, this museum should not be missed.
6. Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha
7. Cidade Do Samba
8. Armazem da Utopia
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
9. AquaRio
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4.0 based on 5,055 reviews
Reviewed By beckheck
It wasn't Riley's Aquarium or anything else but it was an amazing experience nonetheless. I see reviews complaining about the organization/collection but it was beautiful. They had a massive main tank where you can go underwater, and a gorgeous collection of fish of all colors and sizes. Its a great family activity with plenty of activities for kids and virtual aquariums. you can learn tond about different species and what not.
10. Rio Star - Roda Gigante do Rio de Janeiro
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3.5 based on 112 reviews
We believe that a happy life needs hints of enchantment and fantasy to color everyday life and that fun should be for everyone! Rio Star has arrived for you to fly high, be enchanted by the colors of the sky, dream and become a child again! 88 meters high, Rio's ferris wheel is the largest in Latin America. Come live this unique experience! Rio Star, the Best View of Happiness!
