Things to do in Rio De Janeiro
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Ana Stamatovic

Things to do in Rio De Janeiro

If you are lucky enough to get a chance and visit beautiful Rio De Janeiro, I guarantee you will fall in love with this city, just as I did. Rio is one of a kind: positive vibes are all around, people are enjoying perfect beaches, great music, and even better food.

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Must-visit attractions 🎯

Act like a tourist and don't miss to visit the best of Rio.

Image - Christ the Redeemer
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Christ the Redeemer
Ana:The stunning statue left me speechless. You must visit the symbol of Rio de Janeiro, and enjoy the spectacular views from the top.
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Hang Gliding Brazil
Ana:Hang-gliding in Rio was a present I gave to myself for my 30th birthday. This was one of the best experience in my life.
Image - Sugarloaf Mountain
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Ana:Perfect place to admire the unconventional and unique shape of this beautiful city. Great for both day and night tours
Image - Escadaria Selaron
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Escadaria Selaron
Ana:Climb 215 steps decorated with different and colorful tiles, brought from more than 100 countries around the world.
Image - Maracana Stadium - Bellini statue
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Maracana Stadium - Bellini statue
Ana:You don’t have to be a football fan to admire this place. Don’t miss the tour of the most popular football stadium on the planet.
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Feel the vibes 🌎

You don't need money to enjoy Rio. Positive atmosphere is all around you.

Image - Copacabana Beach
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Copacabana Beach
Ana:Enjoy the most famous beach in the world. Don’t miss to play beach volleyball or football with locals.
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RIO-CARNIVAL
Ana:Rio Carnival exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend you to see the winners’ parades.
Image - Favela Santa Marta Tour
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Favela Santa Marta Tour
Ana:Take a close look at how local people live in Rio. However, for security reasons, I don’t recommend you to go on your own. Find a favela tour guide to show you around this unique communities.
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Image - Ipanema Beach
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Ipanema Beach
Ana:My favorite beach in Rio. I enjoyed the perfect day with my friends and watched the best sunset ever.

It's all about the food 🍲

Eat like a local. Brazilian cuisine is widely famous. I couldn't decide what to eat first.

Image - Restaurante e Bar Garota de Ipanema
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Restaurante e Bar Garota de Ipanema
Ana:My first favorite steakhouse in Rio, a place full of history where locals like to eat with their families.
Image - Ipanema Açai
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Ipanema Açai
Ana:Acai berry is a super healthy fruit, and Brazil is famous for making the best acai berry smoothies and ice-creams. You can find many Acai spots around the city.
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Image - Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
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Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
Ana:My second favorite steakhouse in Rio. With all-you-can-eat service and great drinks, this restaurant has to be at the top of your bucket list.
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Image - Cheese Bread Factory
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Cheese Bread Factory
Ana:Cheese bread is my favorite Brazilian pastry, and I can not imagine visiting Rio without buying this tasty food.

Shopping 🛍

Buy some pretty cool clothes. Brazilian fashion is famous by the colorful and modern design.

Image - Havaianas
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Havaianas
Ana:From the moment I bought my first flip-flops in the Havaianas store, I fell in love with the brand. Even though the company has many stores around the world, this wide choice of colors and design you can find only in Rio.
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Image - Feira Nordestina de Búzios
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Feira Nordestina de Búzios
Ana:This market is the biggest one in the capital. You can find here literally everything, from the best fruit you will eat in your life, coolest clothes, interesting souvenirs, etc.
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Shopping Village Mall
Ana:If you are more into luxuries brands, this is a perfect mall for you. You can also find plenty of Brazilian brands here at reasonable prices.
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Rua Garcia d'Avila
Ana:I had here the best shopping in my life. Even though I was "only" looking for acai, I found many great stores with unique clothes and accessories.
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Image - Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
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Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
Ana:I forgot to buy the souvenirs in the city, so I did the last-minute shopping at the airport. Even though these shops have a bit higher prices than the ones in the city, the difference is not huge, and I managed to buy the presents for my family.
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Wonderguide map

  1. Christ the Redeemer
  2. Hang Gliding Brazil
  3. Sugarloaf Mountain
  4. Escadaria Selaron
  5. Maracana Stadium - Bellini statue
  6. Copacabana Beach
  7. RIO-CARNIVAL
  8. Favela Santa Marta Tour
  9. Ipanema Beach
  10. Restaurante e Bar Garota de Ipanema
  11. Ipanema Açai
  12. Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
  13. Cheese Bread Factory
  14. Havaianas
  15. Feira Nordestina de Búzios
  16. Shopping Village Mall
  17. Rua Garcia d'Avila
  18. Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont

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