Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, and samba
Nature & OutdoorsMusic & NightlifeFood & DiningArchitecture
Top Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Highlights included in EME itineraries
Music & Nightlife3h
Arcos da Lapa & Samba
Beneath the white aqueduct arches, Lapa erupts nightly with samba, choro, and open-air street parties
Architecture2.5h
Christ the Redeemer
Iconic 30-metre Art Deco statue atop Corcovado mountain — arms outstretched over one of the most beautiful cities on earth
Nature & Outdoors3h
Copacabana Beach
Four kilometres of golden sand, beach football, and caipirinhas — the most famous urban beach in the world
Arts & Culture1h
Escadaria Selarón
250 colorful mosaic steps created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón — tiles from over 60 countries connecting Lapa to Santa Teresa
Food & Dining3h
Feira de São Cristóvão
A massive covered market celebrating northeastern Brazilian culture with forró music, carne de sol, tapioca crepes, and cachaça tastings on weekends.
History2h
Lapa Arches
18th-century aqueduct turned tramway in Rio's bohemian quarter — samba clubs, live music, and caipirinha bars fill the streets at night
Planning Your Rio de Janeiro Itinerary
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Currency
BRL
Language
Portuguese
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