City: State of Rio de Janeiro
Top Things to do in State of Rio de Janeiro
Top Hotels in State of Rio de Janeiro
- 1. Hotel Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
- 2. Rio Othon Palace Hotel
- 3. Riale Brisa Barra Hotel
- 4. Radisson Hotel Barra Rio de Janeiro
- 5. CDesign Hotel
- 6. Hotel Laghetto Stilo Barra Rio
- 7. Orla Copacabana Hotel
- 8. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
- 9. Americas Copacabana Hotel
- 10. Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
5 Tramways in State of Rio de Janeiro That You Shouldn't Miss
Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u dʒi ʒɐˈnejɾu]) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Brazil, with the largest being that of the state of São Paulo.
Restaurants in State of Rio de Janeiro
1. Sugarloaf Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55,956 reviews
One of the most beautiful attractions in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most famous in Brazil. Our mission is to take people to an enchantment, fun and entertainment journey – providing happy and unforgettable experiences as well as valuing Brazilian culture. We constantly invest in safety, comfort and innovative technologies. Our locations constitute natural, geological, historical, and touristic landmarks in the city of Rio de Janeiro. As a natural landmark, it reminds us of our reference to the sailors who come to Guanabara Bay. As a geological landmark, it reminds us of our geological site precisely dating the history of our planet. We also talk about historical landmark because on March 1, 1565, Estacio de Sa founded the City of Sao Sebastiao in Rio de Janeiro literally on its feet. And, finally, touristic landmark because the Cable Car opened on Sugarloaf projected Brazil’s name worldwide. It has been the first cable car installed in Brazil and the third in the world.
Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada
A different vantage point from the top of Corcovado with more land views than water views (or water seen past land), the top of this so-called 'Sugar Loaf' is actually kind of an "opposite nature" with more views of water than land from its two viewing areas (each of which kind of double-decked): one area facing north with a great wide view of Guanabara Bay & the "long bridge" at some distance straight ahead and from which there's also a view of a good-sized portion of the city (with a pretty nice skyline actually in a big sprawling area of modern high-rises) to the left & across the water with also some nice-looking beaches on that side; and another area facing south with the "open sea" & really quite a phenomenal view of the "entire length" of Copacabana Beach from the hill of Forte Duque de Caxias just shortly from this mountain to Forte de Copacabana on the other end about 3 km away (which is actually what to me was the "most worthwhile" view from this mountain top). I would just say a bit on the downside though is "not much" of ground to walk around up here, but yes there's Morro da Urca shortly below (just about a 5-minute cable car ride away which you have to come through to get up to this mountain top) which is "like a small park" for a nice walk around with also some old cable cars displayed outdoors, a small building with some cable car machinery on display, a small forest trail on a raised platform or such & yes the same views as from above (except for that of Copacabana to the south which cannot be seen from this "lower top") but actually kind of better I would say when it comes to some views such as that of the high-rises to the west across the water & that of the boats in the water also to the west (quite a number of those pleasure vessels to see actually!). And also, pretty nice for browsing and enjoying time up here (on the tops of both Sugarloaf & Morro da Urca) are some nice souvenir shops & restaurants & even a gemstone shop with beautiful sculptures of birds & such made of those stones (quite pricey ones though). And with no metro station close by, one way to not have to spend too much for taxi getting here is by taking the metro to Botafogo Station (both Lines 1 & 2) where you can take a cab outside for just a short ride of 5 to 10 minutes to the cable car station on the bottom of Morro da Urca where you start your "two-part" cable car ride (each just for about 5 minutes) first to the top of Morro da Urca then all the way up to the top of this mountain (which yes resembles a loaf of sugar but a "green one").
2. Bondinho de Santa Teresa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 862 reviews
Reviewed By honoriab2017 - San Francisco, United States
Lovely ride up the hills to Santa Teresa but the station was challenging to find. I tried using Google maps to map from Impanema to Santa Teresa (thinking it would suggest the cable car) but instead suggested subway plus bus routes. So I went to the subway station from Impanema and took the red line 1 train. Exit at Cinelandia or Caricoa. From there you can exit the subway station and walk to the street car station called “Estáçao de Bondes de Santa Teresa” translated as Santa Teresa cable car station. Look at the street map when you exit the subway to see which way to walk. Once at the station, streetcars run every hour and you will be waiting with other tourists. It’s 20 Real to take the streetcar up and back down. It is a mode of transportation so if you want to get off, you need to ring the bell. The streetcar also stops to pick up locals waiting at tram stops. The streetcar will drop you off anywhere (not just the regular stops) if you ring the bell-which we learned. We got off at the stop for Largo de Guimaraes which blogs had stated as the Main Street with bars, restaurants and shops in Santa Teresa. I followed along on my map to ring the bell as the tram approached the street (following along on Google maps or maps me). We got off slightly early and walked to get to the street but I felt it was safer than missing it all together. In the area we ate at Casa Nossa, which had a lovely ambiance and colonial architecture. Then we caught the train going back down (again they only run once an hour till 5pm-during this time that we are in). We saw the tram and ran after it, so they stopped for us and we hopped on. Difficult to figure out this trip in the beginning, but worth it!
3. Trem do Corcovado
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By CaliGuy01 - San Francisco, United States
This is by far the best way to get to the Christ the Redeemer statue way up high. The trem drops you off literally right at the statue. Do Not waste your time take a cab because you will pay 100 Brz RL for a cab round trip in addition to about 80 Brz RL for a van to take you the rest of the way to the statue. The trem round trip to the statue is about 80 Brz RL.
