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
What to do and see in State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Best Places and Tips
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. Praca da Matriz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Mikiduta - Bucharest, Romania
Paraty was built by Portuguese to transport the gold from Minas Gerais to Rio. Its colonial buildings and cobblestone streets made from this tiny town a great touristic site. One weekend will be enough to roam around the city and to visit the nearby Beaches of Trindade.
2. Cervejaria Bohemia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By phgoncalves - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The old factory became the Beer Museum. Dynamic, interactive, modern. You can see the story of the beer throw centuries. Another part talk about the history of beer in Brazil, starting from that old factory. And another level we see all old machines (some still working) to follow all production. Of course, at end, we have the pleasure to try some of this excellent beer.
3. Rua das Pedras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
This charming cobblestone street is lined with restaurants and shops selling resort wear, jewelry, handicrafts and artwork, and is known for its lively nightlife.
Reviewed By fabiopesa - Rimini
Buzios is a pearl. Busy, touristic, expensive, but not (too) tacky. I like seaside resorts with a lot of people going around, and here you can have it all.
The place is small enough to walk around, yet big enough not too get immediately bored. Many nice shops (not many international brands, mainly Brazilian), a beatiful area in the middle of the pedestrian street (where the Lacoste shop is), nice (expensive) restaurants, most of them with a nice veranda in the back, on the beach.
At the beginning of the street there is a CInema, where you can easily spend a night.
4. Sugarloaf Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By JollyScotland - Scotland
Went as part of an organised tour but it appeared to be easy to do individually. Quite quiet when we were there but imagine it could get busy in high season. Very well organised attraction, est appreciated on a cloudless day.
5. Farol Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Lucho_M_L - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Farol is a caribbean-like pristine beach located in an island situated in front of Arraial do Cabo. It is protected by the Marinha do Brasil and it seems you can stay there for just an hour as the boats that take you there need a permission to enter. Farol is completely worth the value of the boat trip that takes you around the most famous Beaches of Arraial.
6. Teatro Sonora
Overall Ratings
5 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By MGDias - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Marvelous show, played by a local singer interpreting several famous Samba singers from radio era in Brazil. Exciting and emotional. Must see. Fair price.
7. Costao de Itacoatiara
Overall Ratings
5 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By CristianeMachado - St. Petersburg, Florida
Love the hike and the experience of looking at Itacoatiara beach from above! It is a hike that requires strength, good lungs and courage, as at times you have only the rock and your body to hang on to...Totally worth it! Going with friend is a fun adventure and by oneself is quite meditative. Prepare legs and your senses to get blown away...=)
8. Agulhas Negras Peak
Overall Ratings
5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By norbafreund - Sao Paulo, SP
The sight is outstanding, and the epoch to visit is the April -October period where chances for extended rains are slim. Book one of the adjourning Pousadas near the upper entrance of the
Parque das Agulhas Negras. It is some 40 km from the Garganta do Registro ( a cross-road where the regular asphalt ends in the BR-354).
It is paramount to have an experienced guide. He will help you with the difficult stretches, besides being well-known by the Park employees , which expedites the process of registering at the Park upper gate.
Once registering with the personnel of the Park, prepare to spend about 8 hours between going up and walking back to the park entrance. The instructions of what to take with you and how to dress you can get from your guide. It is tiring but a very good exercise and the joy of conquering such a high peak, known once as the culminant in Brazil , is definitely worth your while
9. Pedra do Sino
Overall Ratings
5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By Mconstantino - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Pedra do Sino ("bell stone") is the highest peak (2.275m) of Serra dos Órgãos and offers you spetacular views of the many beautiful surrounding peaks and up to the city of Rio de Janeiro in a clear day.
The peak is in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, in the city of Teresópolis, about 100km from Rio de Janeiro city center.
The trail: It's an easy -- but VERY long -- walk until the top. More than 10km, usually more than 3 hours in a good pace (not rushing) each way. Do not go if you're not used to long walks.
Lenght: You can do it in a single day (arrive early -- 8 am -- to do that) or you can spend a night in a basic lodge very close to the peak (15 min.), or even camp in the lodge area. Check prices and reservation with the National Park before you go (the lodge is usually full in fridays and saturdays during the winter season)
Money: Price to the trail in jun/12 was R$ 30 for brazilians and R$ 55 for foreigners for a single day. It's more expensive (but not the double) if you stay there 2 days.
When to go: Winter days are usually clearer -- but always check the weather before you go. You may see nothing at the peak in a cloudy day.
Who is able to go: Anyone in good shape.
10. Cataguas Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By claudioasfilho - San Jose, California, United States
This place is a sand bank in the middle of the ocean. Really cool place for snorkeling, or just enjoying the water in the middle of the ocean. Don't forget to bring your own snacks because there is no food or drinks for sale in there.
