Location: Zona Central (Central Region)
Top Things to do in Zona Central (Central Region)
What to do and see in Zona Central (Central Region), State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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.
Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
1. Nossa Senhora Mae dos Homens
2. 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!
3. Centro Cultural Estudantina Musical
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
4. Igreja de Sao Goncalo Garcia e Sao Jorge
5. Maua Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 937 reviews
Reviewed By andrbpng - Nova Iguacu, Brazil
Maua Square is the one of the most beuatiful and walkable public spaces in Rio de Janeiro. Is a perfect place to take photos at the sunset, sit on the grass, or simply admire the landscape. Here you also can visit great museums like Museu do Amanhã and Museu de Arte do Rio. The square is part of the Porto Maravilha, a project who revitalized Rio's downtown.
6. Arquivo Nacional
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
7. Igreja Sao Jose
8. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Bonsucesso
9. Boulevard Olimpico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,267 reviews
Reviewed By MarionW1525 - Seattle, United States
it's a wonderful place to stroll. Lots of street vendors. Many murals are to be seen. My favorite one is of the Aboriginal depicting Australia. The Guiness book World Record officially recognized this boulevard artist Eduardo Kobra... it's titled Etnias - 'Ethnicities' as the world's largest spray paint mural. 51' tall, 560 ft. wide covering the sight of an abandoned warehouse. Sometimes the mural is referred to as 'Todos somos um' - We are all one. It took him and 4 helpers 45 days to complete it. Along the boulevard runs a very modern looking street car that goes to Santos Dumont airport we were told.
10. Painel Etnias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By rhondan526
This artist really captured every detail in his work. It feels like his art work is watching and speaking to you. I couldn't stop staring at each person he painted. I would definitely recommend seeing this along with as much art you can get to in this phenomenal city. Maybe 15-30 minutes here at tops.
