Brazil is well known for it’s long, sandy beaches, but Rio has much more to offer than just that. There is everything from vibrant nightlife, to amazing local cuisine, to museums. So no matter what your taste, you can find something to do and see in this sprawling city. Here is a list of some of the hottest tourist attractions and where they are located. These are the highest rated by tourists, so you know they are worth seeing!
Corcovado near Cosma Velho; Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas; Pao de Acucar in Urca; Copacahana; Arcos da Lapa; Barra da Tijuca; Fortaleza de Sao Joao; Morro da Urca; Parque Nacional and Floresta da Tijuca; celebrate the famous Carnaval; Sao Conrado; Fluminense Football Club near Laranjeiras; Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura in Centro; Parque dos Patins near Lagoa; Museu do Indio near Botafogo; Casa do Pontal near Recreio Dos Bandeirantes; Leblon; Sitio Roberto Burle Marx near Barra De Guaratiba; Ilha de Paqueta; Biblioteca Nacional in Centro; Pedra da Gavea; Terra Encantada near Barra Da Tijuca; and the Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da II Guerra Mundial.