Rio de Janeiro: Iconic Sights, Culture & Carnival Magic

Our destination is Rio de Janeiro, a vibrant city with countless attractions. Due to a limited time of one week, we've curated a selection of its most iconic places and experiences.

Iconic Landmarks & Cultural Gems

Christ the Redeemer: An Art Deco Icon

First on our list is Christ the Redeemer, an impressive Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ. Created by a French sculptor, it stands as one of Rio's main attractions, offering breathtaking views.

Sugarloaf Mountain: Panoramic Vistas

Next, we will ascend Sugarloaf Mountain, whose name is said to refer to the similar shape of loaf sugar. It is known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city and beyond. This mountain is one of several monolithic granite peaks that rise straight from the water's edge around Rio de Janeiro.

Escadaria Selarón: The World-Famous Steps

The vibrant Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selarón Steps', is a set of world-famous steps. It was created by the artist Jorge Selarón, who claimed it as his tribute to the Brazilian people. He was Chilean, by the way.

Understanding Favelas

Favelas are unique, low and middle-class, and unregulated informal settlement neighborhoods that have experienced historical governmental neglect. Understanding their history and culture is an important part of experiencing Rio.

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

For art museum enthusiasts, the striking Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, in the Rio metropolitan area, and is one of the region’s main landmarks. It was completed in 1996.

Parque Lage: Nature & History

Parque Lage is a public park in the city of Rio de Janeiro, located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood at the foot of the Corcovado. In the 1960s, the land became a public park with walking trails through subtropical forest.

Unique Experiences & Activities

AquaRio: Underwater Wonders

Beyond enjoying the iconic landmarks, Rio offers even more. If you enjoy marine life, AquaRio brings together about 8,000 animals from 350 different species from all oceans. Among the main species present in the aquarium are: the nurse shark, the whitetip reef shark, the blacktip reef shark, and the sand tiger shark.

Santa Teresa Tram: A Historic Ride

The Santa Teresa Tram is a historic tram that connects the city center with the primarily residential, inner-city neighborhood of Santa Teresa, nestled in the hills. It is mainly maintained as a tourist attraction and is nowadays considered a heritage tramway system, having been designated a national historic monument in 1988.

Rio Carnival: The Ultimate Celebration

The dates we have chosen are no coincidence; our main interest in visiting Rio is the Carnival, which takes place in the last week of February. This is truly the main attraction during this period and an unforgettable experience everyone should have.

Beaches, Sports & Nature

• If the weather is good, we will enjoy a walk along one of the city's most famous beaches, Leblon Beach.
• For football enthusiasts, there's the legendary Maracanã Stadium.
• For nature lovers, the Botanical Garden offers thousands of plant species.