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Read MoreBeaches
No matter where they live or whether they are young or old, fit or less than fit, cariocas go to the beach year-round: it’s Rio’s living room, lounge, gym and main playground—and a key part of what makes Rio, Rio.
Read MoreCasa Daros
This is the new outpost of Daros Latinoamerica, one of the most comprehensive collections dedicated to Latin American contemporary art, which has its headquarters in Zurich. The museum occupies an extensively restored 19th century neoclassical building in Botafogo, and has...
Read MoreChacara do Céu
The modernist 1950’s residence of arts patron Raymundo Castro Maya houses the main part of the his art collection, as well as original furniture. Expect many works from Brazilian modernists Cândido Portinari and Di Cavalcanti, and also a few from...
Read MoreCorcovado Trams
At more than 2,300 feet—the highest point on the Tijuca Massif—the Corcovado peak is majestic enough on its own, but many find irresistible the idea of climbing to the ninety-eight-foot-high statue of Jesus that was built on top of it...
Read MoreFortaleza São João
At the base of Sugar Loaf is Rio’s oldest fort, the site of the city’s foundation, which dates from 1565. While the fort is open to the public (Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. noon, Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), visits...
Read MoreForte de Copacabana
Built in 1914, Forte de Copacabana, on the southern end of Copacabana beach, is the newest and most accessible fort, with permanent exhibits and the lovely Colombo teahouse. Walk to the end of the peninsula for an exceptional view of...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Architectural Highlights of Rio
Your local guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on a tour of the city’s architectural landmarks, ranging from a striking baroque monastery and Portuguese churches to modernist creations such as Oscar Niemeyer’s first project, Palácio...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Beach Day Trip
Take a helicopter to one of the most beautiful seaside towns in the country: Paraty or Buzios. Paraty is a Portuguese colonial town with charming cobble-stoned streets and colorful historic buildings set right on the bay of Angra dos Reis....
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Indagare Tours: Brazilian Cooking Class
Brazil’s cuisine has influences from many cultures including African, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian. Spend a few hours with a local chef who will take you to a local market and then teach you about the ingredients and techniques that characterize...
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Indagare Tours: Exploring the Nightlife
Whether you like samba, bossa nova or disco, Rio has a club and a scene for a great evening of music and dancing. We can arrange for a class with a samba teacher and a visit to a samba club...
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Indagare Tours: Favela and Art Visit
There are more than 1,200 favelas in the city of Rio housing twenty percent of the population. Brazilians would never visit a favela, or slum, but if you want to understand the city, it is worth making a visit. Our...
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Indagare Tours: Favela and Drumming Visit
There are more than 1,200 favelas in the city of Rio housing twenty percent of the population. Brazilians would never visit a favela, or slum, but if you want to understand the city, it is worth making a visit. Explore...
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Indagare Tours: Gardens and Landscapes
Lovers of gardens and landscape design can have a tailored tour that could include a visit to the botanical garden as well as to Sitio, the former home and garden of Brazil’s most famous landscape designer Roberto Brule Marx. Contact...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Inhotim Day Trip
Contemporary art lovers with deep pockets should consider a helicopter trip to the fabulous open-air museum/botanical garden of Inhotim. It is truly an art experience like no other in the world. This fantasy land of art and beauty must be...
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Indagare Tours: Rio as a Playground
Rio may be the city in the world that most resembles a playground but you need a local to show you where and how to enjoy its natural beauty. Whether you want to be picked up at the airport by...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Rio Introduction
We can customize your introduction to the city for a full or half day to include an overview of the city’s beaches and neighborhoods as well as visits to such iconic sights as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf mountain....
Read MoreJardim Botânico
This 200-years old park founded buy the king of Portugal is a must-see. Located at the foot of the Corcovado mountain, it has a vegetation composed by only 40% of cultivated species, the rest being original rainforest. The entrance, through...
Read MoreLopes Quintas Street
It’s a bucolic street filled with interesting shops. Look for design items at Gabinete Duilio Sartori (n. 87, 3173-8828), fine deli and grocery shop Casa Carandaí (n. 165, 3114-0179) and Dona Coisa (n. 153, 2249-2336). On Sundays stores are closed.
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MAC – Contemporary Art Museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art, located in Niterói, is one of the city’s main landmarks, an intriguing building in the form of a flying saucer by Brazilian famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. The building is actually the main reason for a...
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The Rio Art Museum was the talk of the town when it opened, in March 2013. Hip design firm Bernardes + Jacobsen managed to unite two unused buildings that now house a stunning art gallery and an art school. An...
Courtesy Bernard LessaRead MoreMuseum of Tomorrow
Opened in late 2015, Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow not only revitalized a previously derelict port area; it also introduced one of the world’s most pioneering sustainable museums. The science museum was conceived from the idea that the world is not...
Read MoreParque das Ruinas
In the artsy and bohemian Santa Teresa district, the ruins of a traditional carioca house (today a cultural center) has one of the best panoramas of Rio. From the dramatic iron and glass structure you can see the Guanabara Bay...
Read MoreParque do Penhasco Dois Irmaos
Take the steep (but short) trail or a taxi up the hill for one of the best views of the Rio beaches. Close to Leblon and Ipanema, the area is safe and well kept. Walking takes roughly 20 minutes, with many...
Read MoreParque Lage
Though technically not part of Tijuca National Park, Parque Lage melts into it as its lush gardens ascend the Corcovado foothills. Built in the early 20th century as a residence for shipbuilder Henrique Lage and his opera diva wife, Gabriela...
Read MorePetropolis
The historical and quaint mountain town of Petropolis is a great place to unwind from the hustle (and escape the high temperatures) of Rio. About one hour up a winding road with breathtaking views, the town was the summer destination...
Read MoreSelaron’s Staircase
The magical tiled stairway that connects the Lapa neighborhood with Santa Teresa was the work of Chilean artist, Jorge Selaron, who spent years hand painting and collecting tiles and affixing them to the steps and surrounds. The 2,000 colored tiles...
Read MoreSugar Loaf and Corcovado
The obvious places to see in Rio are also the most beautiful: Sugar Loaf and Corcovado mountains look at each other from across the arch of Guanabara Bay and provide two excellent vantage points to take in the city’s extraordinary...
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The Lagoon
Popular year-round with locals, the bike path, parks, decks and gardens that surround Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is one of the most relaxed ways to enjoy the glory that is a sunny day in Rio. There are bike and roller-skate...
Read MoreTijuca National Park
Floresta da Tijuca is a 3,200 acres of rain forest cascading down the Tijuca Massif into the city. In 1861, Tijuca National Park, as it’s known officially, had been saved from extinction when Emperor Pedro II ordered all coffee plantations...
Read MoreVisit the Santa Teresa District
One should not miss Rio’s Montmartre, a historical neighborhood on top of a hill with splendid view of Rio below. Weekends are the best days to visit. The district is filled with artist’s shops, cafés and bars. Don’t miss: Aprazível,...
Read MoreWalk the Claudio Coutinho Trail
Walking the one-and-a-half easy miles around the base of Sugar Loaf and Morro da Urca gives the feeling of floating over the ocean. The views of Praia Vermelha beach are simply stunning. The trail (kept by the military, thus safe)...
