Kids in Rio de Janeiro

Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis

Tranquil natural area with trails & 4 viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of notable landmarks.

Parque das Crianças

Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

Praça General Osório

Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar

Kobra "Etnias" Mural

This massive diversity-themed Eduardo Kobra mural was created to celebrate the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Praça Comandante Xavier de Brito

This lively historic square features a bronze French fountain & hosts various events.

Passeio Público

This landscaped park dates to the 18th century & features sculptures & tree-shaded paths.

Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

Lakeside 99-acre nature park with Atlantic forest vegetation & a yellow-throated alligator habitat.

Mureta da Urca

Parque Lage

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.

Parque Eduardo Guinle

Peaceful wooded park including a duck pond, playground, & walking trails, also popular for picnics.

Mirante do Roncador

Leblon Beach

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

Pier Barra da Tijuca

Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

City park with a playground, walkways, a pond & an imposing monument to a Brazilian politician.

Escadaria Selarón

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

Terra dos Dinos

Praça Mauá

Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.