Things to do in Centro

Museu do Amanhã

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

Arco do Teles

Simple, quaint archway built in the 18th century as part the Teles de Menezes residence.

Confeitaria Colombo

A century-old café with huge built-in mirrors & classic pastry-store snacks & sweets.

Kobra "Etnias" Mural

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

Shopping Bay Market

Straightforward shopping mall with fashion & cosmetics stores, fast-food outlets & a movie theater.

Espaço Cultural da Marinha

History of navigation at a museum with boat trips, a submarine & a discovery ship replica.

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

Museu Histórico Nacional

National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.

Bossa Nova Mall

Connected to an airport, this small complex offers shops, eateries & a hotel with a rooftop deck.

Mercado Popular Uruguaiana

Busting open-air market with stalls for clothing, crafts & souvenirs, plus traditional food & more.

Caixa Cultural

Cais do Oriente

A restaurant with a high-end varied menu in a converted warehouse with simple décor & exposed beams.

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

Plaza Shopping

Long-running, multilevel mall featuring 300+ stores, plus a movie theater & food court.

Mercado de Peixe

Rio Scenarium

Multilevel bar with eclectic, vintage accents for pub fare & cocktails, plus live music & dancing.

Praça Mauá

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

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária

Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.

Fundição Progresso

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.