Kids in Rio de Janeiro

Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar

Urca, RJ|5

Pier Barra da Tijuca

Barra da Tijuca, RJ|5

Praça Mauá

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

Centro, RJ|5

Passeio Público

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

Lapa, RJ|4

Parque das Crianças

Flamengo, RJ|5

Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba

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

Lagoa, RJ|5

Praça General Osório

Ipanema, RJ|4

Square Nossa Senhora da Paz

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

Ipanema, RJ|5

Leblon Beach

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

Leblon, RJ|5

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.

Leblon, RJ|5

Kobra "Etnias" Mural

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

Centro, RJ|5

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, RJ|5

Mirante do Roncador

Mureta da Urca

Urca, RJ|5

Escadaria Selarón

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

Santa Teresa, RJ|5

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, RJ|5

Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

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

Library

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

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

Centro, RJ|5

Praça Comandante Xavier de Brito

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

Tijuca, RJ|5

Parque Eduardo Guinle

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

Laranjeiras, RJ|5