This parque is at the end of Leblon. You take the first street off of Albuquerque (toward the…read morebeachside) and head uphill and make a left. This smaller street zigzags up a steep but fairly short hill. But do watch out for cars as there's no clear shoulder. At the top you'll see gates to the park. It says it closes at 5pm but it could be for vehicles. There's usually a gate guard hanging around. The view of Ipanema beach is awesome from here and for such little work. There is a memorial for the flight from Rio to Paris on Air Frances nicely carved out in glass. There's several stairs down to another couple open areas, the last one with another memorial with the names of the people on the plane. If you continue up into the park it has a long and curvy road that culminates to a parking lot with a pretty garden, pond and office. There's a great hike up to the base of Dois Irmãos.

La Plage at the Botanical Gardens. Although this has been around for a long time, this was a new…read morefind for us. The mansion that houses the restaurant is old-world elegant. The crowds lined up to take photos in the iconic courtyard, which encircles an old roman styled pool: The ambiance was beautiful, and the food was exquisite! I had one of the best steaks I've ever eaten in Brazil; it was so tender I would have cut it with a fork. My wife had grilled chicken Caesar salad which was very tasty. Then came dessert, along with a full-flavored cup of coffee. After the enjoyable meal, we explored the mansion, which abuts the rainforest. There are walking trails and other scenic areas to sit in and enjoy the plush greenery. I would highly recommend that this stop is on everyone's list of things to see in Rio.

You're coming here strictly for the views/vibe. The food is decent but it's nothing special. If…read moreyou're coming here strictly for the food you'll be disappointed. That's not to say the food is bad, it's alright. But on a Monday morning the wait to get a table was over an hour. It's outdoors so it can get really hot too. Even after we were seated it took FOREVER to get our food. Luckily we were just killing time until our flight. If you have other things to do it could be annoying. I got a burger and it was ok. It was cooked alright but it was a little bland. The fries were also just ok too. It's a nice experience but temper your expectations.

We got the opportunity to check out some nice art here. There were multiple levels in the building…read more The views from the rooftop were amazing. There was also a vendor to purchase snacks and drinks from.

Yelp Review 2025 #185:…read more Another free, quick and beautiful thing to see and visit in Rio. It can be quite tricky to find as evidenced by one elderly Italian tourist frantically asking me where this place was staying she's already walked up and down the street looking for this place. You're not going to immediately see the ruins of a brick building you'd see pictures of online. It's behind the gate with a facade of half a house that's yellow. The gate that says Gloria Maria Park just to make it even more confusing - you're at the right spot. Brazilians like to give places multiple names. Named after Glória Maria, a well-known Brazilian journalist/ reporter/ tv personality. You'll see murals of Glória Maria on the walls. Take the steps to the side to go up and you'll find the ruins of a mansion. A socialite once owned this building and would have artists and musicians over. The mansion has several floors. Currently, the mansion grounds have been used for concerts, exhibits, etc. There's a bar and a terrace where you can see a nice view of Rio.

My roomie recommended this spot. I was open to the idea so we checked it out. Here was our…read moreexperience on a Friday evening. Feels: We took an Uberto the park. I didn't expect it to be near other houses but moreover in an isolated park. As for the park itself, it's relatively small. There are two lookout points which is pretty beautiful a great spot to take pictures, catch sunset,or even skyglide. There's a guest spot to purchase merchandise and buy snacks. Overall: 4 Stars. This is a simple yet beautiful gem. The view is just simply beautiful especially during sunset. A relatively clean spot and spacious For a simple cheap thrill this is your spot. TL;DR Tips: * Skygliding may be cancelled based on the wind. * No shading so be sure to bring an umbrella if you're gonna stay here for a while.

You are in Rio de Janeiro and want to fly tandem paragliding? Parque da Cidade in Niteroi is a…read moregreat option for those on low budget! In São Conrado (Pedra Bonita), paraglider tandem flight starts at R $ 599. In Niteroi, from the website VoeDuplo.com the flight costs R$ 350. For 2 or more people, R$ 280 each. VoeDuplo.com also has articles that answer general questions and gives tips on how to fly safely. Good flight!

Rodrigo de Freitas is a huge lake that is in the middle of Rio surrounded by Copacabana, Ipanema,…read moreand Leblon. The surrounding paths around the lake are much quieter than the beach areas of the city. It is a good area to go jogging, bike riding, and there are swan pedal boats for rental too. I also noticed a few restaurants and food carts along the lakefront as well. I wouldn't call this place a must see for visitors, but you should pass by in a car to see what it looks like. The lake is also supposedly very polluted however, so it would be advisable to avoid swimming or jumping in.

It's not until you're drinking in the view from the top of Corcovado (aka Christ the Redeemer) that…read moreyou take in just how large this lake actually is. From that viewpoint though, you see every step of the 4.5+ miles of flat perimeter trail that surrounds it and you begin to understand how it is that this can be the venue for canoeing and rowing competitions during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Before my trip to Brazil I'd been led to believe that there was danger around every corner but my family walked around this lake late in the day, concluding after dark, without hint of incident. In fact, the scariest thing that happened was suddenly coming upon a giant Capybara mere feet from the footpath. He was not armed. The path around the lake is perfect for walking, jogging or bike riding and is well patrolled by trios of bike-riding police and never for a minute did I fear for my safety. As you make your way around there are numerous opportunities to stop for drinks or food. There's a Cine-plex, a food truck, bars/cafes, and even swan-shaped pedal boats for rent (in the daytime). If you're there in December, the lake sports a giant floating, moving, lit Christmas tree which is quite the attraction. The perimeter path around Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is well-lit and well-used and is a great place to get in some non beach-based exercise. The water here is supposedly polluted (something that's being worked on) so contain your swimming to the nearby shores of Ipanema.

I booked a Jeep tour leaving from Rio to this park in the morning. A lot of locals come here to…read morepicnic, hike, and swim in the lagoons with waterfalls. The tour was really fun with great sights and you really feel like you're in the rainforest even though you're pretty close to Rio. Some highlights: -Mirante das Canoas - Great view at the top of the park above São Conrado beach -Cascatinha Taunay - large waterfall where you can swim in the lagoon below -Mayrink Chapel - a small, pink chapel that is in the middle of the rainforest I would definitely recommend the tour, it was really fun to ride in the Jeep and only requires half a day.

5 stars gives this place zero justice! Did a hiking tour via trip advisor. And it was my top 2…read moreexperience while in rio (with my number 1 experience being a helicopter ride over the city and by christ the redeemer). The waterfalls was so nice and scenic. Lush green everywhere! We hiked up to 2 caves. And got in the water by 2 of the falls. Had a fun little group. Was such an experience though!

There isn't much to see in this park except for a few playground equipment and exercise stations…read more The entire park has a solid sand floor which is very uninviting, though a few grassy areas can be had here and there. Seating is plentiful via a low perimeter wall that is shaded in most areas with quite a few trees. Other than that, most people use this park as access onto Ipanema Beach from the main road.

Except for the fact that its on the beach, at first glance it appears like any other park. But if…read moreyou climb the hill you'll find a skate park with amazing views of the city. During carnaval there were fitness dance parties, live music, etc. Good times. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf1luu2BD2E/

This was our first time here. We took at cab to the park entrance. You go through a small…read moreneighborhood and up a windy road. The park itself is quite big and is very beautiful. You can see a different side of Dois Irmãos. It has a lot of parking, wide open spaces, plenty of shade and grassy area. There are picnic benches and a kids playground. There used to be a museum but it's closed according to the website. They also have a huge lake. It seems like a beautiful place to spend the day with family and friends. It's in the heart of Tijuca forest. We used it as a starting point to a hike up Vista Chinesa. There's a trail that starts on the right side as you walk in (past the parking, children's playground, and rest area). It starts off paved and the road eventually turns into cobble stone and then dirt. As you start getting deep into the forest you'll eventually see some houses in the distance. There's a clearly marked sign for Vista Chinesa trail which turns off and it's clearly defined all the way to the top. Definitely worth the view!

This place is adorable. Perfect for a weekend picnic, a jog, or an afternoon nap. Tons of families,…read morewildlife, great views and trails abound. The only thing is that it is not at all convenient to get to! The parking lot is small if you have a car, the BRT stop that is labeled for the Parque is actually pretty far past it! I have taken an uber both times - much easier. There are drinking fountains and bathrooms, maps, well marked trails. You can really feel like you're out of the city for a few minutes, and then the views open up and you can see how close you actually are. I saw some super cool birds, monkeys, jacareis, and some weird large rat thing that made me say bad words in front of small children. Definitely a nice spot, but not worth a stop if you're just in Rio for a quick visit. More like a local spot.

such a cool experience and sight to see! the process getting up the mountain was so easy and…read moresmooth. I definitely recommend going in the morning before the crowds come in

I waited all week hoping that the low cloud cover would finally clear but ended up taking the…read moretrain up anyways on my last day in Rio. Since the escalators were being repaired it was a nice climb up all the flights of stairs to reach the base of the statue. There was one functional elevator but limited to those requiring assistance only. No views were available so will have to return for the panoramas of Rio. The fog unfortunately was thick so couldn't see the details but there was an ethereal appearance. I also joined a mass in the chapel at the base of the statue and that was a unique experience. It was conducted in both Portuguese and Spanish when the father found out there was a majority of Spanish speaking visitors. Will be returning to revisit in better weather next time.