The Rio Water Planet it's an aquatic park with many attractions both for children and adults. So…read moreyou can take your whole family together. If you want to refresh yourself and have fun that's the perfect place. The entrance tickets are very expensive however the service is very good and always has at least one lifeguard in each pool. The food are also very expensive and you can't enter with it in the park because it's prohibited. Despite this it's worth. Try it!

Really amazing meals. This vegan was super happy. The flavor is better than many other expensive…read moreplaces. My mom and fiancé who aren't even vegetarians left talking about how amazing everything we ordered was. The owners are so hard working and courteous. The food truly delectable. Compliments to the chef. Will be back and recommend to anyone. Go Vegan! Or not, but go check it out! : D the red rice and feijão carioca was fantastic! Only got to snap a photo of the smoothie bowl because I ate everything else too fast to capture.

On of the best entertainment areas around. They have tons of different games to chose from. There's…read morea roller coaster, bumper cars, shooting games, 3-D shooting and racing games and even DDR. There are also carnival games where you can win tickets and exchange them for prizes. It's easy to recharge the card for extra credits and it's easy to swipe credits also on all machines and use your money up quick!

THIS PLACE IS SO COOL. Every arcade game, roller coaster, ice hockey, video games of all kinds…read more VERY expensive. I don't have any kids, I would just go with a friend! They have the same kind of system that most places (think Dave and Busters) have in the States where you buy in advance and can get deals on the prices. Then you get tickets to exchange for a piece of crap toy but you EARNED IT. Would love to go here after a few drinks for a birthday party. I don't know how families can afford it, but not my problem at the moment. Conveniently next to food and banks!

This is a beautiful beach if you're in the area and want to check it out. There a lot of things to…read moredo here besides just walking in the sand. There also some food places on the top. Crossing the street to get here would be the biggest challenge unless you go in the early morning like I did. The weather was nice and it was after it rained a bit so the whole view was clear and beautiful. I'm staying at the Windsor Barra so it's across the street from this beach that also as a rooftop view. So I went up to the 17th floor to take a look at the beautiful beach.

When in Rio de Janeiro, you ought to visit both Copacabana and Ipanema. You hear so much about…read morethese districts and their beaches years before you ever set foot in Rio. However, once you head south of here and further out from their density and population, the major beachfront thoroughfare changes names with each different neighborhood like people change their underwear, and it finally sort of makes a straight shot for a long time, you are probably on Avenida das Americas and in Barra da Tijuca. Parallel to this major artery is Barra's long and uninterrupted praia, or beach. It doesn't have the fanfare that Copacabana and Ipanema do but, in terms of natural features, this long strand is much the same, though comparatively quieter. You can get here on public transportation. Certain bus lines continue in front of Rio's beaches down into Barra da Tijuca, all the way down to where the area ends, as does Rio de Janeiro, more or less, at Recreio dos Bandeirantes. People diss on Barra da Tijuca. They say it's Rio's attempt to be like the suburban sprawl that is Broward County, Florida. It has an almost tacky mega mall along Avenida das Americas as well as newer condo towers and housing. I'd say the comparison has some validity. After all, isn't Broward County, and the beaches along it, newer and more tranquil than the areas of and beaches in Miami-Dade? I think so. There are a couple of funky things about the Barra da Tijuca area. First, while it is newer and upscale, being 11 miles long means there are some favelas in this westernmost part of Rio. They are or have been marked on Google maps and the more "proper" residents of Barra are not at all happy about that. The favelas appear to be smaller and more inland than the long beach strand. Second, Barra is long and narrow and the back end of it has marshes, lagoons, and other waterways. In them live these smaller to medium sized caimans (jacares) which are a more yellowish color and indigenous to the area. I found this interesting and more fodder for comparing Rio to Miami. For that matter, their "kin folk" can be found in waterways within the city limits of South Florida municipalities, New Orleans, and Houston, just to name a few North American locales. Third, the very end of Barra is known as Recreio dos Bandeirantes. It is not as upscale and flashy as the part of Barra first encountered upon coming around the promontory containing the Dois Irmaos monolith. Your reward for going this far south and west from Rio's more popular beaches is this - the "morro:" http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GH29uXeSJIw/TVWU9bWwO8I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/QbiJjr1xG8I/s1600/recreio_dos_bandeirantes%255B1%255D.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5035/6953462316_f39345e4cf_z.jpg Either way, if doing the beach thing, you probably won't be in Barra da Tijuca to shop in mega malls, spot large reptiles, or tour favelas. You're here to enjoy its 11 mile long beach strand. Overlook the comparisons to Broward County FL and other digs on Barra and enjoy yourselves at this wonderful beach.

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.

Yelp Review 2025 #193:…read more Between Copacabana, Botafogo and Ipanema - I still can't decide which neighborhood I like most. Each place has its own character and charm. I started my day on the beach in Copacabana and I took a leisurely walk to Ipanema which took under 45 minutes. What a pleasant walk that was. People watching, sightseeing and just enjoying a beautiful day by the beach. There's a reason why there are songs about Copacabana and Ipanema. They're both beautiful places and the Cariocas are very proud of them. Copacabana has more beach activities: volleyball, pickleball, futebol, surfing, swimming, and any water sport you can think of. Ipanema is more chill with people sunbathing, walking and playing with their dogs. In short, if you want less people and chill vibes, go to Ipanema.

So in rio there are two big famous beaches One is…read moreCopacabana which is the main tourist beach and you see cariocas and vendors hustling And mainly for young folks or singles or partying This one is Ipanema which is next door and this is where all the locals come to and it's packed and more family oriented and relaxed It's a nice vibe

This trail is amazing. You get a wonderful view plus the monkeys are the most adorable things on…read moreearth.

So I was looking for a place to work out in Copacabana and I tried smart fit first. The system…read morethere doesn't allow foreigners without a Brazilian social security number to join and nobody there spoke English. I made my way over to Body tech and they were much friendlier and spoke English. I had no problem joining for a month with just my drivers license. The place is very clean and has very up to date equipment. I highly recommend this place for anybody.

Great gym. Cost 65 US dollars per week to join. Some of the staff speak English. If you are a…read moregym rat, this place will keep you happy while you are on vacation.

Probably the best hike I've done in my life so far. Also one of the most difficult…read more You can technically do it without a guide but I highly recommend getting one. The trail is pretty well marked so I don't think you'd get lost but getting a guide also gives you access to the rope and harness to get up the rock scramble (or 'Carrasqueira' as the locals call it). Allegedly you can go on your own and just pay one of the guys to rent the harness but I think a guide is worth it. Place they'll take some epic photos for you! I hiked Pedra da Gavea in late February so it was in the peak of summer in Rio. Temperatures hovered around 90F and it was HUMID. The heat and humidity had me hitting my inhaler on the way up. It takes about 3 hours to go up and 2-2.5 hours to go down. The views at the top are breathtaking so you'll probably want to hang out at the top for an hour or so. Plan for it to be an all-day affair. Bring a lot of water. Bring a light lunch. Put on some sunscreen.

An epic adventure hike that is not for the faint of heart. It's a pretty long trip to the top,…read morewhich includes some dangerous sections. The risk can be mitigated by an experienced guide with some ropes/harnesses for safety (mostly for the brief rock climb) . Local hikers tend to throw caution to the wind, but you don't want to go tumbling down a cliff do you? Getting to the top is about a 3 hour endeavor almost entirely uphill, you hike out the same way though downhill is obviously faster (maybe 2 hrs). You'll definitely want a good amount of water, so either a camelback or 3-4 12 oz waters per person. The views are totally breathtaking, I don't think I've ever been up so high without being in an airplane. If you're feeling fit and want a real hiking challenge in Rio, this is the one for you!