We came here to check out the Gastro Beer fest but ended up seeing a couple other things. The Jogos…read moreCarioca was also going on, so they had a small makeshift skatepark and a climbing wall for kids. We saw one kid wearing a metal for winning a jujutsu competition and plenty of kids skateboarding or mountain biking down the steep hills. They also had a music venue, with a large stage step up for live music. It was too hot to be out in the sun, but the hillside provided a bit of shade. The park has the zoo (which is currently closed due to inhumane conditions for the animals) and the national museum which is quite impressive. The food and beer festival had a great space for venue like this. They had quite a variety of food and beer options which made this a great weekend to hang out at the park despite the heat. There's also scenic views of Christo from a distance and a lagoa with scenic Corinthian columns and swan peddle boats for rent. It's also conveniently located right next to the São Cristóvão metro station.

It was decent! HUGE tanks which was cool. A few interactive things for kids. Lots of different…read morefish. Pretty quick walk through (about an hour) which is great for littles.

Having been to several of the world's best aquariums, and many lackluster ones as well, AquaRio…read morefalls closer to the low end in terms of collection while the higher-than-average cost of admission further compromises the experience. Impressive at first, a kid-friendly foyer followed by invertebrates and eels, it is after only a few more tanks that the shark-filled centerpiece arrives - a quick trip through the tank's tube followed by a "surf museum," gift shop and exit. The whole thing can be seen in 30-45 minutes.