Rio de Janeiro Travel Guides

Feb 1, 2026

Visit Rio de Janeiro's well-known Christ the Redeemer on a guided tour starting at just $35, and enjoy the sandy beaches of Copacabana, just 4 km away!

Mar 5, 2026

Santa Teresa, located 6 km from Rio’s city center, features colonial houses from the 18th century and street art murals. Admission to Parque das Ruínas is R$10, while the nearby Selarón Steps, built between 1990 and 2013, consist of over 2,000 colorful tiles from 60 countries.

Mar 5, 2026

Christ the Redeemer statue, completed in 1931, stands 30 meters tall atop Corcovado Mountain, 710 meters above sea level. Tickets for the tram ride to the summit start at R$79, and Sugarloaf Mountain cable car rides cost around R$110, covering a 396-meter ascent with panoramic views of Guanabara Bay.

Mar 5, 2026

Lapa’s famous Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, built in 1750, hosts nightly samba parties with entrance fees around R$20. Nearby, Circo Voador concert venue, 600m away, features live music from R$40, while average evening temperatures in Rio hover around 23°C from May to September.

Mar 5, 2026

Copacabana Beach stretches 4 km along Rio de Janeiro’s coastline, with free access year-round. The Selarón Steps, created by artist Jorge Selarón between 1990 and 2013, feature over 2,000 colorful tiles from more than 60 countries and are open to the public at no cost.