Rio Tourist Guide

  The Planetarium of Rio de Janeiro is located in Gávea, a neighborhood in the South Zone of the city. The space dedicated to astronomy offers a museum, dome, observatory and library. It is an excellent option for a city tour where you can learn more about astronomy and the advances made by humanity in this area.

  Açaí is a fruit from the Amazon region, North of Brazil. There the fruit is consumed pure as an accompaniment at mealtimes and at room temperature. It has a strong taste and a pasty consistency. Here in Rio de Janeiro, it became popular a few years ago, but consumption is different. The fruit is mixed with guarana and beaten until it resembles a creamier and sweeter ice cream. Many people include side dishes like granola, oatmeal, powdered milk, and fruits like strawberries and bananas. When you come to Rio de Janeiro be sure to experience this wonder. A tip, give preference for açaí sold in the stalls that are in some squares of the city.

Marapendi Park is the last preserved area between the neighborhoods of Barra da Tijuca and Recreio dos Bandeirantes in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The ecological reserve has native forest and a large lagoon, a refuge for several birds and alligators. The park's headquarters offers trails and leisure areas overlooking Marapendi Lagoon. It has free entry.

The Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo is located in the center of Rio de Janeiro. Its history began in the 18th century. The church is the old cathedral of the city and was the scene of the coronation of Emperor Dom Pedro I. The interior of the temple is decorated with golden details with great luxury. The artwork is amazing and is very well maintained. The temple is close to Praça XV, one of the main squares in the historic center.

Rio de Janeiro is a city that invites people to go for walks in the open air. However, on rainy days it is difficult to do this type of activity. Below I have listed five options for tours for rainy days in the city. Maracanã Stadium The Maracanã Stadium was once considered the largest in the world, with an audience of more than 200,000 people. Currently, the stadium offers guided tours outside of match days. On this tour, points such as the Football Museum, changing rooms, cabins, bleachers and the lawn are covered. Foto: estadiodomaracana.com.br Municipal Theater Municipal Theater is a century-old building located in Cinelândia square, in the historic center of Rio de Janeiro. The site offers a guided tour that takes you through the theater through the backstage and boxes. Banco do Brasil Cultural Center The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center is one of the best cultural spaces in the city. It has a cinema, theater and fixed and traveling exhibitions. It is located in the downtown Rio de...