
KEY2 Pick
Landmark • $$
Christ the Redeemer
The Art Deco statue crowning Corcovado mountain, reached by cog train through the Tijuca rainforest.
Best for: Sightseeing
Shows, flights, drives and private access — the reasons to leave the hotel.

Landmark • $$
The Art Deco statue crowning Corcovado mountain, reached by cog train through the Tijuca rainforest.
Best for: Sightseeing

Landmark • $$
A two-stage cable car climbing from Praia Vermelha to the summit of Pao de Acucar for the classic harbour panorama.
Best for: Sightseeing

Guided Tour • $$
A locally guided walk through the Santa Marta favela, made famous by Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" video.
Best for: Cultural Experience

Adventure • $$$
A tandem hang-glide launching off Pedra Bonita and landing on Sao Conrado Beach with a rainforest-and-ocean view en route.
Best for: Adventure
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