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1. Maracanã
MaracanãFans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the finals of the 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cups and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal. Now seating 78,838 fans after a major makeover in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup, the stadium hosted key matches during the 2016 Rio Olympics, and big local games are also held here during the seemingly never-ending Brazilian soccer season. The stadium is officially called Estádio Mário Filho, after a famous journalist, but it's best known as Maracanã, the name of the surrounding neighborhood and a nearby river. Guided and non-guided stadium tours can be booked on the official website; on match days the last tour begins three hours before gates open. Check local press outlets for match times.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20550–013, Brazil21-98341--1949-toursSight Details
Rate Includes: Match tickets R$40–R$150, tours R$50 or R$85 for \'VIP\' entrance with parking -
2. Museu Nacional
São CristóvãoA little off Rio's main tourist track, the National Museum is well worth the metro ride to view its exhibits of botanical, anthropological, and animal specimens. With a permanent collection of 20 million objects (give or take a few), the supply is nearly endless. Temporary exhibitions focus on subjects such as meteorites, tribal art, and animal evolution. The opulent museum building—a former imperial palace—itself merits a visit, and the vast grounds are home to Rio's city zoo.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20940–040, Brazil21-3938--1100Sight Details
Rate Includes: R$8 (free second Sunday of every month), Closed Mon. -
3. Quinta da Boa Vista
São CristóvãoComplete with lakes and marble statuary, this vast public park on a former royal estate's landscaped grounds is a popular spot for family picnics. You can rent boats to pedal on the water, and bicycles to pedal on land. The former imperial palace now houses the Museu Nacional. The city zoo sits adjacent to the park, which often hosts live-music events.
View Tours and ActivitiesAv. Paulo e Silva at Av. Bartolomeu de Gusmão, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20940–000, Brazil -
4. Rio Zoo
São CristóvãoFor children and others with an interest in seeing birds and beasts up close, Rio's city zoo makes for a diverting day out. Colorful native birds and a variety of South American monkeys are among the attractions; the "nursery" for baby animals and the reptile house are always popular with younger visitors. The zoo has received criticism for the somewhat small enclosures the larger animals—including lions and bears—endure, but conditions have improved in recent years, and an extensive refurbishment program is underway to improve facilities for animals and visitors alike.
Parque da Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20940–040, Brazil21-3878--4219Sight Details
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