Ilha da Gigóia among the tourist spots of Rio de Janeiro.
- Marcelo Alvim Marvim Click
- May 23
- 10 min read
See some of the most visited tourist spots in Barra da Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro.
The Ilha da Gigóia on Barra da Tijuca is a tourist spot that is still little known even among the people of Rio! Find out a little more about this paradisiacal island and other tourist spots in Barra da Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro .
Rio de Janeiro is one of the two most sought after destinations for Brazilian and foreign tourists. Its unique natural beauties combined with marvelous works, return to visit this unique city!
We investigate and separate some options of interesting places that you cannot fail to discover during your visit to the Cidade Maravilhosa.
RIO DE JANEIRO TOURIST POINTS
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Praia do Pepê barra da Tijuca
Chinese View Alto da Boa Vista
Ilha da Gigóia - Barra da Tijuca
Many still do not know that a lagoon complex exists in the middle of Barra da Tijuca, where the fauna and flora of our Pantanal Carioca is preserved. This nature refuge, in the heart of the metropolitan center, enchants everyone who passes by and appreciates the interior climate.
The lake on Gigóia Island, with its landscapes and views of Pedra da Gávea and Cristo Redentor, is known as Venezuela Carioca and takes tourists on boat tours through the archipelago to meet or find the crystalline waters of Praia dos Amores on Barra da Tijuca.
With two natural charms, Ilha da Gigóia also offers a cultural tour inside the island with a tourist guide, learning about local history and best points.
You will find shops and different lodging options with the best custo-benefit, near the Jardim Oceânico, in Barra da Tijuca.
The restaurants facing the lake and the hectic nights with live music end the week as a meeting point for locals and tourists who take advantage of the exuberant nature.
Many still prefer to take advantage of the incredible visual of the many event spaces that exist on Gigóia Island to host and host their own party!
As you can't find it better, Ilha da Gigóia is close to several tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro, let's look at some below.
Tourist Points near Ilha da Gigóia and Barra da Tijuca.
Praia do Pepê Barra da Tijuca
This lively beach with kiosks and bars is a perfect spot for surfing and water sports. This name is a great tribute to the delta world champion, Pepê.
Endereço : Av. do Pepê, s/n - Kiosque 11 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ.
Gávea Stone
The largest stone block by the sea in the world. Next to the Tijuca National Park, a beautiful reserve in the middle of the Atlantic Forest.
Chinese View Alto da Boa Vista
A Vista Chinesa is a monument in Chinese style located on a viewpoint on the bairro of Alto da Boa Vista, inside the Floresta da Tijuca.
Endereço: Estr. da Vista Chinesa, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ.
Joatinga Beach
It is a small, reserved, beautiful beach that can be walked from one point to another in less than ten minutes. It is not accessible on days of high seas, once the waves start to wave. I love two surfers from the region.
Endereço : Rua Sargento José da Silva, Joá
Morro do Banco waterfall
Peaceful and calm atmosphere. Getting inside the community is super easy and quick, in about 10 minutes you will be able to see the first sight. Continuing uphill you will find an infinity pool with a privileged view of Praia da Barra.
In addition to various other points for swimming, rest and legal photos.
Endereço: Estr. do Itanhangá - Itanhangá, Rio de Janeiro - RJ.
MOST VISITED TOURIST POINTS IN RIO DE JANEIRO.
Christ the Redeemer - Paineiras - Corcovado
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, or Christ the Redeemer, is an art deco statue depicting Jesus Christ. It was almost entirely built in Brazil, except for the heads and the others that were molded in France and drawn for here.
Symbol of Christianity, or Christ the Redeemer, it also became a cultural icon of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Latin America as a whole. The idea of building a monument not high on the Corcovado hill, 709 meters above sea level, began in 1859, like the French father Pedro Maria Boss, but the project came to fruition only in 1922 in commemoration of the centenary of the Independence of Brazil. It was inaugurated on October 12, 1931.
With a panoramic and privileged view of a large part of Rio de Janeiro, from the path along the Paineiras, it is one of the two main cartões-postais of the city. The Tijuca Forest, where Christ the Redeemer is located, is not only the most visited in the country, but also the largest urban forest in the world, becoming not only a carioca icon but also a national one.
Endereço : Tijuca National Park - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar - Morro da Urca
The Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar is a cable car located in the Urca neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro, but it is one of the two most famous tourist points in Brazil. Inaugurated in 1912, the Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar was the first cable car in Brazil and the third in the world. Links Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and Morro do Pão de Açúcar.
At the top of two hills, a dazzling landscape of the city is revealed, including the Botafogo cove, on the edge of Copacabana and the entrance to Guanabara Bay. The verão, the amphitheater located at the top of Morro da Urca is a stage for shows and nighttime events, combining entertainment with a beautiful visual of the city lights and a large water window.
Endereço: Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Arcos da Lapa - Bondinho de Santa Teresa
The history of the Arcos da Lapa began in the 18th century. The work was born as the name of Aqueduto da Carioca. The studies for the construction of the Lapa Arches began in 1600, but were only completed 100 years later, in 1723.
The objective of the work is to transport water from the source of the Carioca River along Largo da Carioca to supply the city and serve as a means of water transportation for three centuries, directly contributing to the development of Rio de Janeiro. Before, transportation of water was done by half of buckets using handicraft work.
The Arches of Lapa are considered the largest architectural work undertaken in Brazil during the colonial period, as well as being the most representative symbol of the Ancient River preserved in the Bohemian region of Lapa.
Passou to transport passageirs by the middle of the Santa Teresa bond that also passes over the Arcos and connects the Largo da Carioca to Santa Teresa. Currently, the bond is more of a tourist attraction than a transportation for the residents, passing over two of the most important show houses in the city: the Fundição Progresso and Circo Voador .
Endereço: Praça Cardeal Câmara, s/n - Lapa - Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Leblon Lookout
Located on Niemeyer Avenue, at the end of the street in the direction of São Conrado Beach, or Mirante do Leblon is a fenced deck, all made of wood, which was erected on rocks by the sea on a walkway paved with Portuguese stones adorned by a row of coqueiros, with shaded cafes. of palm trees and panoramic views.
Starting on the left side, you will have a view of the shore of Leblon and Ipanema beach. At the end, you will be able to see Pedra do Arpoador, famous as seen by the Sun. Now on the left side you will be able to see one of the wonders of the world: Christ the Redeemer !
On the direct side of the viewpoint your view reaches mountains, or Morro Dois Irmãos, or Vidigal, a part of Praia do Leblon and the beautiful Sheraton Hotel!
Easy to access, the premises have free entry, possui a small parking lot and two kiosks that serve lunches, petiscos, seafood, drinks, sucos and coconut water. As people go very often to fish and it is a place that allows the presence of domestic animals, therefore your pet will be safe.
Endereço: Av. Niemeyer - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Quinta da Boa Vista
A true city property, Quinta da Boa Vista is one of the two largest urban parks in only Rio de Janeiro, with nearly 155 thousand square meters. Located on the side of São Cristóvão, in two of the most traditional traditions of Rio, the gardens created by the French landscaper Auguste Glaziou have been preserved.
The Palácio was used as a residence for the Portuguese royal family, starting in 1808, in connection with the episode made as a transfer from the Portuguese court to Brazil (1808-1822).
During the Empire of Brazil (1822-1889) it was used as a residence for the Brazilian imperial family, since the proclamation of independence of Brazil (1822) by Dom Pedro de Alcântara de Bragança, Royal Prince of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves and, later, the first emperor of Brazil as Dom Pedro I.
It sheltered for many years the Jardim Zoológico do Rio, founded in 1888, which encompassed its activities recently giving rise to the Bioparque, a new zoo concept.
The park also houses the National Museum which, considered the oldest scientific institution in Brazil, undergoes a meticulous reconstruction after being destroyed by a fire.
Surrounded by greenery, its gardens are a treat for picnics, a favorite program among locals and tourists visiting the local area. There are also several multi-sports squares, which attract many young people. The walk through the artificial caves is unmissable, as well as a pedal line or caiaque in the lakes of the park that opens daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free and close to the São Cristóvão train and metro stations.
Endereço: Av. Pedro II, s/n - São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Lage Park
With about 52 hectares, Parque Lage is part of the Tijuca National Park and is one of the two most sought-after ecological refuges in Rio de Janeiro.
In 1811, Rodrigo de Freitas Mello and Castro took over this old farm on the banks of the Lagoa. In 1840, the premises were all reproduced by the English landscape painter John Tyndale, who was inspired by the romantic parks of his native land. Nine years later, Antônio Martins Lage bought ownership of the premises and it was renamed Parque dos Lage. His wife, the Italian lyrical singer Gabriela Bezanzoni, was a great host: she organized magnificent parties in which we included the most prominent representatives of Rio society.
The Parque Lage was a sugar mill during colonial Brazil and only in 1957 it became public and was recognized as Cultural, Environmental and Landscape Heritage of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The park has a palace, a swimming pool, caves, aquariums, a green area with bucolic gardens where you can walk to the books, chafarizes, children's parking, artificial islands, aquariums in some walls, a restaurant and the same caves, grottoes and some trails. The most famous is Trilha do Corcovado, which will take you to Christ the Redeemer after about 3 hours of moderate walking.
There are two best points for you to see Christ the Redeemer inside the palace, where the local architecture meets the mountains and the terrace, located above the palace.
Other than that, it is imperative that you do in the park and visit the Prédio da Cavalariça, the Lavanderia dos Escravos and the Plage Café . All refreshments are served by the pool, free of charge.
Currently, the palace operates as Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage, created in 1975 by the Department of Culture of the Secretary of State for Education.
Endereço: R. Jardim Botânico, 414 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Botanical Garden
Founded in 1808 by D. João, then Prince Regent of Portugal, the Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro is famous for the exuberance and importance of its plant collections, as well as for the beauty of its landscapes.
Its bicentenary history is expressed in its monuments, buildings and works of art. The institution houses monuments of historical, artistic and archaeological value and a more complete library of the country specialized in botany.
One of the most beautiful and well-preserved green areas of the city is an example of the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. About 6,500 species (some threatened with extinction) can be observed, distributed over an area of 54 hectares, in the open air and in stoves.
Visitors can ride on an electric cart along the streets and see plants from different countries, see the stoves (Orchids, Bromelias, Samambaias and Insetivorous Plants) and the themed gardens and collections, such as the Japanese Garden, created in 1935 from a collection of 65 examples of typical Japanese plants.
The institution is responsible for the coordination of the List of Species of the Flora of Brazil and for the assessment of the risk of extinction of these species.
Endereço: Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico -Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Tourist Points of Porto Maravilha Centro do Rio de Janeiro.
MAR Museum of Art of Rio
The Dom João VI Palace is intended for the exhibition of works of art. The building next to it houses the Escola do Olhar. There are classrooms, a library specialized in visual arts, a café, an art store, an auditorium and a terrace restaurant with a view of Guanabara Bay.
Endereço: Praça Mauá, 5 - Center
AquaRio
With 26 thousand m² of built area and 4.5 thousand liters of water, it is the largest Marine Aquarium in South America!
AquaRio has 2 thousand inhabitants of 350 species from Brazil and the world and has unpublished attractions such as series and a Wax Museum!
Endereço: Praça Muhammad Ali - Via Binário do Porto, s/n - Gamboa
Museum of Tomorrow
The Museum of Amanhã is a museum whose objective is to explore the possibilities of the future. Through audiovisual environments, interactivity and games, you are led to examine the past and imagine the future for the next 50 years.
Endereço: Praça Mauá, 1 - Center
Giant Wheel Rio Star
Giant observation deck 88 meters high, panoramic view of the entire city, including two tourist points.
Endereço: Porto Maravilha - Av. Rodrigues Alves, 455 - Santo Cristo
These and other tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro are visited daily by various tourists from all over the world and we want to give you a treat for you to include Ilha da Gigóia not one of the places that you will not regret if you enjoy nature, boat trips and gastronomy.
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