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Best activities in Rio de Janeiro

5 places from 8 Rio de Janeiro travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

5 places

  1. Santa Teresa Tram (Bondinho)

    Activity ยท Santa Teresa

    Historic tram known as the bondinho, running over the Lapa Arches up to Santa Teresa.

  2. Hang Gliding from Pedra Bonita

    Activity ยท Sรฃo Conrado

    Tandem hang-gliding flight from a Tijuca forest peak over the ocean, with views of Christ the Redeemer, the favelas and the coast.

  3. Corcovado Rack Railway

    Activity ยท Cosme Velho

    Historic cog train that climbs through the forest to the Christ the Redeemer statue, with scenic views on the way up.

  4. Rio Star

    Activity ยท Gamboa

    Latin America's tallest Ferris wheel at about 377 feet, with spacious gondolas and bird's-eye views over Rio.

Mentioned once

1 more pick, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Rio by Bike

    Activity ยท Copacabana

    Guided bike tours covering Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glรณria and Centro, with photo stops and local anecdotes along the way.