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Niterói

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Rio De Janeiro

Niterói

The Top 20 Attractions in Niterói

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Niterói. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Niterói is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Christ the Redeemer

Highlight • Monument

A real highlight in Rio - worth a visit! Unfortunately mostly overcrowded with a lot of tourists.

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Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

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The cable car to the Sugar Loaf consists of 2 stations. There are also hiking trails through the jungle at the intermediate station.

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Copacabana Beach

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Unfortunately, the world-famous Copacabana is mostly crowded with people during the day.

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Sugarloaf Mountain

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Three famous landmarks define Rio de Janeiro:
First, the large statue of Christ the Redeemer, which watches over one of Brazil's most famous cities from Corcovado Mountain and is featured …

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Selarón Steps

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Jorge Selarón, born 1947 in Chile, has the
Selarón staircase, worked over the years.
The Escadaria Selarón has around 250 steps and is around 125 meters long, decorated with tiles …

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro

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Today, there were hundreds of people waiting - no chance to visit the cathedral!

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Garota de Ipanema Park

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The 2.58-hectare park, located in the Pontas de Copacabana and Arpoador Environmental Protection Area, was opened in 1968 and named after the song “Garota de Ipanema” by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.
Source and information: e.correiodobrasil.com.br/a/prefeitura-entrega-reforma-parque-garota-ipanema-arpoador

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Dorival Caymmi Statue at Posto 6

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Famous singer and guitarist

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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is one of Rio de Janeiro's main landmarks, with an area of 2.2 km² and a circumference of 7.5 km. Here is some information:

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Copacabana Promenade Wave Pattern

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The wave patterns along the Copacabana along the Avenida Atlântica, in white limestone and black and red basalt, were designed by Burle Max it was the first beach promenade in Brazil

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Parque Lage

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Small park with a very beautiful villa, which today is part of the university and also houses an art museum. From here also starts the Corcovado Trail.

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