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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Rio De Janeiro

Rio De Janeiro’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Rio De Janeiro. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Christ the Redeemer

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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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Pico do Papagaio Summit

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A worthwhile climb for the view of the "parrot head" and the island from above.

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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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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

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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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Vista Chinesa

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Vista Chinesa is a Chinese-style viewpoint located in the Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is an important tourist attraction in the city. The monument is located within the Tijuca Forest.

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Chinese Viewpoint

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The Trail down from Vista Chinesa to Rua Jardim Botanico is also good to cycle with mountain bikes. The trail offers some small kickers. But take care!

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Drinking Water Spring

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There is a water supply point here that can be used to keep hydrated. Many people who pass by end up filling their bottles at this point. The water comes …

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Morro da Urca Trail

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A well laid out path that leads over numerous steps through the jungle to the Pao de Açucar. When it rains, the trail becomes uncomfortable and muddy.
Alternatively, you can also take the cable car back.

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Botanical Garden

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The Botanical Garden is located on the southwestern outskirts of the city and covers 83 hectares of natural forest and 54 hectares of cultivated area. This huge park is home …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Rio De Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer

Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

Pico do Papagaio Summit

Sugarloaf Mountain

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

Vista Chinesa

Chinese Viewpoint

Drinking Water Spring

Morro da Urca Trail

Botanical Garden

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