Rio de Janeiro Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio de Janeiro Centro
Popular places to visit
Museum of Tomorrow
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
Municipal Theater
Watch a concert or a ballet at this century-old opera house, which glitters just as it did in the early 1900s, thanks to a painstaking 2008 renovation.
Saara Rio
During your trip to Rio de Janeiro, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Saara Rio. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Mauá Square
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mauá Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Candelaria Church
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a visit to Candelaria Church. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Rio Art Museum
Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.
Activities
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio de Janeiro Centro
Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.
Glória
You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santa Teresa
Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.
Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
Flamengo
Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.