I love lists so I’ve decided to put together a list of everything I want to do during my next two trips to Rio. I know this is a little late and would have been a much better idea to put together before my first trip. But oh well I didn’t, still better late than never. If you are interested in what I have already done in Rio then you can check out this post. This is a list specifically for things to do in the city of Rio de Janeiro or the surrounding accessible areas by car. Of course I would love to do so much more in Brasil but as I will be spending most of my time in Rio, so I want to concentrate on that for now.
My Wishlist for Rio de Janeiro
- Climb Dois Irmaos
- Visit Cristo Redentor
- Visit Tijuca National Park: explore the waterfalls and the lookout points
- Visit Barra beaches
- See the 2016 Olympics
- Explore Santa Teresa neighbourhood
- Party in Lapa one night
- Go to Ilha Grande
- Go to Buzios
- Watch a football match at Maracanã
- Go hand gliding
- Take a helicopter ride above the city
- Visit Parque das Ruínas
- Go to São Conrado beach
- Go to Arraial do Cabo
- Go Paddle boarding
- Stay at Copacabana Palace (or just have a meal/drinks there)
- Go to a rooftop pool party in Ipanema
- Visit the botanical garden
- Have dinner and watch sunset at Apravzível Restaurant in Santa Teresa
- Eat at Carlota in Leblon
- Get steak at Porcão in Ipanema
- Eat tapas at Venga in Ipanema
- Do samba dancing (maybe even take a lesson)
- Eat at Route 66 restaurant in Ipanema
- Eat an Acai Bowl
- Visit Parque Lage
- Wander around Centro neighbourhood
This is by no means a complete list and I’m sure I will continue to add to this as I read more blogs and hear more recommendations. I would love to hear anything else you guys think I should add to this list (just remember I have already done things like Sugarloaf Mountain).
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