The Rio Water Planet it's an aquatic park with many attractions both for children and adults. So…read moreyou can take your whole family together. If you want to refresh yourself and have fun that's the perfect place. The entrance tickets are very expensive however the service is very good and always has at least one lifeguard in each pool. The food are also very expensive and you can't enter with it in the park because it's prohibited. Despite this it's worth. Try it!

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Probably the best hike I've done in my life so far. Also one of the most difficult…read more You can technically do it without a guide but I highly recommend getting one. The trail is pretty well marked so I don't think you'd get lost but getting a guide also gives you access to the rope and harness to get up the rock scramble (or 'Carrasqueira' as the locals call it). Allegedly you can go on your own and just pay one of the guys to rent the harness but I think a guide is worth it. Place they'll take some epic photos for you! I hiked Pedra da Gavea in late February so it was in the peak of summer in Rio. Temperatures hovered around 90F and it was HUMID. The heat and humidity had me hitting my inhaler on the way up. It takes about 3 hours to go up and 2-2.5 hours to go down. The views at the top are breathtaking so you'll probably want to hang out at the top for an hour or so. Plan for it to be an all-day affair. Bring a lot of water. Bring a light lunch. Put on some sunscreen.

An epic adventure hike that is not for the faint of heart. It's a pretty long trip to the top,…read morewhich includes some dangerous sections. The risk can be mitigated by an experienced guide with some ropes/harnesses for safety (mostly for the brief rock climb) . Local hikers tend to throw caution to the wind, but you don't want to go tumbling down a cliff do you? Getting to the top is about a 3 hour endeavor almost entirely uphill, you hike out the same way though downhill is obviously faster (maybe 2 hrs). You'll definitely want a good amount of water, so either a camelback or 3-4 12 oz waters per person. The views are totally breathtaking, I don't think I've ever been up so high without being in an airplane. If you're feeling fit and want a real hiking challenge in Rio, this is the one for you!

It was decent! HUGE tanks which was cool. A few interactive things for kids. Lots of different…read morefish. Pretty quick walk through (about an hour) which is great for littles.

Having been to several of the world's best aquariums, and many lackluster ones as well, AquaRio…read morefalls closer to the low end in terms of collection while the higher-than-average cost of admission further compromises the experience. Impressive at first, a kid-friendly foyer followed by invertebrates and eels, it is after only a few more tanks that the shark-filled centerpiece arrives - a quick trip through the tank's tube followed by a "surf museum," gift shop and exit. The whole thing can be seen in 30-45 minutes.