Sights & Attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Things to Do in Zona Sul

Sights Overview
Name Category Location
 
Forte de Copacabana and Museu Histórico do Exército
Copacabana Fort was built in 1914 as part of Rio's first line...
Military Sites Zona Sul
 
Museu H. Stern
The world headquarters of H. Stern has a small museum where you...
Museums / Galleries Zona Sul
 
Praia de Copacabana
Maddening traffic, noise, packed apartment blocks, and a world-famous...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia de Ipanema
As you stroll along this beach you catch a cross section of the...
Neighborhoods / Streets Zona Sul
 
Praia de São Conrado
Undoubtedly the safest beach in Rio, Praia de São Conrado...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Arpoador
This beach, at the east end of Ipanema, has great waves for surfing...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Botafogo
Though it's very much a strand, Praia do Botafogo doesn't attract...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Diabo
Praia do Diabo is a barely noticeable stretch of sand tucked...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Flamengo
Flamengo residents know that this beach is much busier 5 am-7...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Leblon
At the far end of Ipanema you'll find Praia do Leblon. As you...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Leme
A natural extension of Copacabana Beach to the northeast, toward...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia do Vidigal
Praia doVidigal is a small stretch of sand next to the Sheraton...
Beaches Zona Sul
 
Praia Vermelha
Closed to civilians until 1938, Praia Vermelha is still the home...
Beaches Zona Sul
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