Off the beaten path · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

12 Hidden Gems in Rio de Janeiro Most Visitors Miss

Places locals rate highly but that stay outside the usual top-ten lists. Each one earned its spot from real traveler reviews, not sponsorships.

Chosen from 154 tracked places in Rio de Janeiro: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.

  1. Soul Fun Transfer

    Sight

    Soul Fun Transfer is not your typical airport shuttle or taxi service.

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  2. Bodhi Float Center

    Sight

    Bodhi Float Center, located in the vibrant Ipanema neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, provides a unique wellness experience through floatation therapy.

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  3. Trips In Rio

    Park & natureFree entry

    Trips In Rio is a charming park and nature spot located in the Humaitá neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.

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  4. Rio Poker Clube

    EntertainmentFree entry

    Rio Poker Clube is a dedicated poker venue located in the Botafogo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.

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  5. Terapia Movimento Corporal

    Sight

    Terapia Movimento Corporal is a specialized wellness studio located in the historic Glória district of Rio de Janeiro.

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  6. Guide a Rio

    Landmark

    Guide a Rio is a tour company located in the vibrant Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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  7. Aluguel de GoPro, ALUGUEIRA, Rio de Janeiro

    Sight

    Aluguel de GoPro, ALUGUEIRA is a specialized rental service in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, catering to travelers and locals who want to document their experiences with high-quality action cameras.

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  8. Carro VIP Rio

    Sight

    Carro VIP Rio provides premium private transportation and guided tours in Rio de Janeiro, operating from the Humaitá neighborhood.

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  9. Rio Private Guide

    Park & nature

    Rio Private Guide offers customized tours led by knowledgeable locals, focusing on the bohemian Santa Teresa district in Rio's South Zone.

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  10. Hazan Unique

    MarketFree entry

    Hazan Unique is a lively market situated on Avenida Atlantica in the heart of Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Zona Sul), directly across from the famous Copacabana Beach.

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  11. Cinemark Prime

    Entertainment

    Cinemark Prime at Shopping Village Mall offers a refined movie-going experience in Rio de Janeiro's Zona Oeste.

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  12. Ipanema Farmer's Market

    MarketFree entry

    The Ipanema Farmer's Market, held at Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz, is a beloved local institution in Rio de Janeiro's upscale Zona Sul neighborhood.

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