For the kids · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
14 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro with Kids
Botanical Garden leads the list. The rest of family-friendly Rio de Janeiro follows, ranked by real visits.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 154 tracked Rio de Janeiro places. Updated monthly.
Botanical Garden
Park & natureRio's Jardim Botânico is a serene, green escape at the foot of the forested hills below Corcovado, founded over two centuries ago and now home to thousands of plant species across formal avenues and…
Read our full guide →Tijuca National Park
Park & natureFree entryTijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Read our full guide →Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
Park & natureThe Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a lush 140-hectare sanctuary founded in 1808, home to more than 6,000 plant species.
Read our full guide →Mirante Do Leblon
Park & natureFree entryThe Mirante do Leblon is a scenic clifftop viewpoint at the western end of Rio de Janeiro's chic Leblon neighbourhood, a favourite local spot for taking in one of the city's most beautiful coastal…
Read our full guide →Flamengo Park
Park & natureFlamengo Park, also known as Aterro do Flamengo, is the largest public park and recreation area in Rio de Janeiro and the largest urban seaside park in the world.
Read our full guide →Itaway Ecotours Rio
Park & natureItaway Ecotours Rio offers small-group, eco-conscious adventures that showcase Rio de Janeiro's stunning natural landscapes beyond the beaches.
Read our full guide →Rio Natural Ecotourism
Park & natureRio Natural Ecotourism offers immersive nature experiences in and around Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the Tijuca Forest and surrounding Atlantic Rainforest.
Read our full guide →Ilha Da Gigoia
Park & natureFree entryIlha Da Gigoia is a small island park located in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro's West Zone.
Read our full guide →Teatro Oi Casagrande
EntertainmentTeatro Oi Casagrande is a renowned cultural venue located in the upscale Leblon district of Rio de Janeiro's South Zone.
Read our full guide →Theatro Net Rio
EntertainmentTheatro Net Rio is a beloved entertainment venue nestled in the heart of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro's vibrant South Zone.
Read our full guide →Teatro Multiplan
EntertainmentTeatro Multiplan is a contemporary performance venue located within the Shopping VillageMall in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Read our full guide →Rio Sensations
Park & natureFree entryRio Sensations is a unique park and nature space located in the upscale Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio de Janeiro, at Rua Artur Araripe 110.
Read our full guide →Rio Love Story
Park & natureFree entryRio Love Story is a small but enchanting park located in the upscale Ipanema neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
Read our full guide →Rio On the Map
Park & natureRio On the Map offers curated guided tours that reveal the best of Rio de Janeiro from its base in the chic Ipanema neighborhood.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 154 Rio de Janeiro places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Rio de Janeiro are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Rio de Janeiro good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Rio de Janeiro?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Rio de Janeiro for the full set.
How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.