Church of the Third Order of Caramel

A fascinating repository of artifacts, including royal carriages, weapons and a vast collection of coins, provide insights into the history of Brazil.

Explore the best of 20th-century Brazilian art and sample cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine at this bold 1950s modernist gallery on the edge of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.

Brazilian paintings of the 19th and 20th century, works by European masters and pieces of African art make up this museum’s extensive collection.

Watch a concert or a ballet at this century-old opera house, which glitters just as it did in the early 1900s, thanks to a painstaking 2008 renovation.

You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a visit to Paco Imperial. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Learn about the local history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Palacio Capanema. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.