Perhaps more than any other metropolis, Rio is a city of wonderful views. Every beach, every peak and every street corner has a view. Most are breathtaking. Here’s a top 10, in no particular order.
Prainha beach and Praia do Pontal, Barra, from the viewpoints in the Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha
When: early morning or late afternoon
Corcovado, from the Sugar Loaf
When: late afternoon and early evening
Ipanema, Lagoa and the Christ statue from Pedra do Maroca mountain
When: sunset or dawn
Ipanema, Lagoa and Pedra da Gávea from Morro dos Dois Irmãos
When: early morning
Rio Skyline, from Parque da Cidade in Niterói
When: anytime
Rio Skyline and Baía da Guanabara from Pico da Tijuca
When: late afternoon
Sugar Loaf and Botafogo Bay from Favela Santa Marta
When: anytime
Rio, Guanabara Bay and Niterói from the Christ statue
When: anytime
Copacabana and Sugar Loaf from the Forte Duque de Caxias do Leme
When: walk the trail – Tuesday-Sunday 0930-1630
Rio centre and Guanabara Bay from Aprazível Restaurant
When: sunset and evening meal