Rio de Janeiro attractions

5 top sights, in our order of priority for a first visit.

1. 1Christ the RedeemerTickets & passes · Allow 3 hThe 30-metre statue on Corcovado mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders.
2. 2Sugarloaf MountainTickets & passes · Allow 2 h 30 minA granite peak reached by cable car, with views over Guanabara Bay.
3. 3Copacabana & Ipanema BeachesOutdoors · Allow 3 hRio's famous beaches, with promenades, volleyball and beach bars.
4. 4Santa Teresa & Selarón StepsGuided tours · Allow 2 h 30 minA hilltop neighbourhood with a tram, artists' studios and the colourful Selarón Steps.
5. 5Samba & Culture EveningEvening · Allow 3 hAn evening of live samba music and dancing in Lapa.