The 7 Most Instagrammable Spots In Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro has always been one of the most iconic cities in the world with instantly recognisable landscapes and landmarks.

The Brazilian city, which stretches form Copacabana beach to the Sugarloaf Mountain, is a destination that does every little thing in spectacular fashion.

Time to hit one of the world’s great cities and grab these 7 Instagrammable shots…

1. Christ the Redeemer

One of the most recognisable shots in the entire world. The statue looks over the city so you can either climb it and get a wonderful view of Rio from the viewing platform, or get a shot further back featuring Christ himself. You’ll find more info about it here.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by TRAVELLING THROUGH THE WORLD © (@travellingthroughtheworld) on Jan 6, 2019 at 11:40am PST

2. Sugarloaf Mountain Cablecar

The  Rio de Janeiro cable car goes from Praia Vermelha to the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain at 1300 foot. You’ll get spectacular shots at the summit, but if the light is right the shots from the ride up (or down) can be even more impressive. You’ll find more info here.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by GoPro (@goprobr) on Nov 16, 2015 at 3:13pm PST

3. Boulevard Olimpico

The biggest mural in the world is all the more impressive because it was completed in just 40 days, during the lead up to the 2016 Olympics. You’ll find more info here.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Cécile Leroy (@cecileleroy) on Jan 21, 2019 at 2:01am PST

4.  Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

In a country that’s home to the huge Amazon jungle, this is a wonderful place to come in the South of the city and get a taste of the fauna native to Brazil. This also happens to be a cracking spot in Rio de Janeiro for an Instagram snap. You’ll find more info here.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Thomas (@podscho) on Jan 17, 2019 at 11:13pm PST

5. Ipanema

A fashionable area of Rio that’s home to leafy streets and high end fashion boutiques. It also has a beach of the same name, which is a Mecca for surfing and beach sports.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Festas Rio de Janeiro (@festas_errejota) on Jan 19, 2019 at 6:28am PST

6. Escadaria Selaron

These photogenic steps are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who said when completing them that they were his tribute to the Brazilian people.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Deirdra 💜 (@itsdeirdra) on Jan 20, 2019 at 2:25am PST

7. Copacabana

Quite possibly the most famous beach in the world and a wonderful place for people watching. On New Year’s Eve it welcomes millions of people who ring in the new year. The beach itself runs for a total of 4km.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Abner – Billy (@billyleepaulistanokarioka) on Jan 28, 2016 at 6:10am PST

If you are heading to Sao Paulo next you’ll want to check out these Instagrammable spots.