Snapshot
Brazil at a glance
- Capital
- Brasília
- Population
- 213,421,037
- Area
- 8,515,767 km²
- Calling code
- +55
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Currency BRLTime in Rio de Janeiro 00:46UTC-03:00Country codes BR / BRA
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Explore Rio de Janeiro
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Rio de Janeiro. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
10 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Museum of Brazil
National Museum of Brazil is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Maracanã River (Rio de Janeiro)
Maracanã River (Rio de Janeiro) is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Trapicheiros River
Trapicheiros River is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Campo de Santana (park)
Campo de Santana (park) is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Ventura Corporate Towers
Ventura Corporate Towers is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Quinta da Boa Vista
Quinta da Boa Vista is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Theatro Lyrico Fluminense
Theatro Lyrico Fluminense is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Paço de São Cristóvão
Paço de São Cristóvão is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
Teatro Carlos Gomes is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Rio de Janeiro
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in BRL?
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Rio de Janeiro.
SDU
An arrival option for Rio de Janeiro
Santos Dumont Airport
2.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Rio de Janeiro. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at SDU
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
SDU airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 2.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 12.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Cabo Frio Airport | CFB | 113.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Francisco de Assis Airport | JDF | 125.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | IZA | 154.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport | CAW | 235.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Santos Dumont Airport
Rio de Janeiro · SBRJ
Elevation11 ft
Coordinates-22.910397, -43.16282
Runways
02L / 20R
4134 × 98 ft
ASP02R / 20L
4341 × 138 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RIO CON119.35 MHz
ATIS132.65 MHz
TFC121.05 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
RIO TWR118.7 MHz
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio De Janeiro · SBGL
Elevation28 ft
Coordinates-22.809999, -43.250557
Runways
10 / 28
13123 × 148 ft
CON15 / 33
10433 × 154 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RIO APP119.35 MHz
ATIS127.6 MHz
CLNC DEL121 MHz
GND121.65 MHz
OPS122.5 MHz
TWR118 MHz
Cabo Frio Airport
Cabo Frio · SBCB
Elevation22 ft
Coordinates-22.921485, -42.071874
Runways
10 / 28
8366 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RDO132.15 MHz
Francisco de Assis Airport
Juiz de Fora · SBJF
Elevation2989 ft
Coordinates-21.791482, -43.386072
Runways
03 / 21
5036 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
JUIZ DE FORA RDO128.1 MHz
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport
Juiz de Fora · SBZM
Elevation1348 ft
Coordinates-21.513086, -43.173069
Runways
08 / 26
8284 × 148 ft
ASP8 / 26
8284 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Zona da Mata Radio130.1 MHz
Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport
Campos dos Goytacazes · SBCP
Elevation59 ft
Coordinates-21.698299, -41.301701
Runways
07 / 25
5066 × 148 ft
ASPHRadio frequencies
CAMPOS RDO125.7 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Rio de Janeiro
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Rio de Janeiro. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 10 ideas for Rio de Janeiro — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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National Museum of Brazil
Directions ↗National Museum of Brazil is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Maracanã River (Rio de Janeiro)
Directions ↗Maracanã River (Rio de Janeiro) is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trapicheiros River
Directions ↗Trapicheiros River is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Directions ↗Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Campo de Santana (park)
Directions ↗Campo de Santana (park) is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ventura Corporate Towers
Directions ↗Ventura Corporate Towers is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Quinta da Boa Vista
Directions ↗Quinta da Boa Vista is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Theatro Lyrico Fluminense
Directions ↗Theatro Lyrico Fluminense is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Paço de São Cristóvão
Directions ↗Paço de São Cristóvão is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
Directions ↗Teatro Carlos Gomes is one option for your time in Rio de Janeiro. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
6,211,223 residents
JAN
27 °C
FEB
27 °C
MAR
26 °C
APR
24 °C
MAY
22 °C
JUN
21 °C
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Belo Horizonte
2,315,560 residents
JAN
23 °C
FEB
23 °C
MAR
22 °C
APR
21 °C
MAY
19 °C
JUN
18 °C
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