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Rio de Janeiro Attractions for Kids

  • Barra Velódromo Track Cycling

    The Barra Velódromo was originally built to host the 2007 Pan American Games track cycling events and will again host track cycling for the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Paralympics. It now ser Read more about Barra Velódromo Track Cycling

  • Leblon Beach

    Leblon Beach is west of Ipanema and shares some of its cache. Some would argue that it is even more exclusive as it is the "home" beach to the affluent residents of the Leblon neighborhood. The beach Read more about Leblon Beach

  • Republic Museum and Park

    • +55 (21) 3235-2650

    Museu da República - The building and grounds were formerly known as the Catete Palace and served as the seat of Brazil’s Republican Government from 1897 to 1960. Renamed the Republic Museum, it now Read more about Republic Museum and Park

  • Haras Pégasus Horse Riding & Stables

    • +55 (21) 2428-1228

    The Haras Pégasus Horse Riding Center and Stables are known for the beauty of its landscape and the expert capabilities of its riding facilities. The location has served as the setting for numerous Read more about Haras Pégasus Horse Riding & Stables

  • Casa Bowling

    • +55 (21) 2108-8142

    Casa Bowling has plenty of new bowling lanes, in upscale Barra da Tijuca. With their family friendly location, the Bowling Alley likes to promote their advantages as "comfort, safety and convenience" Read more about Casa Bowling

  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    • +55 (21) 2286-1075

    Are you curious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the related martial arts? The "Academia Gracie Jiu-Jitsu" was founded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie over 60 years ago. The academy currently offers classes Read more about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

  • Universe Museum Planetarium

    • +55 (21) (21) 2274-0046

    The Planetarium offers interactive experiments in a fun and engaging manner. Current themes include: The Earth and its Movement; Space and Time; Stellar Astronomy-Study of Stars and Spaceship Studies Read more about Universe Museum Planetarium

  • Barra Bowling

    • +55 (21) 2431-9566

    Barra Bowling has twenty (20) bowling lanes, in a new and modern facility with extras to keep the entire family satisfied. Lanes are available to rent by the hour and can accommodate six people per Read more about Barra Bowling

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Attractions for Kids in Rio de Janeiro

When you think of Rio for a holiday vacation, activities for kids may not be top of mind. However, the city is actually fairly 'kid friendly'.

In addition to the beaches, which seems to make everyone happy, Rio has a number of activities focused on kids – including the young at heart. There are numerous parks for all types of sports and games, a great zoo and indoor activities at several museums and sport venues.  And there is always the movies and the mall . . . Rio has dozens of them.

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