2022 is here and it was just a blink of an eye that the first month is already over.
A Wonderful city receives many tourists in January, after all, who can resist the intense heat and the possibility of enjoying every minute of the sun and sea? But Rio is much more than its beautiful beaches. if you like outdoor programs and the weather leaves, check out the best things to do in the city in this practical mini-guide to Rio de Janeiro.
There are options for tours, trails, must-see sights and also restaurants that can’t be missed. road map.
For those who love a cultural program, options for shows, theaters and exhibitions abound in the capital of fluminense. Check it out below:
The Voltage – CCBB
A floating boat and elevator, windows to imaginary gardens and a swimming pool that visitors can enter wearing their clothes and stay submerged without fear of drowning. There are 17 impressive works and experiences on display until March 7, at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, in the exhibition “A Tensão”.
From one of the most provocative and popular names in contemporary art, the Argentine Leandro Erlic, the show is free of charge and will probably awaken in visitors the feeling of its name in front of the artist’s installations: tension.
To plan your visit visit the CCBB official website. The next dates are already sold out, but new ones will be opening. Also check out the space’s full schedule.
Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro/Phone: (21) 3808-2020
Cagarras Islands Exhibition – Santos Dumont Airport
Up until February 20th, Santos Dumont Airport, in the central region of Rio de Janeiro, hosts the exhibition “Nas Asas da Ciência – a flight through the Cagarras Islands”. There, passengers and visitors will learn more about one of the most emblematic Conservation Units in Rio de Janeiro, the Natural Monument of Cagarras Islands (MONA Cagarras).
The exhibition has about 50 specimens of different species and zoological groups from the Didactic-Scientific Collection of the Teaching Assistance Section of the National Museum/UFRJ, such as crabs, shells, corals, sponges and starfish. Models of archaeological artifacts are also presented, such as polished stone axes and ceramics, which record the Tupiguarani indigenous presence in the place since the 15th century. Texts, photos, videos, maps, models and an interactive panel are part of the free exhibition.
Praça Senador Salgado Filho, s/n/Phone: (21) 3814-7070.
Casa Verão Rio – Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim
A schedule full of pocket shows, theater, cinema, games and children’s activities is available until January 20 at Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim, in Ipanema. The “Casa Verão Rio” is free and available to the public seven days a week, from 2pm to 10pm.
Highlight for the 18th, when the space will receive a pocket show, voice and guitar, by singer Nando Reis. In addition to him, Ana Cañas, Paulinho Mosca, Evandro Mesquita, among others, are also part of the grid, which can be checked at this link.
Avenida Vieira Souto, 176 – Ipanema/Phone: (21) 2332-2016.
Amazon Times – Museum of Tomorrow
On display since December 17 at the Museum of Tomorrow, the exhibition “Fruits – Amazonian Times” presents the grandeur and knowledge present in the largest tropical biome in the world. It takes place in seven themed areas of the museum. The sections address topics such as fauna, flora, peoples and culture, offering information about the daily lives of local populations, their traditions and the multiple languages used.
The visitor will be able to feel part of the forest from the setting, which will bring interactive activities, elements that reveal the diversity of the Amazon and the sound atmosphere of the region.
Also dealing with current problems, such as illegal mining and land grabbing, the exhibition aims to encourage the public to reflect on ways to engage in a development model that preserves the forest standing, mainly through the union of science and traditional knowledge. Tickets for the Museum of Tomorrow start at R$30 and can be purchased at this link. Take advantage and also know the complete schedule of the space.
Praça Mauá, 1 – Downtown
Cinderella, O Musical – Village Mall
A special tip for parents looking for programming with the kids: The Superproduction “Cinderella, O Musical” returned to Rio de Janeiro this month. With Fabi Bang in the title role and 20 more actors in the cast, it will be playing at the Shopping Village Mall theater until February 20th. The play has already been seen by more than 250,000 people in its previous productions.
The version has visual effects and special moments. According to the production, the most impactful scene is when the Fairy Godmother leaves the princess ready for the ball, literally, by magic.
Tickets range from R$25 to R$340 and can be purchased here.
Avenida das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca/Phone: (21) 3003-4177.
A Bela e A Fera Experience
This experience will be special to kids and also to adults who are Disney fans. A part of the parking lot at Via Parque Shopping, in Barra da Tijuca, is the stage for the construction of a themed castle from the movie “Beauty and the Beast”. There are 1,500 m² of space all decorated in honor of the film.
After the reception at the castle entrance, visitors are invited to the royal ball, which takes place inside the main hall. After taking their seats, a prepared menu is offered with the day’s options – all this by actors already characterized as “royal employees”.
With the audience in a special format for the meal, the presentations tell the classic Disney story. There are dozens of artists who present a show with lots of music, dance, theater and illusionism, in addition to visual and olfactory special effects.
Ticket prices vary. There is an option only with the cover art or also including the consummation. For more details, visit the event’s official website.
Parking Via Parque Shopping – Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra da Tijuca.
Reference: CNN Brasil
