Botanical Gardens
Each of the 141 hectares of Rio's Botanical Gardens shelters outstanding examples of plantlife from Brazil and all over the world. The Imperial Palms are among its most spectacular attractions, planted in 1809 by Prince Regent D. João VI. Huge trees decked with orchids contrast with giant victoria-regia, lilies, bromeliads,
royal poincianas and tropical foliage, making the Botanical Gardens a favorite hideaway for nature-lovers, sweethearts and all those seeking peace and tranquillity
Tijuca Forest
Home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, many threatened by extinction, found only in the Atlantic Rainforest, this is the world's largest urban forest, covering some 3,200 hectares. Its historical attractions and enchanting nooks are well worth a leisurely visit. Just a short drive from the financial center downtown, the North Zone and Rio's smart beach districts, its attractions include the Cascatinha Waterfallll, the Mayrink Chapel, the Excelsior Lookout Point, the Paul
and Virginia Grotto, Fairy Lake and, all favorite destinations for weekend family outings
Paquetá Island
The many charms of Guanabara Bay include this tiny island (1,096,100m²) where automobiles are banned. Residents and visitors alike travel by bicycle and horse-drawn carriage along graveled streets lined with vivid royal poincianas. Also known as the Island of Love, this day-trip destination is easily accessed by ferryboat and hovercraft lines running regularly scheduled trips from the Praça Quinze de Novembro Square.
Petrópolis, Itaipava and Teresópolis
High in the hills behind Rio there are a tiny town where the Brazilian Imperial Family once spent its summers. With its refreshing mountain climate and magnificent views, Petrópolis at an altitude of 809 meters above sea level, is just 53 kilometers from Rio along a modern highway. Its attractions include the Imperial Museum, once the Summer Palace of Brazil's Emperors, whose collections feature the Crown and Scepter of Brazil's last Emperor, Pedro II, as well as documents, jewels and works of art that once belonged to the Imperial Family. Perfect for a day trip, visitors eager to enjoy this mountain climate and explore the Itaipava gastronomy center can stay overnight at its many picturesque inns. The nearby town of Teresópolis is also pleasantly cool at 902 meters above sea level. Local attractions include the Serra dos Órgãos National Park with the sheer rockface known as the Finger of God (1,692 meters) and the Friar's Nose (1,980 meters). As many Rio residents have summer homes here, this quiet town comes alive on weekends with parties, dinners and nightclubs
Above there are some exemples and it is impossible to cite them all, there are some other places.