The 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

Take the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The roughly 20-minute ride reaches the statue’s base, with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Rio. Your ticket includes train admission and access to the monument. Arrive early for shorter queues.

“Was good experience but we went on a day with low clouds so we couldn’t see anything. Train journey was good and all the staff were friendly.”

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2.Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Ride both cable cars from Urca to Sugarloaf Mountain with an official round-trip ticket. You get free time at Morro da Urca and the summit, panoramic viewpoints over Rio, Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay, and the ocean. Bring your passport or ID and arrive early for busy sunset periods.

“Can’t go to Rio without going to Sugar Loaf mountain and the cable car journey was great.”

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3.Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,632 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Enter Rio’s legendary Maracanã through Gate A for a roughly 40-minute, mostly self-guided visit. Walk the players’ tunnel, see the pitch, changing rooms, dugout, press room, and football museum. You can explore at your own pace, with signs in Portuguese and English and optional paid photos.

“It was a long time back but I really enjoyed this trip !”

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4.Canela Cable Car Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,030 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Ride the Bondinhos Canela cable cars between three stations for views of Caracol Waterfall. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes. The ticket includes cable car access, but not transport, Caracol State Park, zip line, or professional photos.

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5.Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Meet at Corcovado Train Station with your barcode e-voucher and passport. A Corcovado representative helps you reach the priority queue, then you ride the train to Christ the Redeemer at your own pace. Plan for about two hours, with the best photos usually found early.

“You absolutely must buy these tickets or spend hours in lines. Also best to visit first thing in the morning.”

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6.Marine Aquarium Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 373 reviews · 7 days · from $34

Explore AquaRio independently with an entry ticket valid for seven days. Plan about two hours to see 2,000 animals across 350 species, then continue around Boulevard Olímpico to the Museum of Tomorrow or Ferris Wheel. Transport is not included.

“Horrible servicio. Nunca me llegaron las entradas y tuve que pagar otras en el Acuario.”

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7.Brazilian Side of the Falls with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 346 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $67

See the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls on a 4 to 5-hour tour from Foz do Iguaçu. Walk the 1-kilometer trail, face Devil’s Throat, ride the panoramic elevator, and travel with a bilingual guide such as Junior, Marcos, or Willian. Park entry and hotel transport are included, but lunch is extra.

“Awesome! Just take this one to skip the line and heat”

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8.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Visit Christ the Redeemer by historic Corcovado cog train, then ride Sugarloaf’s official cable car to 396 meters. This self-guided ticket package includes both major sights, but you arrange transport, food, timing, and ticket emails yourself.

“Aucun besoin d’avoir sa carte bleue et ses passeports ! Mail du mail 28 septembre avec des vouchers au 24 septembre 😱 Beaucoup de temps de perdu Merci aux employés des sites pour leur patience Organisme à fuir”

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9.Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $61

Head to Teatro Fashion Mall for an 80-minute celebration of Brazil’s regional music and dance. You’ll see samba, forró, axé, funk, country, Carnival traditions, and capoeira, then join a samba class and pose with costumed performers. The show is in Portuguese and English.

“The show was so beautiful and exhilerating!!!!! I keep going over it in my mind. So well orchestrated representing our history. Loved the performance and including the audience in your choreography. Just outstanding!! I have told my friends and family! Please come to the United States. All the performers are so gorgeous. I plan to visit Rio again in the future. Thank you for touching my heart ❤️”

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10.Skip the Line Maracana Stadium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Enter Rio’s Maracanã Stadium at your own pace with a skip-the-line voucher. See club shirts, locker rooms, the warm-up room, press room, pitch, stands, and memorabilia linked to Pelé, Garrincha, and Zico. Allow about 40 minutes to an hour, or longer if you read every display.

“If you’re a football/soccer/futbol fan, this is a must see tour! Buying the ticket through here might be helpful if it’s a busy day, but otherwise, you can just buy it at the box office. Each tour is held every 15 minutes, although it is a self-guided tour and lasts about 40 minutes. Nonetheless, it was great seeing such a historic stadium where World Cup finals have been held!”

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11.Itaipu Dam Tour with Admission Ticket from Foz do Iguaçu

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 155 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Ride from Foz do Iguaçu to Itaipu Dam in a small shared group of up to 15 people. Watch a construction film, tour the complex by bus, stop at three viewpoints, and see the dam and Itaipu Lake. Portuguese, Spanish, and English guiding is available.

“O tour foi perfeito. Local maravilhoso, principalmente com a educação e pontualidade do guia. Recomendo à todos.”

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12.Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours touring Rio with a bilingual local guide such as Gustavo, Camila, or Eduardo. Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with tickets included, pass Copacabana and Ipanema, see Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral, and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch.

“Eduardo Wilson was a great guide. Showed us all of the great places, gave us usefull information but also gave us time to take in the beauty of the places we visited. I highly recommend”

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13.From Foz do Iguazu: Triple Frontier Landmark Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu by car or van to the Triple Frontier Landmark, where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet. Enjoy river views, sunset, obelisks, cultural performances, and optional dinner. English, Spanish, and Portuguese support is available, though the evening show may be presented mainly in Spanish.

“This is a lovely experience. Very worth the money, and an excellent show. The food at the restaurant was good too.”

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14.Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Ipanema or near the stadium, handle any required biometric registration, then join local fans for a live Rio football match. Your ticket, one drink, stadium guidance, and help getting home are included. Guides such as Pedro and Ricardo are known for attentive support.

“Great experience to see football at the Maracana. Pedro organised everything very well and hosted us throughout the experience. I would recommend!”

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15.Helicopter Ride Over the Iguazu Falls – Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 10 min · from $189

Meet at Av. das Cataratas in Foz do Iguaçu for a 10-minute helicopter flight above Iguazu Falls. You fly in a four or six-seat helicopter with Portuguese, English, or Spanish support, though no transport or dedicated guide is included.

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