Rio de Janeiro

States
Brazil
Category
Cultural
Year
2012
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Coordinates
-22.9477777778, -43.2913888889
Last Visited
2025
UNESCO ID
1100
WH Site
1100
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural harmony. This site features dramatic mountains, lush forests, and iconic beaches seamlessly integrated with the city’s urban fabric, including landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach. Celebrated as the first urban landscape honored by UNESCO for its natural setting, it reflects the unique interplay between human development and the environment, shaping Rio’s vibrant identity.

📍 Location Map
Points (4)
  • Carioca Mountain range - Tijuca National Park and Botanic Gardens
  • Mouth of Guanabara Bay and Manmade Shorelines – Flamengo Park, Historic Forts of Niterói, Sugar Loaf Natural Monument Copacabana Seafront
  • Pedra Bonita and Pedra da Gávea - Tijuca National Park
  • Tijuca Forest, Pretos Forros and Covanca – Tijuca National Park