Cross that bridge to Niterói

One of the closest getaways from the busy streets of Rio is to simply cross the bridge and enjoy a day in Niterói, where you will find most of what Rio has to offer in a lower scaled and slightly more relaxed enviroment.

The most known visitors spot in Niterói would be the MAC, but this side of Guanabara Bay also have more to offer. Here you may enjoy a stroll down the sidewalks embracing the beautiful Icaraí beach or get food and drinks in the busy center for nightlife in São Francisco.

From Niterói you will find a beautiful view of Rio, worthy any postcard. And if you really want to get in the middle of things, you should take the 2 hour Guanabara Bay Tour, which cost around 12BRS, leaving from the main ferry station in downtown Niterói.

The bridge to Niteroi is a famous landmark in Rio and the longest bridge in Brasil with its 13 km.

Strolling in Niteroi you find may find the unexpected, while the more famous attractions are looming in the background.

To get there you can go buy bus, crossing the 13 kilometer long bridge connecting the two cities of Rio and Niterói or get on a boat from the terminal in Praca XV.