{"id":85233,"date":"2021-03-11T12:22:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T15:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/?p=76573"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:23:15","slug":"things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things To Do and See in Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are coming to Brazil and planning your visit to Rio de Janeiro, you have probably added the Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/copacabana-beach-rio-de-janeiro\/\">Copacabana Beach<\/a>&nbsp;to your list of things to do and see in Rio. However, if you have a couple of days to spare and are looking for different experiences and new places to visit, you might know that are great&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/cities-to-visit-near-rio-de-janeiro\/\">smaller towns close to Rio<\/a>&nbsp;that are worth the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niter\u00f3i is a small town just across the Bay of Guanabara, 15km away from Rio. With beautiful beaches, amazing viewpoints, and an informal vibe, there are many things to do and see in Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#Niteroi_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#Things_to_do_in_Niteroi_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Things to do in Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#1_Parque_da_Cidade\" >1. Parque da Cidade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#2_Fortaleza_de_Santa_Cruz\" >2. Fortaleza de Santa Cruz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#3_Itacoatiara_Beach\" >3. Itacoatiara Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#4_Contemporary_Art_Museum\" >4. Contemporary Art Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#5_Fish_Market\" >5. Fish Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#6_Ferry_Boat_Ride\" >6. Ferry Boat Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#7_Icarai_Beach\" >7. Icara\u00ed Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#How_to_get_to_Niteroi_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >How to get to Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#Ferry_boat\" >Ferry boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/things-to-do-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro\/#Bus\" >Bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Niteroi_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Niter\u00f3i is a much smaller city than Rio, it is still a big city. Niter\u00f3i has an estimated population of over 500,000 in a 129.38 km\u00b2 of area. It is the fifth most populous city in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the Rio de Janeiro City Metropolitan Area, a big part of the population of Niter\u00f3i commutes to Rio de Janeiro every day to study or work. During rush hours, the Rio-Niter\u00f3i bridge gets very heavy traffic jams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may have read before in our blog post&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/facts-about-rio-de-janeiro\/\">15 Interesting Facts About Rio de Janeiro<\/a>, the land in which is now Niter\u00f3i was given to the Temimin\u00f3s indigenous tribe as a gift for helping the Portuguese crown to defeat the French invasion in Rio de Janeiro in the mid-seventeenth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People from Niter\u00f3i call it Nikity. The city is also nicknamed the Smile City (<em>Cidade Sorriso<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_in_Niteroi_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Things to do in Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Parque_da_Cidade\"><\/span>1. Parque da Cidade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/o-que-fazer-em-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/o-que-fazer-em-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"o que fazer em niteroi rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76580\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parque da Cidade is a public park surrounded by nature, 270 meters above sea level. There are two ramps there where people do paragliding and hang gliding. There is also a caf\u00e9 where you can enjoy some breakfast or snacks while appreciating the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has definitely one of the most beautiful views of Rio. You can see most of Rio\u2019s landmarks from the top of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to visit Parque da Cidade around in the afternoon and stay there to watch the sunset. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fortaleza_de_Santa_Cruz\"><\/span>2. Fortaleza de Santa Cruz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/niteroi-fortress.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/niteroi-fortress.jpg\" alt=\"niteroi fortress\" class=\"wp-image-76579\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in history and Brazilian culture, the Santa Cruz fortress is worth the visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A guided tour is offered and you will learn about the French Invasion in Rio de Janeiro during the seventeenth century, the colonial era, and different stories surrounding the Bay of Guanabara. Unfortunately, the tour is only available in Portuguese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place also provides a spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro, including the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus tip: The Santa Cruz fortress is located in the Jurujuba neighborhood, one of the best places to eat seafood in Niter\u00f3i. Visit the fortress in the morning and stop for a nice lunch in one of the restaurants in the fishing village afterward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Itacoatiara_Beach\"><\/span>3. Itacoatiara Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-to-do-in-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-to-do-in-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76583\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Itacoatiara Beach is for sure the most beautiful beach in Niter\u00f3i. It is the ideal spot for surfers, young people, and sportspeople.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The neighborhood in which the beach is located is also protected by the government, so there are no tall buildings and not much traffic there. Nature rules and the beach is surrounded by mountains and forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main mountain beside the beach, Cost\u00e3o de Itacoatiara, is a great spot for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/7-hikes-rio-de-janeiro\/\">hiking in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>. If you are looking for things to do and see in Niter\u00f3i, do not hesitate to visit Itacoatiara Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Contemporary_Art_Museum\"><\/span>4. Contemporary Art Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Que-hacer-en-Niteroi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Que-hacer-en-Niteroi.jpg\" alt=\"Qu\u00e9 hacer en Niter\u00f3i\" class=\"wp-image-76582\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/culturaniteroi.com.br\/macniteroi\/\">Contemporary Art Museum of Niter\u00f3i<\/a>&nbsp;(<em>Museu de Arte Contempor\u00e2nea de Niter\u00f3i<\/em>, aka MAC) is the most well-known landmark in Niter\u00f3i. It was designed by famous archited Oscar Niemeyer in 1996.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum holds a permanent collection of 1,217 works from art collector Jo\u00e3o Sattamini. Truth be told, the exhibitions in the museum are not so popular among tourists. People usually visit the museum because of its architecture, location, and scenery. The museum is set on a cliffside, overviewing Icara\u00ed Beach and the coast of Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a sophisticated bistro underneath the museum if you are looking to spend some quality time enjoying the view while eating some quality food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fish_Market\"><\/span>5. Fish Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fish-market-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fish-market-niteroi-rio-de-janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"fish market niteroi rio de janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76578\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rio de Janeiro is a huge coastal city, but the funny thing is there is no fish market in Rio. The best fish market around is Mercado S\u00e3o Pedro, located in Niter\u00f3i\u2019s city center region. It is the best place to buy the freshest fish and seafood, such as lobster, oysters, shrimps, and crabs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in the 19th century, Mercado S\u00e3o Pedro is a tourist and gastronomic reference. It is the largest fish market in whole the State of Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market also has a few great restaurants on the second floor where you can bring the fish of your choice for them to cook it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ferry_Boat_Ride\"><\/span>6. Ferry Boat Ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ferry-boat-rio-de-janeiro-niteroi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ferry-boat-rio-de-janeiro-niteroi.jpg\" alt=\"ferry boat rio de janeiro niteroi\" class=\"wp-image-76577\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is a bridge connecting the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niter\u00f3i. However, this bridge was only built in 1985. Before that, the easiest way to cross the Bay of Guanara was to take the ferry boat. Until today, the ferry boat is the most popular way for workers, students, and tourists to commute between the two cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a pleasant trip for sightseeing and enjoying the breeze while experiencing the ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boats travel between Pra\u00e7a XV in Rio and Niter\u00f3i. Departures are frequent on weekdays and every 30 minutes to one hour on the weekends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Icarai_Beach\"><\/span>7. Icara\u00ed Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Que-hacer-en-Niteroi-Rio-de-Janeiro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Que-hacer-en-Niteroi-Rio-de-Janeiro.jpg\" alt=\"Qu\u00e9 hacer en Niter\u00f3i R\u00edo de Janeiro\" class=\"wp-image-76581\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Icara\u00ed is probably the most popular neighborhood in Niter\u00f3i. It can be compared to Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro: no houses, only tall buildings, lots of residents, lots of business, bars, restaurants, parks, and a lively promenade. Still, it is much calmer than the busy life in Copacabana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Icara\u00ed Beach is not suitable for swimming, due to the pollution in the Bay of Guanabara, it is still a nice place for a walk. Walking along the promenade offers you nice scenery while enjoying the informal and quieter vibe of Niter\u00f3i.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a great place to enjoy the afternoon drinking fresh coconut water, playing beach football, volleyball, or riding a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Niteroi_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>How to get to Niter\u00f3i, Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming from Rio de Janeiro, there are a few options to get to Niter\u00f3i. However, these are the two easiest ways to visit the city across the Bay of Guanabara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferry_boat\"><\/span>Ferry boat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have mentioned before, the ferry boat is a popular way to get to Niter\u00f3i. The ferry line connects Rio\u2019s city center to Niter\u00f3i\u2019s city center. It is a 15-minute trip and you also get to enjoy the view of the bay, the Rio-Niter\u00f3i bridge, and the coast. The one-way ticket costs R$6,50 as of March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus\"><\/span>Bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 740 bus line connects Ipanema and Charitas, a neighborhood in Niter\u00f3i. It is a great option to choose from if you want to experience going through the Rio-Niter\u00f3i bridge, the second-longest bridge in Latin America and the 48th longest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This bus leaves Pra\u00e7a General Os\u00f3rio in Ipanema and goes through Copacabana, Santos Dumont airport, Rio\u2019s city centre, Niter\u00f3i\u2019s city Centre, Icara\u00ed, S\u00e3o Francisco, and Charitas neighborhoods. 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