I found this post about the 6 best kept secrets in Rio.
1. Samba Schools throughout the year
2. The Maze
3. Ice Cream
4. Rio's Surf Bus
5. Plano B
6. Rock climbing
I have to disagree with number 1. Everyone knows that the samba schools practice year round. It's one of the first tours/organized trips any hotel/hostel will try to take you on.
I agree with The Maze but am shocked with how much press it's getting these days. I've been meaning to go for years, literally years. It's actually quite close to where I live. I really have to get going before it gets ruined with all this press.
The ice cream does rock. I hear there's an amazing new ice cream place next to the Sofitel in Copacabana.
Surf bus??
I totally agree with the rock climbing. There are a lot of amazing places to climb! You an also go on eco tours here. Look it up. I think it's a great alternative to the normal Rio de Janeiro tours.
Check out the original link:
6 Best-Kept Secrets in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
It's goes into much more detail.
I would love to hear what all of you think is a Rio de Janeiro best kept secret! I've heard that many people think Niteroi is one.
