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Maracanã Stadium (Estádio do Maracanã)
Best time to visit
Early morning tours on weekdays offer cooler weather and smaller groups, while late afternoon gives softer light for photos.
Budget tips
Guided tours are ticketed, typically around R$30–R$60; book online in advance to avoid on-site queues and sometimes lower fees. Match days require a separate match ticket and tours may be suspended, so check the official stadium site before planning.
Recommended for
Football fans, Sports history buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Families
Plan your visit
45-90 min
About
Korte feiten: A near-200,000 crowd once packed the bowl for a World Cup final, an intensity that still makes the hairs on your neck stand up. Night matches flood the terraces with blinding color and thunderous chants, and the cavernous scale turns every goal into a seismic pulse you can feel in your chest.
Hoogtepunten: Believe it or not, the 1950 World Cup final packed an official crowd of 199,854, and after Uruguay's winning goal the stunned silence from the stands turned that defeat into a piece of national legend. Nowadays the 78,838 seats thrum on big nights, more than 70,000 throats chanting player names in tight, chest-shaking unison while the air fills with the sharp scent of churrasco from the vendors outside.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, staircases and ramps can be steep in places.
- Bring a lightweight rain jacket in summer, sudden showers are common in Rio.
- For photos, go to the upper tier for a full-pitch panorama and the mixed zone for closer shots of the dugouts.
- Avoid weekends with major fixtures; choose weekday mornings to skip crowds and catch quieter behind-the-scenes access.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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