Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Marica March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Marica Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Marica.dx6222729)[Hotels in Marica](https://expedia.ca/Marica-Hotels.d6222729.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Marica Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Marica.d6222729.Car-Rental-Guide)[Marica Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Marica.d6222729.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Marica ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Marica Types of activities [Marica travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Marica.dx6222729) ![Long beach, lagoon, sea and hill. Picturesque landscape. Ponta Negra Beach, City of Ponta Negra, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331348/51c7e84e-05c5-4d6a-82ac-50554447d3e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Long beach, lagoon, sea and hill. Picturesque landscape. Ponta Negra Beach, City of Ponta Negra, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331348/51c7e84e-05c5-4d6a-82ac-50554447d3e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![RiodeJaneiro_PontaNegraLighthouse_6331357_1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331357/d5156292-c7a0-415d-bbdb-bacbb4bf740d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Marica Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Marica has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Marica is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Marica to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Marica Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Marica. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Marica attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6222729) ## Recommended things to do in Marica | Number of things to do | 86 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sugarloaf Cable Car Ticket](/things-to-do/sugarloaf-cable-car-ticket.a2734477.activity-details): CA $53 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ](/things-to-do/full-day-in-rio-christ-the-redeemer-by-van-sugarloaf-city-tour-bbq.a442936.activity-details)[Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour](/things-to-do/arraial-do-cabo-with-boat-tour.a3888536.activity-details)[A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!](/things-to-do/a-full-day-in-rio-all-inclusive.a2697896.activity-details)[Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard](/things-to-do/museum-of-tomorrow-aquario-olympic-boulevard.a5142262.activity-details)[Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio](/things-to-do/olympic-boulevard-museum-of-tomorrow-and-historical-rio.a492624.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Sugarloaf Cable Car Ticket](/things-to-do/sugarloaf-cable-car-ticket.a2734477.activity-details)[Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro](/things-to-do/sailboat-ride-on-the-river.a46321836.activity-details)[Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps](/things-to-do/christ-the-redeemer-by-van-and-selaron-steps.a2434270.activity-details)[Sugar Bread : includes Transfer, Tour Guide AND Tickets](/things-to-do/pao-de-acucar-includes-transfer-tour-guide-and-pao-de-acucar-tickets.a2693232.activity-details)[Ticket to Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill cable car](/things-to-do/ticket-to-sugarloaf-mountain-and-urca-hill-cable-car.a50594219.activity-details) | | With kids | [Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ](/things-to-do/full-day-in-rio-christ-the-redeemer-by-van-sugarloaf-city-tour-bbq.a442936.activity-details)[Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour](/things-to-do/arraial-do-cabo-with-boat-tour.a3888536.activity-details)[A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!](/things-to-do/a-full-day-in-rio-all-inclusive.a2697896.activity-details)[Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard](/things-to-do/museum-of-tomorrow-aquario-olympic-boulevard.a5142262.activity-details)[Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio](/things-to-do/olympic-boulevard-museum-of-tomorrow-and-historical-rio.a492624.activity-details) | ## What to do in Marica --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Marica ![Copacabana Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/e5cac5b6-428d-4a6a-8dd1-aaa57aa140c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacabana Beach 4.5/5(96 reviews) More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. [](https://expedia.ca/Copacabana-Beach-Copacabana.d6004817.Vacation-Attraction) ![Corcovado showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502459/257a5a3b-1335-4e25-bdc8-cae983fd96ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ the Redeemer 4.5/5(80 reviews) This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue. [](https://expedia.ca/Christ-The-Redeemer-Alto-da-Boa-Vista.d502459.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sao Conrado Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061529/7f6c0559-1cb1-45d4-88fd-77edb983d342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Avenida Atlantica 4/5(30 reviews) Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue. [](https://expedia.ca/Avenida-Atlantica-Copacabana.d6061534.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ipanema Beach showing mountains and a beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061510/cda01e16-e017-4555-8e6b-6ca736abd4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipanema Beach 4.5/5(45 reviews) See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Ipanema-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061510.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maracana Stadium which includes interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/1ae04971-f0c7-456c-8ad8-aaf783a4f89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracanã Stadium 4/5(38 reviews) To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums. [](https://expedia.ca/Maracana-Stadium-Maracana.d502470.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial View of Recreio dos Bandeirantes Region in Rio de Janeiro City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222783/1b6518f2-d7d3-43b1-ac7c-ac8418645d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach 4.5/5(5 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Recreio-Dos-Bandeirantes-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6222783.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scenic view of Flamengo Beach with palm trees in front of Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156181/7b2ec1ed-29c4-416d-af44-dc4a87f8afa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flamengo Beach 4/5(15 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Flamengo-Beach-Flamengo.d6156181.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sugar Loaf Mountain featuring mountains and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502461/d49b73c7-b318-4382-988d-aab236666e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Loaf Mountain 4.5/5(76 reviews) Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue. [](https://expedia.ca/Sugar-Loaf-Mountain-Urca.d502461.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial View of Ipanema and Leblon Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061516/978be3ef-3f26-4925-871f-d153ff4193c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leblon Beach 5/5(4 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Leblon Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Leblon-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061516.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Marica ![Rio de Janeiro showing general coastal views, a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178301/4fbf7674-aa10-4ef5-b22e-467f3105242b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rio de Janeiro ![Sundown is amazing there](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178503/90b59427-8c09-4289-932d-b36be94ce904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Niteroi ![Sugarloaf Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178506/6c4ceffe-3802-482b-85ce-0dd8949c5537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sao Goncalo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marica worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Marica? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Marica? ### Is three days enough to stay in Marica? ### What are some activities to do in Marica with kids? > - [Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-in-rio-christ-the-redeemer-by-van-sugarloaf-city-tour-bbq.a442936.activity-details) > - [Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arraial-do-cabo-with-boat-tour.a3888536.activity-details) > - [A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/a-full-day-in-rio-all-inclusive.a2697896.activity-details) > - [Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/museum-of-tomorrow-aquario-olympic-boulevard.a5142262.activity-details) > - [Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/olympic-boulevard-museum-of-tomorrow-and-historical-rio.a492624.activity-details) ### What to do in Marica for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Marica? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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