For those who want to dive into the ocean without getting wet.
Located in the heart of the renovated port area of Rio de Janeiro, AquaRio is the largest marine aquarium in South America — a breathtaking underwater universe that transports visitors to the depths of Brazilian seas and the world's oceans. Even before entering, the imposing architecture of the building announces that this will be an extraordinary experience.
With over 8,000 animals of 350 species distributed across 28 themed tanks, AquaRio is a journey of discovery that begins at the surface and gradually descends into the most mysterious and fascinating layers of the ocean.
Sharks gliding gracefully, rays soaring in slow motion, century-old turtles, schools of fish moving as one creature, and beings of colors and shapes that seem to come from a dream create an experience that delights all ages and awakens a new perspective on marine life in every visitor. The main ocean tank, with its 3.5 million liters of water, is one of the largest and most impressive in the world — and pausing in front of it, silently, is one of those moments that linger.
Much more than an aquarium, AquaRio is also a center for marine research and conservation — a space that combines entertainment and environmental awareness with an elegance that few cultural institutions in Brazil can achieve.
An experience that moves, educates, and inspires — transforming a visit to Rio into a memory that goes far beyond the beaches and mountains.