Maracana

Top 1% of attractions in Rio de Janeiro
8/10

8 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"Many fans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Maracanã, the largest soccer stadium in the world, plays host to Flamengo's home game."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Maracanã Stadium has mythical status... its pitches have welcomed all the greats: Pelé, Ronaldo, Maradona." Full review
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If you want to have a truly unique experience, go along to a futebol match... the excitement is contagious.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Maracanã is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and an icon in soccer-obsessed Brazil." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This mythical stadium was the scene of Pelé's legendary 1000th goal." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"The undisputed home of Brazilian football, the bowl-shaped Maracanã stadium was also the site of its greatest on-field disaster: defeat to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup Final." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Rio’s Maracanã stadium is hallowed ground among football lovers." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The best way to experience the Maracanã stadium is with a couple hundred thousand other fans at one of the big games." Full review


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