Zona Norte

Travel Guide

Quinta da Boa Vista which includes a lake or waterhole and a park as well as a large group of people
Quinta da Boa Vista featuring boating, a lake or waterhole and a park
Quinta da Boa Vista showing heritage elements
Maracana Stadium featuring a city
Zona Norte

Where to stay in Zona Norte

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Tijuca

Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.

Tijuca
Corcovado showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Alto da Boa Vista

Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.

Alto da Boa Vista
Maracana Stadium featuring interior views and modern architecture

Maracanã

You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.

Maracanã
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Galeão

If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.

Galeão
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Méier

When in Méier, you can plan a visit to Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Shopping Tijuca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Méier
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Vila Isabel

Though Vila Isabel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Tijuca and Maracanã Stadium.

Vila Isabel
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is RM889 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
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Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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The price is RM119 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,684 reviews)
"The stat here was okay but the beds didn’t have sheets and the curtains had holes in them. The breakfast was not good. Yoghurts were served warm as well as milk for cereal. Only one protein source which were hot dogs in a tomato based sauce. The decor was nice outside the other things mentioned"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gomes Freire, 530 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,408 reviews)
"Good dinner."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa

360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa

2.5 out of 5
Rua Carvalho de Mendonça 13, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Christ the Redeemer ...
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360 Rio Santos Dumont

360 Rio Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
R. Sen. Dantas, 80, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
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"Water was giving us problems"

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Unhotel

4 out of 5
Av. Atlântica, 2692, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
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Popular places to visit

Corcovado showing religious elements, a sunset and a statue or sculpture

Christ the Redeemer

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Christ the Redeemer
Maracana Stadium showing interior views and modern architecture

Maracanã Stadium

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.

Maracanã Stadium
Copacabana Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and a sunset

Copacabana Beach

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.

Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach which includes a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people

Ipanema Beach

Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.

Ipanema Beach
Flamengo Beach

Flamengo Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.

Flamengo Beach
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Things to do

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

RM529
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
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Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

RM299
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

RM148
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer Statue

Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer by Train & Maracanã Stadium

RM158
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer by Train & Maracanã Stadium
Enjoying the waterfall

Caves and Waterfalls Adventure in Tijuca Rainforest

RM297
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Caves and Waterfalls Adventure in Tijuca Rainforest
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

RM751
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
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Rio de Janeiro showing general coastal views, mountains and a sunset

Rio de Janeiro