Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro

Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca which includes a beach bar, a beach and food
Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca which includes surf and surfing
Barra da Tijuca which includes a beach and a garden

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

Located a half-hour drive to the southwest of the city center, Barra da Tijuca is a relatively peaceful neighborhood, despite the fact that it offers the city’s longest stretch of beach. Once you have had enough sun, explore the bars, seafood restaurants, shopping malls and popular nightclubs of one of Rio de Janeiro’s hippest areas.

Start out on the southern rim of the neighborhood, where you will find 11 miles (18 kilometers) of uninterrupted beach. The unsheltered coastline of Barra da Tijuca makes it a popular place for various watersports, including surfing and kite surfing. On the eastern end of the beach, many people hang glide in the winds off the Atlantic. All of the equipment for these sports is available for rent from vendors near the beach.

Remote, sheltered beaches lie at both ends of Barra da Tijuca’s lengthy coastline. Head west into Prainha Municipal Natural Park, where you will find Grumari and Prainha beaches. These well-preserved beaches peek out from amongst the rainforest’s edge, so they are perfect for a peaceful day away from the traffic and crowds of more popular beaches. At Barra da Tijuca’s eastern endyou’ll find Joatinga Beach. Sheltered by rocky cliffs canopied in dense foliage, this is a beautiful place to swim.

Head into the center of Barra da Tijuca. Developed in the 1980s, the neighborhood is filled with modern condos and upscale shopping malls. Explore BarraShopping, which connects with the nearby New York City Center Mall to make the biggest mall complex in the country. Go bowling or stick around until after sundown to dance to Brazilian funk at a neighborhood nightclub.

From downtown Rio, Barra da Tijuca is best reached by car, taxi or bus. If you want to explore all the area has to offer you’ll need to hail a taxi or rent a bicycle to traverse the beach’s entire length.


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Top hotels in Barra da Tijuca

Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,048 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P5,048
P5,805 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,052 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Oceanico

Windsor Oceanico

4 out of 5
Rua Martinho de Mesquita 129, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P4,348 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P4,348
P5,001 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,173 reviews)
"A bit far from the airport but the place was stunning. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Windsor Oceanico
Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Evandro Lins e Silva, 600, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,948 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P5,948
P6,245 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay. The only drawback is it little too far from most visitor spots"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
Américas Barra Hotel

Américas Barra Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P3,211 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P3,211
P3,371 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Elevator scary, breakfast the same everyday, bedding not the cleanest"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Américas Barra Hotel
Windsor Barra Hotel

Windsor Barra Hotel

5 out of 5
Avenida Lucio Costa, 2630, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P4,765 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P4,765
P5,479 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Quiet area"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Windsor Barra Hotel
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P11,764 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P11,764
P14,545 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good modern hotel. Clean nd good staf. Close to beach. Not close to Ipanema or Copacabana. Enjoyed my time here"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
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Other neighbourhoods around Barra da Tijuca

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Jacarepagua

You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Olympic Park or Shopping Metropolitano Barra.

Jacarepagua
Avenida Atlantica featuring general coastal views, mountains and a sandy beach

São Conrado

Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.

São Conrado
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Recreio dos Bandeirantes. You might want to make time for a stop at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach or Posto 12.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes
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Leblon

Travelers choose Leblon for its beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station and check out top sights like Ipanema Beach.

Leblon
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Tijuca

The mountain views and churches are just a few things visitors like about Tijuca. Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around the larger area.

Tijuca
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Lagoa

Travelers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoa

Barra da Tijuca