Zona Norte

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Zona Norte

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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
Corcovado showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Alto da Boa Vista

Alto da Boa Vista is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the 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 historic 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

While visiting Galeão, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim.

Galeão
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Vila Isabel

While Vila Isabel isn't home to many top sights, Shopping Tijuca and Maracanã Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vila Isabel
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Méier

While Méier might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Shopping Tijuca.

Méier
ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America

ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America

3 out of 5
Av Pastor Martin Luther King Jr 126, BL 11 Torre 5, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P2,730 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
P2,730
P2,866 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P1,762 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P1,762
P1,850 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,805 reviews)
"Clean, safe and excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P1,959 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
P1,959
P2,160 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,232 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"Nice little apartment"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa
Luxo perto do Parque Olímpico - AV806

Luxo perto do Parque Olímpico - AV806

2 out of 5
Av. Adolpho de Vasconcellos, 497, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi Ecological Park are located ...
Luxo perto do Parque Olímpico - AV806
5 minutos da Praia do Leblon - AP302

5 minutos da Praia do Leblon - AP302

2 out of 5
Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 1292, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Ipanema Beach and Christ the Redeemer are located nearby.
5 minutos da Praia do Leblon - AP302
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Popular places to visit

Corcovado featuring a sunset, religious aspects 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 featuring 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 a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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 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 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.

Flamengo Beach
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

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.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

P2,850
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

P4,005
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer

P11,171
per adult
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

P10,375
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

P2,872
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

P3,724
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
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Rio de Janeiro which includes a sunset, mountains and general coastal views

Rio de Janeiro