Zona Oeste
Travel Guide





Visit Zona Oeste
Where to stay in Zona Oeste

Barra da Tijuca
Visitors often come to Barra da Tijuca for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Jardim Oceânico Station.

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.

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

Barra de Guaratiba
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Barra de Guaratiba. You might want to make time for a stop at Barra de Guaratiba Beach or Sitio Roberto Burle Marx.

Guaratiba
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Guaratiba. You might want to make time for a stop at Restinga da Marambaia or Praia da Brisa.

Itanhangá
You'll enjoy the seaside views and parks in Itanhangá. You might want to make time for a stop at Tijuca Lake or Tijuca National Park.

Lagune Barra Hotel
They were able to keep our bags on our last day so we could spend one last day in town for free
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
The breakfast was well worth the cost. Dinner was very affordable for two and the stay was amazing.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Regency Barra Hotel
Swimming pool is very small. It is across the road from the beach. The rooms are nicely air conditioned. Staff don’t have much of a personality. They are not bad but not great either. Overall reasonably clean. They have a feet sand washer in the front which is nice when you finish the beach before ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Ferlho Suites Rio Centro
Foi muito agradável. Local tranquilo .Hotel limpo , café maravilhoso. Tudo funcionando. O que deixou um pouco a desejar foi a comunicação no local. Como pedir papel higiênico e demorou tanto que fomos embora. O demais. Foi ótimo.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

Próximo ao Barra Shopping - AM203

KS Residence
Love it. Great place to stay
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Popular places to visit

Olympic Park
Catch an event at Olympic Park during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Posto 12
You can learn about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Posto 12. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tijuca Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tijuca Lake during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Restinga da Marambaia
Explore the great outdoors at Restinga da Marambaia, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and forest while you're in the area.

Praia dos Amores
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia dos Amores during your trip to Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Macumba Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Macumba Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Things to do

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer


