Governador Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Governador Island
Galeão
If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.
Jardim Guanabara
You'll enjoy the beaches and architecture in Jardim Guanabara. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia da Bica or Guanabara Bay.
Portuguesa
Though Portuguesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.
Cocotá
While visiting Cocotá, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia da Olaria.
Jardim Carioca
Though Jardim Carioca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.
Tauá
While Tauá may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
No proper amenities No English staff Sink water over flowing
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Convenient and location is great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
The room was not clean, the bed was old with a lot of torn and stains, the sheets had stains, the towel was very old and in bad shape, there was mold in the bathroom, no service in the room like water, the door was stuck and I need help to opened. The breakfast was not good at all.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu
Casa Branca 355
Marcio é um excelente anfitrião, me senti em casa, espaço amplo, equipado, não senti falta de nada.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025
Copacabana Best Spot
The biggest problem with the hotel is there is no maid service. One towel for 6 days, no cleaning. I saw the maids in the hallway with a stack of fresh towels and took one, hysteria ensued. Turns out that's R$5. Give it to the front desk, not sure if it reached the right place. Hotels.com messaged ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025
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Popular places to visit
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.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
Christ the Redeemer
This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.
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.
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.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
Things to do
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Angra Dos Reis + Ilha Grande
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
