Guaratiba Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Restinga da Marambaia
Explore the great outdoors at Restinga da Marambaia, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and forests while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
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.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.
Things to do
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Past - Present and Future of Rio/ from Selarón to Calatrava
Rio : Helicopter tour at Christ the Redeemer - 30 minutes
Semiprecious Gemstones Shopping Tour with Transfer
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Top hotels in Guaratiba
Pousada Do Sol
Very careful and kind staff with a peaceful environment.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
La propiedad está bien estuve siete días aunque el jueves y viernes santo había muchísima gente y eso impedía conseguir reposeras pero en general el servicio los demás días muy bien
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Clean Room. Great Beach Accesss
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Hotel is great. Lovely pools. Beach across the road from hotel is lovely. But it’s a 1 hour taxi from Copacabana beach. There is nothing else near the hotel. All hotels / apartments have gated entry.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
All is perfect
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Guaratiba
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.
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 da Tijuca
If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
