Eldorado Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Popular places to visit

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Copacabana Beach

4.5/5(132 reviews)

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
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Christ the Redeemer

4.5/5(93 reviews)

This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

Christ the Redeemer
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Ipanema Beach

4.5/5(71 reviews)

See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.

Ipanema Beach
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Maracanã Stadium

4/5(42 reviews)

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
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

3.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
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Sugar Loaf Mountain

4.5/5(92 reviews)

Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.

Sugar Loaf Mountain

Things to do

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Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Rp999.156
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
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The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

Rp1.461.254
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rp1.094.537
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
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Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

Rp804.076
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
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Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

Rp3.439.975
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight
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Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Rp2.395.473
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
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Top hotels in Eldorado

Pousada Espaço Monte Cristo
Pousada Espaço Monte Cristo
2.5 out of 5
Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceição 128, Boqueirão, Saquarema, RJ
The price is Rp473.011 per night from 20 May to 21 May
Rp473.011
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this pousada in Saquarema. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Duck Lake and NS de Nazaré are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"Custo beneficio foi ótimo."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2023

Pousada Espaço Monte Cristo
Solar do Amanhecer
Solar do Amanhecer
3.5 out of 5
Av. Prefeito Silvio Picanço, 839, Charitas, Niteroi
The price is Rp1.067.798 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
Rp1.067.798
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (371 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Beach location was magnificent. Extremely easy to get to from Rio."

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2023

Solar do Amanhecer
Icaraí Praia Hotel
Icaraí Praia Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Belisario Augusto, 21, Icarai, Niteroi, RJ
The price is Rp989.190 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp989.190
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge).
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
"Simple, no frills, hotel I have blocked from the beach. Rooms are in decent shape, but nothing fancy. It lacks basic amenities such as the whole hotel doesn’t have a pressing iron, and rooms do not have hairdryers."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2023

Icaraí Praia Hotel
Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel
Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel
3 out of 5
R. Joaquim Távora 54, Niteroi, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.068.605 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp1.068.605
per night
24 May - 25 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.
8.8/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
"Staff was very professional, fast and friendly... place was very clean from entrance halls to rooms."

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2024

Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel
Hotel Village Icaraí
Hotel Village Icaraí
3 out of 5
Rua Mariz e Barros, 97, Travessa João Francisco da Mata, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro
The price is Rp889.325 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp889.325
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (276 reviews)
Atendimento de excelência
"Hotel com atendimento excelente. Funcionários muito atenciosos. Café da manhã muito bom. Não gostei da cama, pois além de pequena, tinha um colchão muito mole. Não havia canais de tv fechada. No geral, gostei bastante. Voltaria."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2023

Hotel Village Icaraí
Palmier Hotel & Convenções
Palmier Hotel & Convenções
3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Paulo Torres, 41, Outeiro das Pedras, Itaborai, RJ
The price is Rp586.685 per night from 22 May to 23 May
Rp586.685
per night
22 May - 23 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
Ótimo lugar para descansar
"A estada foi ótima. O hotel é muito amplo, com uma ótima área de lazer. O quarto é grande e estava cheiroso e limpo quando entramos. Banheiro com amenidades e espaçoso. O café da manhã era farto, com bastante opções. Senti falta de mais tomadas no quarto."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Palmier Hotel & Convenções
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Other neighbourhoods around Eldorado

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Icarai

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Icarai. You might want to make time for a stop at Icarai Beach or Guanabara Bay.

Icarai
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Leme

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.

Leme
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Gloria

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Gloria. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gloria
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Flamengo

Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Park, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.

Flamengo
Lapa which includes a city and street scenes

Lapa

You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.

Lapa
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Catete

You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.

Catete

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