Méier Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
![Sua construção é assinada pelo arquiteto espanhol Adolfo Morales de los Rios (também responsável pelo Palácio Episcopal São Joaquim) e é um exemplo raro de igreja construída em estilo neomourisco.
Pela Bula “Ad universas orbis ecclesias” do Papa Leão XIII, de 27 de abril de 1892, foi reorganizada a hierarquia eclesiástica da Igreja no Brasil, que até então constava de apenas um arcebispado católico, em São Salvador da Bahia, e de onze bispados sufragâneos. Duas Províncias Eclesiásticas católicas foram criadas, a saber: uma no Norte, com sede em São Salvador da Bahia, e a outra no Sul, sendo a diocese do Rio de Janeiro elevada à categoria de Sé Metropolitana.
PADROEIROS
[Patrons]
A Arquidiocese tem como padroeiro principal São Sebastião [St. Sebastian, main patron] e como padroeira secundária Sant’Ana [St. Anne, secondary], cujas estátuas, esculpidas em granito pelo escultor Humberto Cozzo, estão na Catedral Metropolitana, na Av. Chile, Centro do Rio de Janeiro.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070788895/1922fd81-7ca9-483c-bdc1-213c5e029ea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
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.
Things to do
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Angra Dos Reis + Ilha Grande
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
Top hotels in Méier
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Convenient
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
Amazing hotel, modern and clean. Staff were all friendly and fun. Loved the breakfast selection as well.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Staff is amazing
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Casa Nova Hotel
Pessoal da recepção são mal educados e parecem estar fazendo favores. Já o pessoal do café da manhã extremamente educados. Quartos limpos e ótimo custo benefício.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Méier
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.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Tijuca National Park and Corcovado.
Santa Teresa
Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.
Lagoa
Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
