Pilares Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
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.
Flamengo Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.
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
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio
Top hotels in Pilares
Regency Barra Hotel
It’s amazing hotel. Nice views to the beach from the pool and friendly giys at fron desk
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
This is a great hotel to vacation at while in Brazil. The staff were courteous. The room was clean on a consistent basis. The restaurants in the hotel served good food as well. Location was central to a lot of things in the area. I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Brazil.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
The room could have been cleaner. The sheets on the bed had blood stains. The sheet was clean but stained.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Atlântico Rio
The room was clean enough and the staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Atlântico Prime
The hotel looks nice on the internet but the area it’s located in a street with deteriorated building and it’s best you don’t walk at night alone .
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Staff was excellent!!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pilares
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.
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.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Municipal Theater 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.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tijuca National Park and Largo do Machado, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station 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.
Pilares Travel Guide
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