Zona Norte
Travel Guide
Visit Zona Norte
Where to stay in Zona Norte
Tijuca
The mountain views and churches are just a few things visitors like about Tijuca. Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around the larger area.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historic sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
Galeão
While visiting Galeão, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim.
Vila Isabel
While Vila Isabel isn't home to many top sights, Shopping Center Boulevard Rio Iguatemi and Shopping Tijuca are some notable places to visit nearby.
Méier
While Méier might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Shopping Tijuca.
Saionara Hotel
Just stayed 1 night.
Reviewed on 2025/7/31
Lagune Barra Hotel
Very safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on 2025/11/6
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Room clean, location more private than hotels along the beaches. Bikes not in great shape, but fun to ride to the forte and copacabana on path. LeBlon for dinner or shopping a mile walk or Sheraton shuttle. Great breakfast—- open at 6am and amazing sunrise view
Reviewed on 2025/12/30
Apart Hotel Ayrton Senna Barra da Tijuca
360 Rio Santos Dumont
Good
Reviewed on 2025/10/4
Flat Barra Bela, Barra da Tijuca
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.
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