Cosmos 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Little Africa - Walking tour from the passed to the future
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Top hotels in Cosmos
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
Regency Barra Hotel
Right on the beach, great location. Staff was excellent, spoke english and Spanish. Travel time to GIG fluctuates with traffic. (Anywhere between 30-60 minutes).
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Wyndham Rio Barra
I requested an early check-in but never received any update or confirmation. When I arrived at the hotel, I had to wait in the lobby for more than eight hours before my room was ready. Had I known this in advance, I would have booked an additional night to ensure the room was available earlier. The ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Windsor Marapendi
Excellent, the area is very nice and safe
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Américas Barra Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Cosmos
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.
