Marica Centro Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Popular places to visit

Copacabana Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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.

Copacabana Beach
Corcovado which includes religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture

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.

Christ the Redeemer
Ipanema Beach showing a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people

Ipanema Beach

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

Ipanema Beach
Flamengo Beach

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.

Flamengo Beach
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

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.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Maracana Stadium featuring modern architecture and interior views

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.

Maracanã Stadium

Things to do

The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

฿3,192
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

฿4,062
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer Statue

Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer by Train & Maracanã Stadium

฿1,197
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer by Train & Maracanã Stadium
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

฿5,867
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
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Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

฿2,245
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

฿2,222
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
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Top hotels in Marica Centro

Sítio Maricá

Sítio Maricá

3 out of 5
Rio de Janeiro, Marica, RJ
Stay at this 3-star spa holiday home in Marica. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponta Negra Beach ...
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Sítio Maricá
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 ฿1,838 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿1,838
฿2,204 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
"Hotel muito bom e super confortável!! Reparei que é acessível para pessoas pcd e funcionários alegres e atenciosos."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Hotel Village Icaraí
H Niteroi Hotel

H Niteroi Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Dr Paulo Alves 14, Niteroi, RJ
The price is ฿3,150 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿3,150
฿3,528 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (858 reviews)
Happy Guess
"I've been at the H a few times and I love the service, the great view, delicious breakfast but the staff, they are the spotlight, always really friendly and cordial. Thank you."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

H Niteroi Hotel
Solar do Amanhecer

Solar do Amanhecer

3.5 out of 5
Av. Prefeito Silvio Picanço, 839, Charitas, Niteroi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,190 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,190
฿2,234 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (487 reviews)
"Great location. Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Solar do Amanhecer
Niterói Palace Hotel

Niterói Palace Hotel

3 out of 5
134 Rua General Andrade Neves, Niteroi, RJ
The price is ฿2,034 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,034
฿2,075 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Flamengo Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (203 reviews)
"Staff are awesome. Ladies deliver the best service at breakfast with a smile."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Niterói Palace Hotel
Samba Itaboraí

Samba Itaboraí

3 out of 5
Av. Vinte e Dois de Maio, 3126, Itaborai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,548 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿1,548
฿1,626 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
7.6/10 Good! (194 reviews)
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"The air conditioning was terrible. It got very cold, but any attempt to make it comfortable just made it hot. The display never turns off unless you turn off the air, so it was illuminating the entire room. Another unit was above the bathroom and that had flashing yellow lights that wouldn’t stop ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Marica Centro

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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
Sugar Loaf Mountain which includes mountains and a sunset

Urca

You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Urca. You might want to make time for a stop at Sugarloaf Cable Car or Morro da Urca.

Urca
Museum of Modern Art showing interior views

Glória

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. 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.

Glória
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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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 Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.

Flamengo

Marica Centro Travel Guide