Porto Maravilha Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
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Popular places to visit
Museum of Tomorrow
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
Rio Art Museum
Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.
AquaRio
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Mauá Square
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mauá Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Pedra do Sal
Explore the great outdoors at Pedra do Sal and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival
Enjoy an outing to Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo Museum Ticket Entrance
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Top hotels in Porto Maravilha
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
My stay was satisfactory and met my expectations. There was value in booking at this hotel. The location is ideal for tourist activities around Centro.
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Staff is super nice, food, environment and you are very close to alot of places. Hotel is not super fancy, but is really good. Location is good, but you will see A couple of people outside that might scare you, but overall i felt safe, and staff was great.
Reviewed on 9 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
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Clean room, super attentive staff. They need to have the buffet restaurant doors closed as there were flies all over the food
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
Amazing hotel little far from the many places but worth it for the money.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Everything was great. The staff was very kind. They noticed the date of my birthday and sent me a piece of chocolate cake. It was a very fantastic detail. Thank you so much
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Porto Maravilha
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.
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.
Glória
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.
Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
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.
