Riachuelo 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
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo Museum Ticket Entrance
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight
Little Africa - Walking tour from the passed to the future
Top hotels in Riachuelo
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Issues we had with this "5-star" hotel: 1. The check-in process is laboriously slow; 4 people ahead of me and it took more than an hour to get through with 2 people handling checkin. Had to fill out the same personal information that was provided when I booked. Total waste of time. 2. The water in ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Everything and everyone fantastic! Only thing you guys need more attention to cleanliness of pool area including pool, you need someone to act as pool boy and clean and take care of water inside pool every day , specially a pool this small. It’s wonderful but its dirty.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Rio Othon Palace
For the price I was expecting to find the property in better conditions. It was still pretty good, but a few items could have been better, like the air conditioning wasn’t turning down or up, it was always the same intensity. We also had a couple of issues with the safe, bit these were taken care ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast variety is good. Staff excellent, very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Astoria Ipanema (antigo Mar Ipanema)
There was a huge coachorage in my bathroom and after I hardly killed that oneand couldn’t sleep I saw another one next day. I asked them to change my room and they said they can’t and they don’t have any room. After I insisted so hard they accepted and all of a suddeb there was another room. I know ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
They were able to keep our bags on our last day so we could spend one last day in town for free
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riachuelo
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
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. 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 Arcos da Lapa or Selarón Steps.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
