Caixa d'Água Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
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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
Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour
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
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Top hotels in Caixa d'Água
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Very good property, excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
All is perfect
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Regency Barra Hotel
Very good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Windsor Oceanico
Un gran lugar para hospedarse en barra de tijuca. Una vista muy linda y un gran nivel de hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
My first room had now AC, i tried sleeping couldn't, but went down to lobby and they were able to place me in a new room that had good AC. The rooms are okay, get what you payed for, I would spend double the money to be near beach now that I know.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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
Other neighbourhoods around Caixa d'Água
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.
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre or Maracanã Stadium.
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.
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.
