Eldorado Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Popular places to visit

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

Copacabana Beach

4.5/5(132 reviews)

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

Ipanema Beach

4.5/5(71 reviews)

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

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

Christ the Redeemer

4.5/5(93 reviews)

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
Flamengo Beach

Flamengo Beach

4/5(23 reviews)

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

3.5/5(8 reviews)

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

4/5(42 reviews)

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

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

฿2,096
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
Aerial view of the Private Angra dos Reis Sightseeing Cruise

Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

฿1,488
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!

A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!

฿4,437
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!
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

฿3,247
per adult
92% 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

฿4,059
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour

฿1,765
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour
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Top hotels in Eldorado

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
Solar do Amanhecer

Solar do Amanhecer

3.5 out of 5
Av. Prefeito Silvio Picanço, 839, Charitas, Niteroi
The price is ฿2,146 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,146
฿2,189 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (473 reviews)
Beautiful views
"Hotel was clean, breakfast was decent. The view from the room was to die for ! Love it and recommend it for a good affordable stay in Rio."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Solar do Amanhecer
Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel

Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel

3 out of 5
R. Joaquim Távora 54, Niteroi, RJ
The price is ฿2,697 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,697
฿2,751 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Flamengo Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
I recommend it. Easy walk to most everything.
"Good location. Walking distance to a few supermarkets. About 2 minutes walk to a really nice beach. On a bus route. Breakfast was a nice selection of hot and cold and opened at 6:00 until 10:00. Be aware the bottled water in the room is not free. Construction meant there were some disruptions. Also, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024

Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel
Icaraí Praia Hotel

Icaraí Praia Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belisario Augusto, 21, Icarai, Niteroi, RJ
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Niteroi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Flamengo Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (349 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good location."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024

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Icaraí Praia Hotel
Samba Itaboraí

Samba Itaboraí

3 out of 5
Av. Vinte e Dois de Maio, 3126, Itaborai
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
7.6/10 Good! (183 reviews)
Stay somewhere else
"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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Samba Itaboraí
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 ฿1,801 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿1,801
฿2,157 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (364 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Eldorado

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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 Sugar Loaf Mountain.

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
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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
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 Arcos da Lapa or Fundição Progresso.

Lapa

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