Lagoa Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.
Parque da Catacumba
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Parque da Catacumba. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
CASV Visa Applicant Service Center
After visiting CASV Visa Applicant Service Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.
Gávea Hippodrome
You can take time to visit Gávea Hippodrome during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Catacumba Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Catacumba Park, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Centro Pediátrico da Lagoa
If Centro Pediátrico da Lagoa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio de Janeiro.
Things to do
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer
Fly all the sights: Scenic Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Flight - Wonderful City - RJ (Private Flight - 4 people)
Helicopter Tour - Samba - (Private Flight - 4 people)
The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Top hotels in Lagoa
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025
Américas Granada Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Boutique Hotel Castelinho
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Hotel Atlântico Rio
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lagoa
Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
Ipanema
Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.
Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.
Leblon
Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.