Paraíso Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight
Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
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Other neighbourhoods around Paraíso
Barra de Guaratiba
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Barra de Guaratiba. You might want to make time for a stop at Sítio Burle Marx or Sitio Roberto Burle Marx.
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.
Jacarepagua
You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Olympic Park or Shopping Metropolitano Barra.
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.
Galeão
If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.
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.