Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

A coastal city with prominent mountains and a fortified island.
A concrete fortification on a rocky coastline with a forested hill in the background.
A coastal town with rocky outcrops and waves crashing onto the shore.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, calm water, and a hilly backdrop with buildings.
A coastal city with a prominent mountain, numerous boats, and dense urban buildings.

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Serra de Sao Tome

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Serra de Sao Tome during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.
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Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

฿1,325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal

฿1,355
per adult
Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

฿2,250
per adult
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

฿9,244
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Lily pads on a pond near a waterfall in a garden in Rio de Janeiro

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer

฿2,978
per traveller
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ

฿12,914
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Regency Barra Hotel

Regency Barra Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿2,427 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,427
฿2,549 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Olympic Park and Village Mall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (729 reviews)
"Perfect place if would like to have sea view directly in the room."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Regency Barra Hotel
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,942 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿7,942
฿9,757 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Business trip to Rio. Nice and safe location."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Américas Barra Hotel

Américas Barra Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿2,126 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,126
฿2,233 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach ...
8/10 Very good! (1,079 reviews)
"Os quartos estão com manutenção não terminada, vários gatilho e pintura não finalizado. Limpeza de quartos sempre faltando algo como repor papel higiênico. Filas muito grandes para café da manhã. Vc reclama e eles não estão dando a menor importância ao problema. Não fiquem nesse hotel. Não volto ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Américas Barra Hotel
Laghetto Stilo Barra

Laghetto Stilo Barra

4 out of 5
R. Marcelo Roberto, 65 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿3,676 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,676
฿3,859 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Laghetto Stilo Barra
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿3,823 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,823
฿4,396 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)
"Ótima estadia. Ficarei de novo. Recomendo."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Windsor Marapendi
Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿2,626 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,626
฿2,814 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lagune Barra Hotel
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Rua Barata Ribeiro 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.

A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

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.

A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

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.

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