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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Cidade das Criancas

Enjoy a stop at Cidade das Criancas, an entertaining place to visit in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

฿1,339
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

฿1,358
per adult
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

฿2,276
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

฿8,404
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

฿3,012
per traveller
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Rio de Janeiro: 25 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro: 25 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

฿11,040
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 25 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿7,630 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,630
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Regency Barra Hotel

Regency Barra Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿2,693 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,693
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia da Barra da Tijuca and Farmasi Arena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"The breakfast is fantastic. Best brewed coffee. Ate dinner twice in the restaurant and the food was delicious and the staff is great. Perfect location near the beach. The view from the room and pool is amazing!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Regency Barra Hotel
Laghetto Stilo Barra

Laghetto Stilo Barra

4 out of 5
R. Marcelo Roberto, 65 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿3,999 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,999
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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
Américas Barra Hotel

Américas Barra Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿2,034 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,034
per night
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Farmasi Arena are located ...
Américas Barra Hotel
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
1430 Abelardo Bueno Avenue Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿3,282 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,282
per night
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿3,948 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,948
per night
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Windsor Marapendi
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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 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.

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.

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