Sepetiba Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Sepetiba Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sepetiba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Top hotels in Sepetiba
Lagune Barra Hotel
"The hotel itself wasn’t very clean"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Américas Barra Hotel
CDesign Hotel
"Lovely clean fresh modern hotel, well located for the seafront. Great ocean view room, comfortable. Lots of security guards, unsure of their purpose! Staff helpful when asked. Great rooftop views"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
"Great breakfast with a wide variety of food. Staff is very kind and willing to help."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Atlântico Sul
"Cinco estrelas para o recepcionista (Guilherme). Ele foi incrível, receptivo, atencioso, ágil e divertido. Parabéns, foi ótimo."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
SQUARE DESIGN HOTEL
"The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was good. My only minor issue was that the hotel does not provide a phone for making outside calls, which could be inconvenient for international guests without a local cell phone."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sepetiba
Barra de Guaratiba
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Barra de Guaratiba. You might want to make time for a stop at Barra de Guaratiba Beach 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 Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake.
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.
São Conrado
Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.
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.
