Governador Island
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Where to stay in Governador Island

Galeão
While visiting Galeão, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim.

Jardim Guanabara
You'll enjoy the beaches and architecture in Jardim Guanabara. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia da Bica or Guanabara Bay.

Portuguesa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portuguesa and surrounding area, you can visit Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.

Cocotá
If you're spending some time in Cocotá, Guanabara Bay and Praia da Olaria are top sights worth seeing.

Cacuia
Travelers like the beaches in Cacuia, and Praia da Bica is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Jardim Carioca
When in Jardim Carioca, you can plan a visit to Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
This hotel is truly wonderful. The breakfast was delicious and with lots of options. The staff was very professional and genuinely kind. Also, the beach and mountain view were breathtaking. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Hotel Arpoador
Everything and everyone fantastic! Only thing you guys need more attention to cleanliness of pool area including pool, you need someone to act as pool boy and clean and take care of water inside pool every day , specially a pool this small. It’s wonderful but its dirty.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Rio Othon Palace
The staff was amazing, the breakfast buffet was delicious. Great location and super recommend it.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu

Copacabana Best Spot
Staff was great and very helpful,, we were on floor 12 and elevator was off for 2 day prior our check out, we needed to used another elevator on the 10th floor when we left with the luggage. Kitchen is toooo small. Great location
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Rio Habitat Almirante
The host is weird- as soon as I arrived she starts asking me to be at the apartment because there will be people who will take the mattress? Why during my arrival when I’m outside e joying the beach and I have many people up meet.After two days she starts again calling me saying they need to do repairs ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
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.

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.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Skip-the-Line: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Ticket
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