Vale do Ipê
Rio de Janeiro
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.

Flamengo Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.

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.

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.
Things to do

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

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

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Vale do Ipê Hotel Deals

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
O hotel é bom pelo preco, todas os funcionarios sao educados e amigos … gostamos tb do cafe da manhã…
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Clean, safe and excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Windsor Florida Hotel
The area is actually really nice. Local vibe and lively, pretty safe. Services were good. I don't like the smell of our room, musty and sewer like. We opened the windows, it felt fresher. but then the mosquitoes came in. The bed sheets were yellowish, like old sweat. I had never seen any hotel with ...
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the ...
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Américas Granada Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Nice hotel with clean, small and very basic rooms. Friendly staff and good buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Vale do Ipê

Tijuca
The mountain views and churches are just a few things visitors like about Tijuca. Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around the larger area.

Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Santa Teresa
The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Santa Teresa. Selarón Steps and Corcovado are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.

Glória
You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.

