Zona Norte
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Zona Norte
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.
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historic sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.
Galeão
While visiting Galeão, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim.
Méier
While Méier might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Shopping Tijuca.
Vila Isabel
While Vila Isabel isn't home to many top sights, Shopping Center Boulevard Rio Iguatemi and Shopping Tijuca are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
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.
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.
Vista Chinesa
Learn about the local history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Vista Chinesa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
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.
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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