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.

Tauá
While Tauá might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.

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
Nice hotel but need a little fixing on the beach side. Helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Hotel Arpoador
Happy place to stay
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu

Casa Branca 355
Marcio é um excelente anfitrião, me senti em casa, espaço amplo, equipado, não senti falta de nada.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Nice spot in Copacabana
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
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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.

Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.

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

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

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day

Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show
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