Itaipu Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Popular places to visit

Copacabana Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Copacabana Beach

4.5/5(132 reviews)

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.

Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach showing a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people

Ipanema Beach

4.5/5(71 reviews)

See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.

Ipanema Beach
Corcovado which includes religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture

Christ the Redeemer

4.5/5(93 reviews)

This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

Christ the Redeemer
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

3.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Flamengo Beach

Flamengo Beach

4/5(23 reviews)

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

Flamengo Beach
Sugar Loaf Mountain which includes mountains and a sunset

Sugar Loaf Mountain

4.5/5(92 reviews)

Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.

Sugar Loaf Mountain

Things to do

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Rp1.088.397
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
Aerial view of the Private Angra dos Reis Sightseeing Cruise

Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

Rp737.443
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Full Day Complete Tour of Rio - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

Rp1.609.114
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rp1.874.313
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rp820.400
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!

A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!

Rp2.198.422
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
A FULL DAY in RIO - ALL INCLUSIVE!
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Top hotels in Itaipu

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp3.515.938 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
Rp3.515.938
Rp4.325.976 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, beautiful view"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Windsor Oceanico
Windsor Oceanico
4 out of 5
Rua Martinho de Mesquita 129, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp1.380.259 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.380.259
Rp1.594.180 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Everyone is very friendly. I’d say make sure you know basic Portuguese, as communication is difficult outside from reception. It was very close to the beach, they provided beach towels so it was really nice to have that."

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025

Windsor Oceanico
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp8.554.027 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp8.554.027
Rp9.916.907 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Iconic property with exceptional service
"Delightful historic hotel with exceptional service. Eduardo, our bellman, in particular, continually went above and beyond."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Prime
4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp637.096 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
Rp637.096
Rp668.951 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,122 reviews)
"Amazing staff, room clean and comfortable. I stayed for 5 days and the breakfast was exactly the same"

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 1020, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp3.724.120 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp3.724.120
Rp4.338.600 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff so very friendly"

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 3668 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is Rp3.520.530 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp3.520.530
Rp4.066.211 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,089 reviews)
"Great location - felt safe walking around and the staff are excellent and are always willing to help and look out for you! Unfortunately my room wasn't great... I seemed to be next to/underneath a work room so from around 6am until midnight there was regular noise of what sounding like furniture ..."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
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Other neighbourhoods around Itaipu

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Leme

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.

Leme
Sugar Loaf Mountain which includes mountains and a sunset

Urca

You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Urca. You might want to make time for a stop at Sugarloaf Cable Car or Vermelha Beach.

Urca
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Flamengo

Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Park, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.

Flamengo
Museum of Modern Art showing interior views

Glória

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Glória
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Catete

You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.

Catete
Lapa which includes a city and street scenes

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.

Lapa

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