Cosme Velho Travel Guide
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.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
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.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
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.
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
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Top hotels in Cosme Velho
Jo&Joe Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticário
It was good
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Convenient
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
Amazing hotel, modern and clean. Staff were all friendly and fun. Loved the breakfast selection as well.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Casa Nova Hotel
Pessoal da recepção são mal educados e parecem estar fazendo favores. Já o pessoal do café da manhã extremamente educados. Quartos limpos e ótimo custo benefício.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cosme Velho
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tijuca National Park and Laranjeiras Stadium, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
Lagoa
Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.
Santa Teresa
Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.
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- Casv Visa Applicant Service Center
- Christ the Redeemer
- Corcovado
- Lob Tennis Academy
- Mirante Dona Marta
- National Institute of Cardiology
- Visit Niteroi
- Parque Henrique Lage
- Visit Alto da Boa Vista
- Visit Botafogo
- Visit Catete
- Visit Charitas
- Visit Copacabana
- Visit Gamboa
- Visit Gavea
- Visit Glória
- Visit Icarai
- Visit Ipanema
- Visit Jardim Botânico
- Visit Lagoa
- Visit Lapa
- Visit Laranjeiras
- Visit Leblon
- Visit Leme
- Visit Piratininga
- Visit Porto Maravilha
- Visit Rio Comprido
- Visit Rocinha
- Visit Santa Rosa
- Visit Santa Teresa
- Visit São Conrado
- Visit Urca
- Visit Vidigal
- Rio de Janeiro Holidays
- Visit Rio de Janeiro
- Visit Zona Central
- Visit Zona Norte
- Visit Zona Sul
