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Copacabana
4/5Very Good!(168 area reviews)
Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighborhood.
Ipanema
4.5/5Wonderful!(17 area reviews)
Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.
Barra da Tijuca
4/5Very Good!(12 area reviews)
Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.
Centro
4/5Very Good!(19 area reviews)
You might enjoy the museums while in Centro. Museum of Tomorrow is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Carioca Station or Uruguaiana Station to see more of the city.
Botafogo
4/5Very Good!(6 area reviews)
Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Rio Sul Shopping Mall and Guanabara Bay, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.
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Visiting Rio de Janeiro
Travellers to Rio de Janeiro give high marks for the beaches and local tours. Tourists who journey to this scenic city can discover its museums, art and live music. Top sights in the city include National Library (Biblioteca Nacional), Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro and Arcos da Lapa.
- There are 2395 hotels and other accommodation options in Rio de Janeiro
- The closest major airport is in Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the city centre
- The next closest is in Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away
Sightseeing and Staying in Rio de Janeiro
Known for its museums, art and live music, the city's cultural venues include Museum of Modern Art, Niterói Contemporary Art Museum and Museum of Tomorrow. Attractions like Olympic Park and Sitio Jonosake are fun for everyone, not just kids. The city is notable for landmarks like National Library (Biblioteca Nacional), Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro and Arcos da Lapa.
In Niteroi, there are 2395 hotels and other accommodation choices to make planning your holiday getaway at an affordable rate. These are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:
- Emiliano Rio - This 5-star hotel in Copacabana features a restaurant, an outdoor pool and free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its central location and helpful staff.
- La Suite by Dussol - Our customers love the beach locale and pool at this hotel. This 3.5-star hotel in Joatinga features free breakfast, an outdoor pool and free WiFi.
- Aquarela do Leme - This 2.5-star hostel in Copacabana features free breakfast, free WiFi and 2 bars. Expedia customers like its bar and breakfast.
Other favourite sights in Rio de Janeiro include Flamengo Beach, Maracana Stadium and Sugar Loaf Mountain. One of the top places to see in the surrounding area is Imperial Museum, 27.6 mi/44.4 km from the heart of the city.
Getting around Rio de Janeiro
With so many transport options, exploring all of Rio de Janeiro is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Carioca Station, Uruguaiana Station and Cinelandia Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Rio de Janeiro Central Station, Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station or Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station.
Dressing for Rio de Janeiro
- Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 31°C and the night-time average to be 23°C
- From April to June, temperatures average about 29°C during the day and 18°C at night
- July to September averages 26°C during the day and 18°C at night
- Between October and December, the average temperature is 30°C during the day and 20°C at night
- Average annual rainfall for Rio de Janeiro is 1394.30 millimetres
- Hottest months are usually February and January with an average temperature of 31°C, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 19°C
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