Laranjeiras 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.
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.
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.
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
Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket
Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included
Top hotels in Laranjeiras
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
"Service on the restaurant was great, very friendly and professional, was very easy to communicate with them ... the view to Copacabana was incredible and got a really nice rest ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
"Very good!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
"Everything was good"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
"Me encantó el hotel"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laranjeiras
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 Largo do Guimarães and Selarón Steps, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop 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.
Glória
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.
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.
Laranjeiras Travel Guide
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- Glória Holidays
- Lob Tennis Academy
- Largo das Neves
- Mirante Dona Marta
- National Institute of Cardiology
- Visit Niteroi
- Visit Alto da Boa Vista
- Visit Botafogo
- Visit Catete
- Visit Charitas
- Visit Copacabana
- Visit Cosme Velho
- Visit Gamboa
- Visit Gavea
- Visit Glória
- Visit Icarai
- Visit Ipanema
- Visit Jardim Botânico
- Visit Lagoa
- Visit Lapa
- Visit Leblon
- Visit Leme
- Visit Piratininga
- Visit Porto Maravilha
- Visit Rio Comprido
- Visit Rocinha
- Visit Santa Rosa
- Visit Santa Teresa
- Visit São Conrado
- Visit Sape
- Visit Urca
- Visit Vidigal
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- Visit Rio de Janeiro
- Selarón Steps
- Visit Zona Central
- Visit Zona Sul