Barra da Tijuca Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Olympic Park
Catch an event at Olympic Park during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tijuca Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tijuca Lake during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Praia dos Amores
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia dos Amores during your trip to Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Hospital Barra D'Or
If Hospital Barra D'Or is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio de Janeiro.
Copacabana Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Copacabana Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Christ the Redeemer
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Christ the Redeemer. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Barra da Tijuca
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Windsor Oceanico
Great cost x benefit! Great location, clean room, helpful and kind staff, nice amenities, great organization in general.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Regency Barra Hotel
Bathroom general cleanliness. Some bath supplies like hand soap were not available. It took one day for them to put in the room. The sink was clogged and this was not resolved. The bathroom ceiling was full of mosquitoes. Even after spraying with insecticide, they did not disappear.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
The staff was great
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Windsor Barra Hotel
Room was a little run-down with use. Our toilet was, unfortunately, clogged which was a real bummer. It was fixed the next day but not very welcoming. We had to specifically ask for a sheet change as a dirtied sheet was left in place by housekeeping. During a few days stay, two if 4 elevators were ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Américas Barra Hotel
Pool and bar
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barra da Tijuca
Jacarepagua
You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Tijuca National Park and Corcovado.
São Conrado
Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Recreio dos Bandeirantes. You might want to make time for a stop at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach or Posto 12.
Leblon
Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.
Tijuca
Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.
