Barra da Tijuca Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro





Visit Barra da Tijuca
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
You can learn more about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you visit a top site such as 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
Love it
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Windsor Oceanico

Wyndham Rio Barra
Room was dirty
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
It was a really good experience at the radisson hotel, clean room, great staff, extremely friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Regency Barra Hotel
Las habitaciones un poco sucias pero el personal muy agradable
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Windsor Barra Hotel
Everything ok. Nice Hotel..The only con is they spray too much air freshner in the room, is very invasive. People very nice. Very good Breakfast. Furniture a little old style, it has a 1980s/90s vibe." It' s time for a furniture makeover to modernize the guest rooms
Reviewed on 28 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 Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.

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, Rua Dias Ferreira 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.
