Méier Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
![Sua construção é assinada pelo arquiteto espanhol Adolfo Morales de los Rios (também responsável pelo Palácio Episcopal São Joaquim) e é um exemplo raro de igreja construída em estilo neomourisco.
Pela Bula “Ad universas orbis ecclesias” do Papa Leão XIII, de 27 de abril de 1892, foi reorganizada a hierarquia eclesiástica da Igreja no Brasil, que até então constava de apenas um arcebispado católico, em São Salvador da Bahia, e de onze bispados sufragâneos. Duas Províncias Eclesiásticas católicas foram criadas, a saber: uma no Norte, com sede em São Salvador da Bahia, e a outra no Sul, sendo a diocese do Rio de Janeiro elevada à categoria de Sé Metropolitana.
PADROEIROS
[Patrons]
A Arquidiocese tem como padroeiro principal São Sebastião [St. Sebastian, main patron] e como padroeira secundária Sant’Ana [St. Anne, secondary], cujas estátuas, esculpidas em granito pelo escultor Humberto Cozzo, estão na Catedral Metropolitana, na Av. Chile, Centro do Rio de Janeiro.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070788895/1922fd81-7ca9-483c-bdc1-213c5e029ea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
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.
Avenida Atlantica
After visiting Avenida Atlantica, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Ipanema Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ipanema Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.
Maracanã Stadium
Catch an event at Maracanã Stadium during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Méier
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Location is good but the facilities are in need of major update and maintenance, at most a 3-star hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Excellent friendly staff. Free bike rental. Great breakfast options and good food. Nice pool and view point over Ipanema beach. Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Great place to stay, friendly staff, cleanliness is great.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
My Favorite Hotel In Rio Best Value For The Money Paid Excellent Views Stellar Customer Service Convenient Location
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Rio Othon Palace
yes
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Méier
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.
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
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.
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.
Lagoa
Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
