Urca Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Popular places to visit
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sugar Loaf Mountain during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Sugarloaf Cable Car
You can take time to visit Sugarloaf Cable Car during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Museu de Ciências da Terra
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museu de Ciências da Terra in Rio de Janeiro. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Pista Claudio Coutinho
You can take time to visit Pista Claudio Coutinho during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
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 seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Urca
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hotel Atlântico Rio
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hotel Atlântico Travel
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Américas Granada Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hotel Atlantico Copacabana
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Urca
Leme
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
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.
Urca Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Urca by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Rio de Janeiro neighborhoods
- Search Urca Hotel Brands
- Morro da Urca
- Museu de Ciências da Terra
- Ciencias da Terra Museum
- Claudio Coutinho Trail
- Copacabana Beach
- Christ the Redeemer
- Ipanema Beach
- Maracanã Stadium
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Avenida Atlantica
- Shopping Tijuca
- Arpoador Beach
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Rio Sul Shopping Mall
- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
