Zona Central Travel Guide
Where to stay in Zona Central
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Tiradentes Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of 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.
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.
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 Park, 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 Selarón Steps and Mirante Dona Marta, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop 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.
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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 seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Ipanema Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Ipanema Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Discover the area's sunsets and shops.
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.
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.
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.
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Marina da Glória
- Arcos da Lapa
- Flamengo Park
- Municipal Theater
- Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- São Januário Stadium
- Fundição Progresso
- Saara Rio
- Circo Voador
- Mauá Square
- Tiradentes Square
- Pedra do Sal
- Rio Art Museum
- Rio Niteroi Bridge
- Praca Quinze
- Convent of St. Anthony
- Largo do Guimarães
- National Museum of Brazil