Zona Norte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zona Norte
Where to stay in Zona Norte
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre or Maracanã Stadium.
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.
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.
Galeão
If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.
Vila Isabel
Though Vila Isabel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Center Boulevard Rio Iguatemi and Shopping Tijuca.
Del Castilho
Be sure to check out the beaches and restaurants while you're strolling through Del Castilho, and hop on the metro at Nova America - Del Castilho Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Room overlooking the beach was outstanding.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Arpoador
The front desk staff was very helpful. It’s in the perfect location in Rio. It’s at the Apex of Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach. The rooms were a bit small, but had everything that I needed. I would also recommend a room with a view. The courtyard view is facing another apartment.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu
Copacabana Best Spot
Staff was great and very helpful,, we were on floor 12 and elevator was off for 2 day prior our check out, we needed to used another elevator on the 10th floor when we left with the luggage. Kitchen is toooo small. Great location
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Elohim Residencial
Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
Maracanã Stadium
Catch an event at Maracanã Stadium during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Vista Chinesa
Learn about the local history of Rio de Janeiro when you spend time at Vista Chinesa. Stroll along the seaside 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.
Ipanema Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Ipanema Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.
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.
- Christ the Redeemer
- Maracanã Stadium
- Shopping Tijuca
- Corcovado
- Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- UFRJ Technology Park
- Buzios Golf Club
- Shopping Center Boulevard Rio Iguatemi
- Igreja da Penha
- Poco do Marimbondo Waterfall
- Pocao do Rio das Pedras
- Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Images of the Unconscious Museum
- Museu da Geodiversidade
