Zona Norte
Travel 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
The staff was welcoming and accommodating. There are multiple different food options. The beach walkout was great. You can literally sit on the beach all day and staff will wait on you. Vendors are on the beach as well.
Reviewed on 9 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
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
The location is excellent, the staff was very nice, but this hotel does not yet resemble a Hilton.
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
This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.
Maracanã Stadium
To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums.
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
More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.
Things to do
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Rio de Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
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