Guaratiba Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Restinga da Marambaia
Explore the great outdoors at Restinga da Marambaia, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and forests while you're in the area.
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.
Christ the Redeemer
Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
Ipanema Beach
Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.
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.
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.
Activities
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Personalized Tour in Rio. Main Attractions and Cultural Walk.
Rio : Helicopter tour at Christ the Redeemer - 30 minutes
Semiprecious Gemstones Shopping Tour with Transfer
Our pick of the best Guaratiba Hotel Deals
Pousada Do Sol
Very careful and kind staff with a peaceful environment.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Regency Barra Hotel
This is a 3 star hotel, not the 4. Hallway cleanliness was below 4 star expectations. Our shower had black mold in the grout. Mold was also where we had to hang the towels on the hooks on the wall. Breakfast was ok, too many breads that taste the same, eggs were below average. Only fruit and yogurt ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Windsor Oceanico
Would’ve been nice if my room had a microwave.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
It was perfect... just outside of Leblon, walking distance... a small cocoon just outside of Rio's brightest beaches!!!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Hotel was great , best breakfast so far and close to beach. The ocean is intense so be careful . The front desk staff was a bit off in the beginning but then one of them made it up. I did have to uber to activities and this hotel feels like it’s on its own side of Rio. Hotel was great, keep in mind ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Guaratiba
Barra de Guaratiba
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Barra de Guaratiba. You might want to make time for a stop at Barra de Guaratiba Beach or Sitio Roberto Burle Marx.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Recreio dos Bandeirantes. You might want to make time for a stop at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach or Posto 12.
Jacarepagua
You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake.
Barra da Tijuca
If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.
São Conrado
Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.
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.
