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Visiting Rio de Janeiro

Travelers to Rio de Janeiro give high marks for the beaches and local tours. Tourists who journey to this scenic city can discover its museums, art, and live music. Top sights in the city include Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and National Library.

• There are 1457 hotels and other accommodations in Rio de Janeiro
• The closest major airport is in Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) 1.3 from the city center
• The next closest is in Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.) 12.7 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Rio de Janeiro

Known for its museums, art, and live music, the city's cultural venues include Museum of Modern Art, Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, and National Fine Arts Museum. The city is notable for landmarks like Christ the Redeemer, National Library, and Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro. The beaches and sunsets highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Icarai Beach, and Parque Henrique Lage.

In Rio de Janeiro, there are 1457 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for a perfect holiday retreat. Here are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• LSH Hotel - This 4.5-star hotel in Barra da Tijuca features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its beach locale and helpful staff.
• Casa Cool Beans B&B Santa Teresa - Our customers like the helpful staff at this B&B. This 3-star bed & breakfast in Santa Teresa features free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.
• Emiliano Rio - This 5-star hotel in Copacabana features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi.

Other favorite sights in Rio de Janeiro include Arcos da Lapa, Maracana Stadium, and Santa Cruz Forta.

Getting Around Rio de Janeiro

With so many ways to get around, exploring Rio de Janeiro is a breeze. Nearby metro stations include Carioca Station, Uruguaiana Station, and Cinelandia Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, ride aboard a train from Rio de Janeiro Central Station, Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station, or Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station.

Dressing for Rio de Janeiro

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 88°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 73°F
• From April to June, the average is 84°F during the day and 65°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 79°F during the day and 65°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 86°F as the daytime average and 67°F as the nighttime average
• Average annual rainfall for Rio de Janeiro is 55.43 inches
• February and January are usually the hottest months averaging 87°F, while July and June are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 65°F