Porto Maravilha Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Porto Maravilha
Popular places to visit
Museum of Tomorrow
Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.
Rio Art Museum
Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.
AquaRio
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at AquaRio during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Mauá Square
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mauá Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Pedra do Sal
Explore the great outdoors at Pedra do Sal and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival
Enjoy an outing to Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes
Little Africa - Walking tour from the passed to the future
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Our pick of the best Porto Maravilha Hotel Deals
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Perfect for Carnival
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
The room was not fully clean, the air conditioning did work but here no instructions on how to use it and the first night I slept without AC . Additionally the evening staff was unbelievably rude and the street very noisy. I wouldn’t recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Nice hotel but need a little fixing on the beach side. Helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Excellent friendly staff. Free bike rental. Great breakfast options and good food. Nice pool and view point over Ipanema beach. Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Great place to stay, friendly staff, cleanliness is great.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Porto Maravilha
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Arcos da Lapa or Selarón Steps.
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 Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.
Glória
You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of 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.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Largo do Machado and Tijuca National Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
