Recreio dos Bandeirantes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Popular places to visit
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.
Posto 12
You can learn about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a visit to Posto 12. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Macumba Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Macumba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Recreio Shopping Center
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Recreio Shopping Center during your stay in Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Praia do Secreto
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia do Secreto during your trip to Rio de Janeiro? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Casa do Pontal Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Casa do Pontal Museum during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
Guanabara Bay Cruise with Barbecue Lunch
Santa Teresa & Lapa with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps
Half-Day Christ Redeemer with Santa Teresa & Selaron Steps
Rio Express - Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf Mountain and City Tour with Metropolitan Cathedral
Our pick of the best Recreio dos Bandeirantes Hotel Deals
CDesign Hotel
Good food- Breakfast was outstanding The rooms should have had tissues. Staff was very good.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Atlântico Sul
A nice hotel right on the beach. The outdoor parking garage needs signage to guide guests.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Casa Nova Hotel
Pessoal da recepção são mal educados e parecem estar fazendo favores. Já o pessoal do café da manhã extremamente educados. Quartos limpos e ótimo custo benefício.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Perfect
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Recreio dos Bandeirantes
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.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Tijuca National Park and Corcovado.
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.
Leblon
Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.
