Santos Dumont Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santos Dumont
Popular places to visit
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.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
Activities
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission 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)
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Santos Dumont Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Staff I would say is the most valuable asset of this place, shout out to Mr. Guillherme, the Tour Concierge, he was always so eager to assist us always with a great smile and we felt he went above and beyond with his service.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Impressive hotel 100/10.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
It is a ok hotel, definitely not a 4 star hotel, there was broken items in the rooms, room service did not speak any English to take any order which is very disorganised coming from a apparent 4 star hotel, the room safe was broken, receptionist said that they would send someone to fix it, but no ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
One of the best places I ever stayed at.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Regency Barra Hotel
staff was excellent, great location
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Windsor Oceanico
The shower was a bit strange as you need to keep pressing the knob for water
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santos Dumont
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.
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.
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
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.
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.
