City: State of Rio de Janeiro
Top Things to do in State of Rio de Janeiro
Top Hotels in State of Rio de Janeiro
- 1. Hotel Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
- 2. Rio Othon Palace Hotel
- 3. Riale Brisa Barra Hotel
- 4. Radisson Hotel Barra Rio de Janeiro
- 5. CDesign Hotel
- 6. Hotel Laghetto Stilo Barra Rio
- 7. Orla Copacabana Hotel
- 8. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
- 9. Americas Copacabana Hotel
- 10. Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
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What to do and see in State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Best Free Things to do
Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u dʒi ʒɐˈnejɾu]) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest economy of Brazil, with the largest being that of the state of São Paulo.
Restaurants in State of Rio de Janeiro
1. Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6,021 reviews
Reviewed By marcusrjr - Sao Paulo, Brazil
You can get to this beach by boat (average R$ 10 per person) or walking(this option you will need to enter Pontal do Atalaia by taxi or R$ 20 per car). It can be really crowded, you better arrive early and avoid weekends. Tje san is brigjt white and the sea is really blue. The water is very cold though. ( in Arraial do Cabo all of the beaches have a really cold water). This is the beach where there is a famous stair that evertbody takes some pictures. Please follow us on instagram: @mapamunditravel
2. Saco do Mamangua Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By NewWorldSurfer - San Francisco, United States
Like most special places in the World, you pay dues to get there. If it is too easy it is ruined by overcrowding and inconsiderate people. The big issue here is the last 5 kilometers of the "road" to Paraty Mirim. Heavily washboarded and lots of mud. We made it in a rental car but if was rainy would be very easy to get stuck in the shin deep mud. 4X4 better, with higher ground clearance but lots do it in regular cars. Parking 20R for the day. The boatman would not go lower than 250R return despite dozens of boats and not so many customers. We are FIT travellers and refuse to go on tours with groups. This was true even before the Wuhan plague but all the more critical now. We did see the small bus so you can do it the cheap way for less than the cost of parking. The main beach was soso and crowded. You must hire boat to get to the world class beaches in the Saco (fjord) of Mamangua itself. The drive first suggested taking us to a beach with a restaurant which we declined. We bring our own cooler with food and deinks and asked for the best beach (which means undeveloped). Euginho Beach did not disappoint. Freshwater stream emerging from pile of rounbded rocks which meets the sea and very pristine sand , HUGE shade tree and restroom are only "facilities". and reef.
3. Rua das Pedras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,885 reviews
This charming cobblestone street is lined with restaurants and shops selling resort wear, jewelry, handicrafts and artwork, and is known for its lively nightlife.
Reviewed By JohnnyBravoRJ - Sao Paulo, Brazil
This is the famous and Main Street of Búzios, where everybody goes at night to walk around, see the shops, look for a good restaurant to eat, flirt or just have fun with family, friends or dates. This Main Street is full of shops, restaurants, cafes that stay opened until late at night.
4. Geriba Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,184 reviews
The great waves at this large, open beach make it popular for surfing and windsurfing.
Reviewed By doctornaz - Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil
If you come to Búzios, this is one of the beaches you might want to visit. It is long, windy and has fine hot sand, where burying your feet just feels nice. There's a serving shack, it is somewhat expensive but still worth it, since you can buy a couple beers and sit on their chairs with umbrellas.
5. Lopes Mendes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,714 reviews
Reviewed By ElaineE24 - Dublin, Ireland
One of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to. You can get a taxi boat out from Abroaa to Pousa ( 25 real) and from there it’s a 15 minute walk through the jungle to get here. White sandy beaches and crystal blue water will greet you on arrival! Be prepared it gets quite busy but you can walk much further down the beach to get a quiet spot. They also have lifeguards working. They don’t have any facilities on the beach so make sure you pack a picnic and some beers.
6. Itacoatiara Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,856 reviews
Reviewed By 852ralphc
This beach is stunning with awesome views in any direction. Weekdays are the best time to go as it is busy on the weekends. A very special and relaxing afternoon was enjoyed by all on a quiet weekday...
7. Parque da Cidade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,619 reviews
Reviewed By vakamalua
This lookout across the bay in Niteroi is totally the best view of all of Rio and the surrounding area, the most naturally beautiful city in the world. Worth driving across the bridge for; in fact, Niteroi itself is worth a day of exploration.
8. Praia do Pero
9. Sao Goncalo Beach
10. Cachoeira do Toboga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,322 reviews
Reviewed By E8026HSrobertj - London, United Kingdom
We went on the waterfall/jungle tour with Jango Tours and the Toboga was one of our stops on the day. The surfers at this spot are insane, blindfolding themselves with leaves while flipping and sliding down the rocks on their feet! It is an amazing natural formation that is loads of fun to slide down a few times into the natural, cool pool. Don't miss the chance to do this if you're in the area.
