Costa Verde
Travel Guide
Visit Costa Verde
Where to stay in Costa Verde
Copacabana
Famed for its 4 km balneario beach, this lively Rio de Janeiro neighborhood offers surfing at Arpoador Beach, historic Fort Copacabana, and the iconic promenade designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Enjoy numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access via three subway Metro stations.
Ipanema
Surrounded by elegant development, Ipanema's beach boasts vibrant beach culture, with daily gatherings of surfers, sunbathers, and sports enthusiasts. Stroll along the grid-like streets to explore world-class restaurants, shops, and the bustling Ipanema Hippie Market.
Barra da Tijuca
Boasting stunning beaches, lakes, and rivers, this upper-class neighborhood offers surf competitions, parachuting experiences, and tennis courts. Explore large modern malls, bars, and restaurants, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.
Leblon
Wealthy and cosmopolitan, this South Zone gem boasts sights like Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos, and Jardim de Alah channel. Enjoy lively nightlife with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
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.
Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
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 Mar 13, 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Poner cortineros, entra demasiada luz a través de las cortinas
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Rio Othon Palace
This hotel is in a prime location with incredible beach access and overall strip access. We enjoyed the private section of the beach, the rooftop pool, onsite gym and even the sauna. We traveled with another couple and really took advantage of the amenities. Our original room had some issues and ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Copacabana Best Spot
Staff was great and very helpful,, we were on floor 12 and elevator was off for 2 day prior our check out, we needed to used another elevator on the 10th floor when we left with the luggage. Kitchen is toooo small. Great location
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Elohim Residencial
Room was really clean. The setup is a bit off but you get more than what you pay for especially in this area
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Rio Habitat Almirante
The host is weird- as soon as I arrived she starts asking me to be at the apartment because there will be people who will take the mattress? Why during my arrival when I’m outside e joying the beach and I have many people up meet.After two days she starts again calling me saying they need to do repairs ...
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
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
This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.
Ipanema Beach
See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale 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.
Juquehy Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Juquehy Beach during your travels in Juquehy? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Private Launch Tour Rio de Janeiro - Marina da Glória exit
- Copacabana Beach
- Christ the Redeemer
- Ipanema Beach
- Maracanã Stadium
- Juquehy Beach
- Praia de São Lourenco
- Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
- Avenida Atlantica
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Maresias Beach
- Pitangueiras Beach
- RioCentro Convention Center
- Shopping Tijuca
- Flamengo Beach
- Camburi Beach
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Lazaro Beach
- Pernambuco Beach
- Leblon Beach
- Enseada Beach
- Arpoador Beach
- Olympic Park
- Itamambuca Beach
- Laboratorio Beach
- Copacabana Fort
- Toque Toque Pequeno Beach
- Asturias Beach
- Branca Beach
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
- Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
- Angra dos Reis Port
