Title: Visit Cosmos: 2026 Cosmos, Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Cosmos](https://expedia.com/Cosmos-Hotels.d553248635318490354.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Cosmos](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cosmos.d553248635318490354.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cosmos Vacations](https://expedia.com/Cosmos.d553248635318490354.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cosmos ## Rio de Janeiro ## Visit Cosmos Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rio-de-Janeiro.dx178301) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Copacabana Beach which includes a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/e5cac5b6-428d-4a6a-8dd1-aaa57aa140c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacabana Beach 4.5/5(657 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Copacabana-Beach-Copacabana.d6004817.Vacation-Attraction) ![Corcovado showing religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502459/257a5a3b-1335-4e25-bdc8-cae983fd96ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ the Redeemer 4.5/5(562 reviews) This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue. [](https://expedia.com/Christ-The-Redeemer-Alto-da-Boa-Vista.d502459.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ipanema Beach which includes a beach and mountains as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061510/cda01e16-e017-4555-8e6b-6ca736abd4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipanema Beach 4.5/5(367 reviews) See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach. [](https://expedia.com/Ipanema-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061510.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maracana Stadium showing interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/1ae04971-f0c7-456c-8ad8-aaf783a4f89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracanã Stadium 4/5(222 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maracana-Stadium-Maracana.d502470.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sugar Loaf Mountain featuring a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502461/d49b73c7-b318-4382-988d-aab236666e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Loaf Mountain 4.5/5(503 reviews) Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue. [](https://expedia.com/Sugar-Loaf-Mountain-Urca.d502461.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial View of Recreio dos Bandeirantes Region in Rio de Janeiro City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222783/1b6518f2-d7d3-43b1-ac7c-ac8418645d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach 4.5/5(54 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Recreio-Dos-Bandeirantes-Beach-Recreio-dos-Bandeirantes.d6222783.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44628503/2e109413-fdb0-4ae3-a086-2ff2d1eaea71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls $73 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-tijuca-forest-small-group-hike-to-caves-and-waterfalls.a44628503.activity-details) ![Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49007731/4c7ff025-0ee1-4639-943c-5064f37d81e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail $26 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-carnival-backstage-tour-at-samba-city-with-cocktail.a49007731.activity-details) ![Christ the Redeemer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/686965/f9dfdb30-37ea-4aa1-b440-566ca7175392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket $46 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-christ-the-redeemer-admission-ticket.a686965.activity-details) ![Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2693224/d11c7e82-6a02-43fe-ae6f-38d657971dd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer $196 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-de-janeiro-helicopter-tour-christ-the-redeemer.a2693224.activity-details) ![Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204669/40ea5e1d-9b33-447c-9d88-fb6c2510ef5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight $282 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-de-janeiro-hang-gliding-tandem-flight.a5204669.activity-details) ![Sugar Loaf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/693269/af8c2453-c336-4f01-ad0c-7f777d787f98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip-the-Line: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Ticket $59 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-sugarloaf-mountain-cable-car-ticket.a693269.activity-details) [See all activities in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Cosmos Hotel Deals ![Lagune Barra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82650000/82648300/82648260/6970507d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lagune Barra Hotel 6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ $78 nightly $84 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (873 reviews) They were able to keep our bags on our last day so we could spend one last day in town for free Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=82648260&PinnedHotelID=82648260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318490354) ![Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11610000/11601400/11601353/a84a0138_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro $235 nightly $245 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) Great place to spend your vacation, everything was clean and safe, great restaurants, gym and spa, friendly staff, safe beach and the neighborhood. Planning to return in the near future. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=11601353&PinnedHotelID=11601353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318490354) ![Regency Barra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119190000/119183200/119183197/6116022a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Regency Barra Hotel Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $93 nightly $98 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Village Mall and Barra Shopping Mall ... 9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews) Swimming pool is very small. It is across the road from the beach. The rooms are nicely air conditioned. Staff don’t have much of a personality. They are not bad but not great either. Overall reasonably clean. They have a feet sand washer in the front which is nice when you finish the beach before ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F27%2F2026&endDate=4%2F28%2F2026&selected=119183197&PinnedHotelID=119183197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318490354) ![Wyndham Rio Barra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6910000/6901100/6901041/9dd9ccfa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Rio Barra Avenida Lucio Costa 3150 Rio de Janeiro RJ $122 nightly $128 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Shopping Downtown and Pepe Beach ... 7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) I have to wait over an hour for the check in. Stuff looking at you at all moments uncomfortable. And the area it’s around the beach to logic be shirt less. And I was told not to be when I was heading to my suit. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=6901041&PinnedHotelID=6901041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318490354) ![Américas Barra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10949000/10948978/3e98408d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Américas Barra Hotel Av. das Américas, 10.500 Rio de Janeiro RJ $75 nightly $78 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi Ecological ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews) Amazing staff! Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=10948978&PinnedHotelID=10948978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318490354) ![Windsor Marapendi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11720000/11715900/11715854/6b3bde72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Windsor Marapendi Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro $117 nightly $123 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,132 reviews) perfect location, amazing hotel and staff Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=11715854&PinnedHotelID=11715854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318490354) [See all 733 properties in Cosmos](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026®ionId=553248635318490354) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach or Posto 12\. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro-Recreio-Dos-Bandeirantes.dx6156180) ![Sunset in Rio de Janeiro, Jacarepagua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178511/af75ccbc-021e-4959-b57c-0de4c01c9010.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jacarepagua 4/5(20 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro-Jacarepagua.dx178511) ![Barra da Tijuca showing a sandy beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053030/2beed6be-4033-48ba-9fab-8e2197be81b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barra da Tijuca 4.5/5(117 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro-Barra-Da-Tijuca.dx6053030) ![Avenida Atlantica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339435/325f664b-4688-4199-8e54-aff692035660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### São Conrado 5/5(2 area reviews) Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Gavea Golf and Country Club and Sao Conrado Beach, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro-Sao-Conrado.dx6339435) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tijuca The mountain views and churches are just a few things visitors like about Tijuca. Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-De-Janeiro-Tijuca.dx553248635070788067) ![Maracana Stadium featuring modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/7299f93d-92fa-4220-a69a-4a7ff0d0f536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maracanã You'll enjoy the museums and historic sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre. 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