Vale do Ipê
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.
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.
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.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.
Things to do
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch
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Other neighborhoods around Vale do Ipê
Galeão
While visiting Galeão, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim.
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.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Tiradentes Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santa Teresa
The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Santa Teresa. Selarón Steps and Mirante Dona Marta are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.
Gloria
You might enjoy the museums while in Gloria. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.
More to Explore
- Christ the Redeemer
- Maracanã Stadium
- Flamengo Beach
- Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
- Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
- Shopping Tijuca
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Olympic Park
- Terra dos Dinos
- Imperial Museum
- Crystal Palace
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
- Quintandinha Palace
- Quinta da Boa Vista
- Marina da Glória
- Arcos da Lapa
- Jeunesse Arena
- Corcovado
- Selarón Steps
- Flamengo Park
- Tinguá Biological Reserve
- Shopping Metropolitano Barra
- Catete Palace
- Vale do Paraíba
- Tijuca Lake
- Plaza Shopping Niteroi
- Gate of Miguel Pereira
- Qualistage
- Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
- Museum of Modern Art