Nothing beats spending time beside the sea. Round up the crew, pack a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Vermelha Beach.

This Zona Sul stretch of coastline is a good spot to begin your day of sightseeing. There's lots to enjoy nearby, such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Stadium. Take your time at Vermelha Beach before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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Regency Barra Hotel

Barra da Tijuca

$513

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 16

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)

Staff was great. Room was nice. Price was reasonable. The breakfast was top notch. We were here for work and I'd consider bringing my wife back for a vacation trip. Totally recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Hotel Arpoador

Ipanema

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$1,335

per person

Jan 17 - Jan 20

found 19 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

8.8/10 Excellent! (829 reviews)

Best hotel at Arpoador area. I booked a room with an ocean view. Totally worth it. Really enjoyed my stay. Thanks.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Wyndham Rio Barra

Barra da Tijuca

$712

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

Only downside for us was that the pool was closed unexpectedly for half of our stay.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

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Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

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Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

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Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

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