Few things beat an afternoon beside the sea. Round up the crew, put together a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Grande Beach.

You'll soon see why this Costa Verde stretch of coastline is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to see and do here, Paraty Beach, Pontal Beach, and Jabaquara Beach are in this area too. They won't take long to reach from Grande Beach.

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Hotel Villa Rica

Lapa

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$1,521

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Feb 17 - Feb 21

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Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Good location - close to Lapa, Gloria and Cinelândia. You can walk to Flamengo beach and Gloria Marina for a boat ride. The rooms are basic but comfortable and the shower is hot with excellent water pressure. The breakfast is good.

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

JANEIRO Hotel

Leblon

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Feb 13 - Feb 19

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Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)

El Staff increíble, muy buen servicio

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Américas Benidorm Hotel

Copacabana

$1,789

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Feb 13 - Feb 19

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Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)

They were renovating, which is fine, but they gave me a room right beside the construction. Luckily I have earplugs to sleep and it made the noise tolerable but I could still hear it and it was an irritation while awake. The clerk said I should have told the manager during the day to change my room but I sleep during the day and why is it my responsibility to lose sleep in order to fix the problem you created. Regardless, no one should be put adjacent to that noise and dust in first place. I wasn't given any compensation. I was told to check their website... Otherwise no complaints about the hotel, it was good.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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Adventure & outdoor

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Waterfall & Jungles Jeep Tour

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Cruises & boat tours

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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Classes & workshops

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Discover the Sea Scuba Experience

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Popular places to visit

Defensor Perpetuo Fort Museum

Ascend the trail to this hilltop fort and see outstanding views along the way, then enter the museum to learn about the customs of past communities.

Pontal Beach

Sip coconut milk and try delicious fried fish at one of the lively restaurants with ocean views scattered along this coastal area.

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

Inspect the intricate tiled floors and works of art in this impressive church that takes up an entire block in the town center.

Paraty House of Culture

Appreciate the stunning views of Paraty’s historic center and the nearby Carioca Bay as you learn all about the local culture in this interesting museum.

Paraty is a historic city that is 3 hours from the center of Rio de Janeiro, full of old buildings, beautiful beaches and islands, some waterfalls and good restaurants. To do this photo it took 3 days of observation of the full tide and lack of wind.

Space Theatre

Enjoy a show at Space Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Paraty. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Nossa Senhora das Dores Church

A simple white exterior and one bell tower with a rooster weather vane characterise the design of this church. Its history is a little more intriguing.