It's no coincidence that the word "muse" is in "museum!" Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa aims to inspire and educate its visitors, so squeeze it into your to-do list.

You'll soon learn why this Botafogo museum is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for more to do and see here, Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Stadium are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa.

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Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

São Conrado

$958

per person

May 14 - May 18

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,184 reviews)

The hotel was true to what was shown in the pictures. Very picturesque location with great view of the mountains and ocean from the rooms we had. The food at the hotel was great and the staff was incredible.

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Leblon

$2,527

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May 23 - May 30

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Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (321 reviews)

Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location. Our room looking at the ocean of Leblon beach was very nicely appointed, spacious, and very comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

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Ipanema

$1,920

per person

Apr 23 - Apr 26

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

8.8/10 Excellent! (875 reviews)

Poner cortineros, entra demasiada luz a través de las cortinas

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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