Urca Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sugar Loaf Mountain
For a breathtaking blend of cityscapes, rainforest vistas and beautiful beach views, take a trip to Rio’s sweetest attraction.
Sugarloaf Cable Car
You can take time to visit Sugarloaf Cable Car during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Museu de Ciências da Terra
In this fascinating museum many thousands of artifacts provide a comprehensive overview of the geological and paleontological history of Brazil.
Pista Claudio Coutinho
Stunning coastal views, wildlife spotting and access to Sugarloaf Mountain make this one of the most popular walking trails in Río.
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
Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
Top hotels in Urca
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Reviewed on 30 May 2024
![Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10581/0dde055b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![Hotel Atlântico Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7050000/7041600/7041556/39e48591_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 May 2024
![Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7130/32611b96_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024
![Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4100200/4100177/ac519cd6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Windsor Plaza Copacabana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444700/444671/0964f093_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Urca
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Leme
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.
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Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
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Flamengo
Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Park, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.
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Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.
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Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
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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.