Zona Norte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zona Norte
Where to stay in Zona Norte
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
Tijuca
Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.
Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.
Galeão
If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.
Vila Isabel
Though Vila Isabel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Center Boulevard Rio Iguatemi and Shopping Tijuca.
Méier
When in Méier, you can plan a visit to Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos and Shopping Tijuca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hotel Caracas Rio
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
The ocean view premium room was beautiful. Very clean and pleasant.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Excellent friendly staff. Free bike rental. Great breakfast options and good food. Nice pool and view point over Ipanema beach. Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Casa 1
Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu
Casa Branca 355
Marcio é um excelente anfitrião, me senti em casa, espaço amplo, equipado, não senti falta de nada.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025
Popular places to visit
Christ the Redeemer
Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
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.
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.
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
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