Title: Visit Areal: Best of Areal, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Areal

## Rio de Janeiro

## Visit Areal

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Rio de Janeiro travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Rio-de-Janeiro.dx178301)

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### Popular places to visit

![Copacabana Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/e5cac5b6-428d-4a6a-8dd1-aaa57aa140c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Copacabana-Beach-Copacabana.d6004817.Vacation-Attraction)

![Corcovado showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502459/257a5a3b-1335-4e25-bdc8-cae983fd96ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Christ the Redeemer

This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

[](https://expedia.ca/Christ-The-Redeemer-Alto-da-Boa-Vista.d502459.Vacation-Attraction)

![Ipanema Beach showing mountains and a beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061510/cda01e16-e017-4555-8e6b-6ca736abd4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ipanema Beach

See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach.

[](https://expedia.ca/Ipanema-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061510.Vacation-Attraction)

![Maracana Stadium which includes interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/1ae04971-f0c7-456c-8ad8-aaf783a4f89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Maracana-Stadium-Maracana.d502470.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aerial View of Recreio dos Bandeirantes Region in Rio de Janeiro City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222783/1b6518f2-d7d3-43b1-ac7c-ac8418645d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Recreio-Dos-Bandeirantes-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6222783.Vacation-Attraction)

![Sao Conrado Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061529/7f6c0559-1cb1-45d4-88fd-77edb983d342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Avenida Atlantica

Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.

[](https://expedia.ca/Avenida-Atlantica-Copacabana.d6061534.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Christ the Redeemer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/686965/f9dfdb30-37ea-4aa1-b440-566ca7175392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

CA $63

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-christ-the-redeemer-admission-ticket.a686965.activity-details)

![Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49007731/4c7ff025-0ee1-4639-943c-5064f37d81e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

CA $36

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-carnival-backstage-tour-at-samba-city-with-cocktail.a49007731.activity-details)

![Samba Experience: Carnival Backstage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2667269/8e42b370-f28d-4075-8abb-ff683c21d474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rio Samba Experience: Carnival Backstage

CA $108

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-samba-experience-carnival-backstage.a2667269.activity-details)

![Sugar Loaf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/693269/af8c2453-c336-4f01-ad0c-7f777d787f98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skip-the-Line: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Ticket

CA $84

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-sugarloaf-mountain-cable-car-ticket.a693269.activity-details)

![Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50057011/a50e5efe-fc70-43aa-90a5-0e268db3227f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show

CA $170

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-de-janeiro-official-roxy-dinner-show-dinner-show.a50057011.activity-details)

![Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47898445/49d51ac8-f27b-470d-8eaf-27014420a3be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

CA $106

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-rio-de-janeiro-angra-dos-reis-ilha-grande-day-tour.a47898445.activity-details)

[See all activities in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Areal Hotel Deals

![Samba Itaboraí](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18669900/18669878/db772d62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Samba Itaboraí

Av. Vinte e Dois de Maio, 3126 Itaborai 

CA $62

CA $66 total

Apr 17 - Apr 18

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

7.8/10 Good! (220 reviews)

Clean room, friendly-enough staff and an excellent all you can eat breakfast. It's a bit far from Rio City and the beaches - roughly 50 minutes - , but it's perfect if you want some peace and quiet away from the madness of Rio. I would definitely recommend and I would stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=18669878&PinnedHotelID=18669878&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=961932472010993664)

![ SAMBA RIO BONITO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36450000/36448900/36448841/a2ce7616_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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 SAMBA RIO BONITO

R. Martinho de Almeida 120 Rio Bonito RJ

CA $65

CA $67 total

Apr 17 - Apr 18

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=36448841&PinnedHotelID=36448841&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=961932472010993664)

![Ps Hotel Manilha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66940000/66937500/66937472/a2008b5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ps Hotel Manilha

Avenida Prefeito Milton Rodrigues Itaborai RJ

Stay at this hotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Image and Sound Museum and Marechal Floriano Peixoto ...

8/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)

Todo excelente. Es lo que esperaba para una noche de paso. El personal excelente. La habitación muy limpia y ordenada. El desayuno bien.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

[Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=66937472&PinnedHotelID=66937472&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=961932472010993664)

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![Hotel Ita Avenida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104510000/104501200/104501169/75dfdb97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Ita Avenida

Av. Vinte e Dois de Maio, 2409 Itaborai RJ

Stay at this hotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

7/10 Good! (6 reviews)

O quarto é espaçoso, porém o banheiro e pequeno e sem área separada de box. O quarto não possui janela para o lado externo, somente para o corredor do hotel. O estacionamento é amplo e acessado pela rua dos fundos do hotel. No geral, atendeu nossa necessidade de um dia para descansar viajando saindo ...

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

[Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=104501169&PinnedHotelID=104501169&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=961932472010993664)

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![Fazenda do Francês Guest House ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112782900/112782845/46dfea69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Fazenda do Francês Guest House 

02 estrada da boa sorte Cachoeiras de Macacu RJ

CA $125

CA $131 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this pousada in Cachoeiras de Macacu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve and Three Peaks ...

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Estadia muito agradável, natureza exuberante, excelente recepção e acolhimento. Ótimas refeições! Recomendo

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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![Promenade Prime Itaboraí](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7200000/7190200/7190160/a58338d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Promenade Prime Itaboraí

Rua Dr. Mesquita, 367 Itaborai RJ

CA $104

CA $110 total

Apr 17 - Apr 18

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Itaborai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).

9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)

Good service . No complaints . They need a blow dryer ;)

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

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[Tonight

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighbourhoods around Areal

![Rio de Janeiro Mountains from the Icarai Beach in Niteroi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346493/0d595ad9-6cfc-47e3-a564-cf8aea7bd636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Icarai

 You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Icarai. You might want to make time for a stop at Icarai Beach or Guanabara Bay. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Icarai.dx6346493)

![Museum of Modern Art showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061563/0e0139aa-278d-490a-9197-6ce9c2b43dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Glória

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

 You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Gloria.dx6248659)

![Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562484168/4db176bf-aa3b-4e49-a434-01e6baac8d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Rio de Janeiro Centro

3.5/5(21 area reviews)

 You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Rio-De-Janeiro-Centro.dx6053032)

![Lapa showing a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167224/e9e47544-0162-4a34-a3b1-c62456e255ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Lapa

 You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Lapa.dx6167224)

![General view of the Catete neighborhood with the docklands in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350792/2018fed7-9a23-421c-b38c-ffb1dfc4728c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Catete

4/5(2 area reviews)

 Catete is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to explore sights like Largo do Machado. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Catete.dx6350792)

![Just walk around...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/827e263d-85ba-4239-9fd9-d3b6a17b94b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Flamengo

 Well-liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Flamengo Beach and Guanabara Bay, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Flamengo.dx6053034)

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