Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro
Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca which includes a beach bar, a beach and food
Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca which includes surf and surfing
Barra da Tijuca which includes a beach and a garden
Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

Located a half-hour drive to the southwest of the city center, Barra da Tijuca is a relatively peaceful neighborhood, despite the fact that it offers the city’s longest stretch of beach. Once you have had enough sun, explore the bars, seafood restaurants, shopping malls and popular nightclubs of one of Rio de Janeiro’s hippest areas.

Start out on the southern rim of the neighborhood, where you will find 11 miles (18 kilometers) of uninterrupted beach. The unsheltered coastline of Barra da Tijuca makes it a popular place for various watersports, including surfing and kite surfing. On the eastern end of the beach, many people hang glide in the winds off the Atlantic. All of the equipment for these sports is available for rent from vendors near the beach.

Remote, sheltered beaches lie at both ends of Barra da Tijuca’s lengthy coastline. Head west into Prainha Municipal Natural Park, where you will find Grumari and Prainha beaches. These well-preserved beaches peek out from amongst the rainforest’s edge, so they are perfect for a peaceful day away from the traffic and crowds of more popular beaches. At Barra da Tijuca’s eastern end you’ll find Joatinga Beach. Sheltered by rocky cliffs canopied in dense foliage, this is a beautiful place to swim.

Head into the center of Barra da Tijuca. Developed in the 1980s, the neighborhood is filled with modern condos and upscale shopping malls. Explore BarraShopping, which connects with the nearby New York City Center Mall to make the biggest mall complex in the country. Go bowling or stick around until after sundown to dance to Brazilian funk at a neighborhood nightclub.

From downtown Rio, Barra da Tijuca is best reached by car, taxi or bus. If you want to explore all the area has to offer you’ll need to hail a taxi or rent a bicycle to traverse the beach’s entire length.


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Top hotels in Barra da Tijuca

Windsor Oceanico
Windsor Oceanico
4 out of 5
Rua Martinho de Mesquita 129, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P5,987 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P5,987
P6,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"All was perfect. The only problem was we make two reservations and one of those was with at breakfast and one was not we make all with breakfast and when we arrive, they tell us one was no plop"

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

Windsor Oceanico
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P13,021 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
P13,021
P16,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Honestly, the photos don't really do this property justice. I am a frequent traveller and found myself in awe several times during my stay. From the breathtaking views to the impeccable service and amenities, I have to give the Grand Hyatt an 11/10. I will be back!"

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Marapendi
5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,903 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P5,903
P6,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
"The best hotel in Rio, very clean, the food delicious and the best Caipirinha on the bar!"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Windsor Marapendi
Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
4 out of 5
Av. Evandro Lins e Silva, 600, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,386 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
P5,386
P5,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Everybody was very helpful and very nice. The breakfast buffet had the same thing everyday and it was very average as an American they didn't have any breakfast stuff I like. My biggest complaint is the room is so small, they have no dresser drawers, and you're basically living out your suitcase ..."

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Barra Hotel
Windsor Barra Hotel
5 out of 5
Avenida Lucio Costa, 2630, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P6,440 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P6,440
P7,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Windsor Barra Hotel
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
4 out of 5
Avenida das Américas, 8585, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P4,556 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P4,556
P4,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient hotel in Barra da Tijuca, inside a mall with lots of dining options. If stay close to bar Zeca Pagodinho, be ready to not sleep very well as it will become very noise till later hours. Room need renovating, AC was blowing directly to the bed, there were missing parts to the AC unit, making ..."

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Barra da Tijuca

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Jacarepagua

You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Olympic Park or Shopping Metropolitano Barra.

Jacarepagua
Avenida Atlantica

São Conrado

Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.

São Conrado
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Recreio dos Bandeirantes. You might want to make time for a stop at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach or Posto 12.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes
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Leblon

Travelers choose Leblon for its beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station and check out top sights like Ipanema Beach.

Leblon
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Tijuca

The mountain views and churches are just a few things visitors like about Tijuca. Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around the larger area.

Tijuca
Zona Sul featuring rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views

Lagoa

Travelers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoa

Barra da Tijuca