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 P5,722 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P5,722
P6,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (871 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 P13,103 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
P13,103
P16,107 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)
"The property was well maintained and the staff was wonderful. The breakfast was well organized and had tons of options"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Tower Hotel
Windsor Tower Hotel
4 out of 5
R. Martinho de Mesquita, 150, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P5,154 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P5,154
P5,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (500 reviews)
"Amazingly helpful and obliging staff,and excellent lication"

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Windsor Tower Hotel
Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Marapendi
5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is P6,534 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P6,534
P7,547 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! (1,043 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 P6,391 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P6,391
P6,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Tudo perfeito"

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
Américas Barra Hotel
Américas Barra Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P3,640 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
P3,640
P3,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Elevator scary, breakfast the same everyday, bedding not the cleanest"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Américas Barra Hotel
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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