Santa Cruz
Rio de Janeiro
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Visit Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
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Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024
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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025
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Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025
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Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024
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Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
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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.
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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.
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Barra da Tijuca
Visitors often come to Barra da Tijuca for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Jardim Oceânico Station.
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Alto da Boa Vista
Alto da Boa Vista is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park.
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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.
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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.