Governador Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Governador Island
Galeão
If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.
Jardim Guanabara
You'll enjoy the beaches and architecture in Jardim Guanabara. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia da Bica or Guanabara Bay.
Tauá
While Tauá may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.
Cocotá
While visiting Cocotá, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia da Olaria.
Jardim Carioca
Though Jardim Carioca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.
Portuguesa
Though Portuguesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Convenient
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mont Blanc Nova Iguaçu
At the of the hall our wifi was weak. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2015
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
Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Nice spot in Copacabana
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Ipanema Beach
Join the crowds of sun-worshippers at this world-famous beach, the epitome of Rio’s outdoor lifestyle.
Avenida Atlantica
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
Christ the Redeemer
Famous the world over for the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer at its summit, this mountain peak is one of the top attractions in Rio.
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.
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.
Activities
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Entrance to the Giant Route of Rio DE Janeiro
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