Curicica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Ipanema Beach
Join the crowds of sun-worshippers at this world-famous beach, the epitome of Rio’s outdoor lifestyle.
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.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Enjoy stunning views of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches and landmarks as you ascend this iconic mountain peak.
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.
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
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Skip-the-Line: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Ticket
Our pick of the best Curicica Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Excellent hotel with a lovely pool, tennis courts, restaurants and amenities. Sandy beach adjacent to the location. Excellent and helpful staff. Only negative is that the bathroom in our room is a bit outdated and could do with a refresh.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Everything and everyone fantastic! Only thing you guys need more attention to cleanliness of pool area including pool, you need someone to act as pool boy and clean and take care of water inside pool every day , specially a pool this small. It’s wonderful but its dirty.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Rio Othon Palace
For the price I was expecting to find the property in better conditions. It was still pretty good, but a few items could have been better, like the air conditioning wasn’t turning down or up, it was always the same intensity. We also had a couple of issues with the safe, bit these were taken care ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Rooms are very clean, staff were very helpful. Only issue is with property which seems to be old and copule of things in the room were broken.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Astoria Ipanema (antigo Mar Ipanema)
There was a huge coachorage in my bathroom and after I hardly killed that oneand couldn’t sleep I saw another one next day. I asked them to change my room and they said they can’t and they don’t have any room. After I insisted so hard they accepted and all of a suddeb there was another room. I know ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Lagune Barra Hotel
They were able to keep our bags on our last day so we could spend one last day in town for free
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Curicica
Jacarepagua
You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake.
Barra da Tijuca
If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.
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.
São Conrado
Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Gavea Golf and Country Club and Sao Conrado Beach, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.
Tijuca
Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.
Maracanã
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre.
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- Pedra Branca State Park
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- Pedra Que Engole
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- Visit Vidigal
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- Visit Parada de Lucas
- Visit Costa Barros
- Visit Gavea
- Visit Vila Militar
- Visit Bangu
- Visit Leblon
