Zona Sul Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A beach with people walking along the shore and some in the water.
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A beach with a large mountain in the background.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$502 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$502
per night
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

5 out of 5
Av. Niemeyer, 769 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
The price is NZ$277 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$277
per night
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,350 reviews)
"Our junior ocean front suite was spectacular ! Windows in both bedroom and living room floor to ceiling ! Double showers and huge TVs . Our only issue was the downstairs restaurant , the staff was confused and very very slow and the tours they offer dont have coherent English speaking guides"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Hotel Atlântico Travel

Hotel Atlântico Travel

4 out of 5
Rua Barata Ribeiro nº 544, Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
The price is NZ$97 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$97
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,451 reviews)
"No Quarto que eu estava o ar queimou antes das 3 da manhã e tiveram que me trocar de quarto."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Atlântico Travel
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Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot

3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (44 reviews)
"DO NOT STAY HERE. The place is nothing like the pictures; the listing is completely misleading and nothing like what we experienced. This place was absolutely disgusting and the worst I have ever seen as a traveler. The entire building, including our room, was completely infested with cockroaches ..."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Michelle 401

Michelle 401

3 out of 5
R. Arnaldo Quintela, 56 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 20 beach bars and air conditioning. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Nice apartment. Cool neighborhood and close to Copacabana."

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Michelle 401
2min da Praia de Copacabana - A303

2min da Praia de Copacabana - A303

2.5 out of 5
Av. Atlântica, 3056 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are located nearby.
2min da Praia de Copacabana - A303
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Stay near popular Zona Sul attractions

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

Avenida Atlantica

9.0/10 (1,971 reviews)
Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.
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Activities

Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

NZ$55
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

NZ$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Entrance to the Giant Route of Rio DE Janeiro

Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro

NZ$20
per adult
Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

NZ$128
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Christ the Redeemer

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

NZ$79
per adult
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
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Cities near Zona Sul

A panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro at sunset, featuring the Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and the cityscape with cable cars.

Rio de Janeiro

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