What's Barra da Tijuca Like?

Barra da Tijuca is notable for its beach access. Collect beach glass at top spots like Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Pepe Beach. Jeunesse Arena and Tijuca Lake are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Barra da Tijuca?

We have 452 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Barra da Tijuca:

Venit Mio Hotel

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Steam room • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar

Windsor Oceanico

4-star beach hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Steam room • Fitness center • Central location

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Upscale beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • 2 outdoor pools • 2 bars • Steam room • Central location

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, outdoor pool

• • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Barra da Tijuca

Barra da Tijuca is located 14 mi (22.6 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to:

• • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Barra da Tijuca
• • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Barra da Tijuca

Things to See and Do in and around Barra da Tijuca

What to See in Barra da Tijuca

• • Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
• • Jeunesse Arena
• • Tijuca Lake
• • Pepe Beach
• • Olympic Park

Things to Do in Barra da Tijuca

• • BarraShopping Mall
• • Olympic Golf Course
• • Rio Design Barra
• • KM de Vantagens Hall

Other Popular Barra da Tijuca Attractions

• • Joatinga Beach
• • Pedra da Gavea
• • Reserve Beach
• • Nelson Piquet Auto Race Track
• • Parque dos Atletas

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, February, March (average 7 inches of rainfall)