Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro

Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca featuring food, a beach bar and a sandy beach
Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca showing surfing and waves
Barra da Tijuca showing a garden and a beach

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighbourhood.

Located a half-hour drive to the southwest of the city center, Barra da Tijuca is a relatively peaceful neighborhood, despite the fact that it offers the city’s longest stretch of beach. Once you have had enough sun, explore the bars, seafood restaurants, shopping malls and popular nightclubs of one of Rio de Janeiro’s hippest areas.

Start out on the southern rim of the neighborhood, where you will find 11 miles (18 kilometers) of uninterrupted beach. The unsheltered coastline of Barra da Tijuca makes it a popular place for various watersports, including surfing and kite surfing. On the eastern end of the beach, many people hang glide in the winds off the Atlantic. All of the equipment for these sports is available for rent from vendors near the beach.

Remote, sheltered beaches lie at both ends of Barra da Tijuca’s lengthy coastline. Head west into Prainha Municipal Natural Park, where you will find Grumari and Prainha beaches. These well-preserved beaches peek out from amongst the rainforest’s edge, so they are perfect for a peaceful day away from the traffic and crowds of more popular beaches. At Barra da Tijuca’s eastern endyou’ll find Joatinga Beach. Sheltered by rocky cliffs canopied in dense foliage, this is a beautiful place to swim.

Head into the center of Barra da Tijuca. Developed in the 1980s, the neighborhood is filled with modern condos and upscale shopping malls. Explore BarraShopping, which connects with the nearby New York City Center Mall to make the biggest mall complex in the country. Go bowling or stick around until after sundown to dance to Brazilian funk at a neighborhood nightclub.

From downtown Rio, Barra da Tijuca is best reached by car, taxi or bus. If you want to explore all the area has to offer you’ll need to hail a taxi or rent a bicycle to traverse the beach’s entire length.


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Top hotels in Barra da Tijuca

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
4 out of 5
Av. Evandro Lins e Silva, 600, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$118 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
S$118
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Destaco la amabilidad del personal, en especial la gerente de operaciones que al notar que no me atendieron como pasajero VIP ACCESS en 24 horas remediaron la situación"

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

Radisson Barra Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Marapendi
5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is S$131 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$131
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Oceanico
Windsor Oceanico
4 out of 5
Rua Martinho de Mesquita 129, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is S$112 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$112
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,154 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

Windsor Oceanico
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
The price is S$315 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$315
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the beach is great and the staff was amazing, and made us feel at home"

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Tower Hotel
Windsor Tower Hotel
4 out of 5
R. Martinho de Mesquita, 150, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is S$102 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$102
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
"relatively good."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Windsor Tower Hotel
Américas Barra Hotel
Américas Barra Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Elevator scary, breakfast the same everyday, bedding not the cleanest"

Reviewed on 28 Nov, 2024

Américas Barra Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barra da Tijuca

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Jacarepagua

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Jacarepagua
Avenida Atlantica

São Conrado

3/5(1 area review)

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.

São Conrado
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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.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes
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Leblon

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

Leblon
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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.

Tijuca
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Lagoa

Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lagoa

Barra da Tijuca