Lagoa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.
Parque da Catacumba
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a stop at Parque da Catacumba. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
CASV Visa Applicant Service Center
After visiting CASV Visa Applicant Service Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.
Centro Pediátrico da Lagoa
If Centro Pediátrico da Lagoa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio de Janeiro.
Gávea Hippodrome
You can take time to visit Gávea Hippodrome during your travels to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Fundação Eva Klabin
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fundação Eva Klabin in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer
Zip Lining and Canopy Tree Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Helicopter Tour - Samba - (Private Flight - 4 people)
Helicopter Flight - Wonderful City - RJ (Private Flight - 4 people)
Fly all the sights: Scenic Helicopter Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
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Other neighbourhoods around Lagoa
Botafogo
Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.
Ipanema
Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.
Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.
Leblon
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.
Urca
You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Urca. You might want to make time for a stop at Sugarloaf Cable Car or Urca Beach.
Leme
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.
- Copacabana Beach
- Ipanema Beach
- Christ the Redeemer
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Avenida Atlantica
- Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
- Museum of Tomorrow
- Pepe Beach
- Jeunesse Arena
- Recreio Shopping Center
- Leblon Beach
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
- Quinta da Boa Vista
- Rio Sul Shopping Mall