LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Rio de Janeiro State

Want to top up your tan? Head out to Copacabana Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Spend the afternoon at the beach and head to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. Catch the sunset by the shore at Praia do Leme, just a short walk away.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Ipanema Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Catch the sunset by the shore at Leblon Beach and Arpoador Beach, located nearby.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Rua das Pedras in Downtown Buzios.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Christ the Redeemer— just one of the monuments in Alto da Boa Vista. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Geriba Beach located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Búzios. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Manguinhos Beach, Ferradurinha Beach, and Canto Esquerdo da Praia de Geribá, located nearby.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Forte Beach located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Cabo Frio. Catch the sunset by the shore at Dunas Beach and São Bento Beach, located nearby.

You could catch an event at Maracanã Stadium, a stadium in Maracanã. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think Maracanã Stadium is cool, you also might like São Januário Stadium and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, both located nearby.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to João Fernandes Beach, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Búzios. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Joao Fernandinho Beach, Azeda Beach, and Ossos Beach, all 3 within a short walk.