Places to Explore In Side Trips from Rio

Angra dos Reis

Angra dos Reis (Bay of Kings) has it all: colonial architecture, beautiful beaches, and clear green waters. Schooners, yachts, and fishing skiffs drift among the...

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• 3 Hotels
• 2 Things To Do

Buzios

Around two hours from Rio de Janeiro, Búzios is a string of beautiful beaches on an 8-km-long (5-mile-long) peninsula. It was the quintessential sleepy fishing...

• 7 Restaurants
• 7 Hotels
• 8 Things To Do

Cabo Frio

Nicknamed the "Caribbean of Brazil" in honor of its translucent white sands and crystal clear warm waters, Arraial do Cabo is a favorite destination for...

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• 1 Hotels
• 2 Things To Do

Ilha Grande

Ilha Grande, 90 minutes via ferry from Angra dos Reis, is one of the most popular island destinations in Brazil. It boasts 86 idyllic beaches...

• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Things To Do

Niteroi

Cariocas joke that the best thing about Niterói is the view—on a clear day you can see Rio de Janeiro with the Corcovado and Sugarloaf...

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• 2 Things To Do

Nova Friburgo

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Paraty

This stunning colonial city—also spelled Parati—is one of South America's gems and a must-visit if you have a few days to spare during a visit...

• 4 Restaurants
• 5 Hotels
• 10 Things To Do

Petropolis

The highway northeast of Rio de Janeiro rumbles past forests and waterfalls en route to a mountain town so refreshing and picturesque that Dom Pedro...

• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Things To Do