City Guide

Best Neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro

Rio is framed by mountains and beaches, and its neighborhoods hug the terrain — hilltop Santa Teresa, beachside Ipanema and Leblon, samba-soaked Lapa and rising Botafogo. The city is defined by where you wake up.

Hilltop bohemia overlooking the bay

Santa Teresa (Portuguese pronunciation: ˈsɐ̃tɐ teˈɾezɐ) is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the…

The most famous beach in the world

Ipanema (Portuguese pronunciation: ipaˈnẽmɐ) is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between Leb…

Ipanema's quieter, classier neighbor

Leblon (Portuguese pronunciation: leˈblõ) is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also the name of the local beach. The neighborh…

Samba, arches, Friday night

(Learn how and when to remove this message) Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famo…

Rio's new creative hub

Botafogo (local/standard Portuguese pronunciation: bɔtaˈfoɡu alternative Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: botɐˈfoɡu) is a beachfront neig…