BARRA DE TIJUCA
THE VIP NEIGHBOURHOOD
WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE BEST RESTAURANTS
AND BARS
Barra de Tijuca is located in the southeastern area of Rio de Janeiro. It is also Known as the Brazilian Miami, due to its huge freeways, big shopping malls and outstanding condos.
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Barra de Tijuca is one of the neighbourhood that has grown the most in the past years, becoming the most important gastronomic area and entertainment centre in Rio. Even more, it has the highest HDI (Human Development Index) in the city. Barra has everything, huge green spaces, beautiful gardens and many luxury condos, gigantic shopping malls, tech and communication companies and publicity agencies. Many multinational companies have established their headquarters here, showing a great presence in the neighbourhood and in the whole city. Shell Brasil, Esso Brasil, Vale do Rio Doce, Vivo, Michelin, Nokia, TIM, and Unimed are some of the major business settled here. Acomodations>>
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Lakes, rivers and channels go through the entire neighbourhood, so a great amount of buildings are eco-friendly and are in direct contact with nature.
The vast area occupied by Barra is demographically diverse. Upper middle class and high class residences are spread among the many big company and shopping mall buildings.
Most of the residents come from Zona Sul (south of Rio), places like Ipanema, Leblon and Gavea that got really crowded in the past years. People emigrated to Barra to escape from the craziness of the most touristic beaches in Rio, to enjoy a beautiful beach, almost deserted during week days. Most of these residents are part of the carioca elite that were looking for a new space and great commodity.
Entertainment
Barra is one of the main gastronomic and entertainment center in the city. Shopping Malls, movie theatres, theatres, cultural centers, restaurants, parties, and bars, entertainment for everybody, no matter how old you are. Most people come around because Barra has a great beach, crystal clear water, white sand and, from time to time, massive waves.
Nightlife
Barra nightlife is the best. It is really far from downtown, but from Zona Sul it is just a half an hour ride. Most of it takes place in Rua das Boates and Armando Lombardi St, where all the nightclubs and pubs are located, different music styles and plenty of people looking for fun. No matter how old you are, your style and looks, everybody comes here and choose the place they feel more into, electronic music, pop, funk, pagode and zamba are gonna blow your mind!
The Beach
In a city full of amazing beaches, Barra de Tijuca stands out by its beauty and greatness. It goes from Praia do Pepê to Recreio dos Bandeirantes, along with Sernambetiba Av. With mora than 18 km, Barra is the largest beach in Rio de Janeiro.
For those first timers in Rio, a visit to Barra is mandatory. The beach oustands Ipanema and Copacabana, it is magnificent and surprisingly big. Waves are massive, and the breathtaking view of Pedra da Gavea is the main attraction that will catch your sight.
There is a great flow of people in Barra, mainly young and tourists, and every day more people are attracted to go and visit, spend their evenings in bars and restaurant, and even in quiosques with a nice view towards the beach.
The beach has a nice sidewalk and a bicycle path, perfect to run, jog, skate, or just walk peacefully enjoying the view. On your way, you will come across the Reserva Municipal de Marapendi (Marapendi Natural Reserve), the huge green lung of Barra. There is a big lake inside the reserve, and it is the perfect scenario of many water sports.
Barra is the perfect beach to gather with friends and family, really quiet and relaxed. There are actually not too many people around, so you can feel free to do whatever you want. On windy days the sea can turn very brave, so you have to be careful when it comes to dipping comfortably. However, every post in the beach have lifeguard stands with firemen ready to help you if something happens. So, just come around and enjoy this beautiful place!
Accommodations
Here there is a list with all the Hotels, Hostels and Bed and Breakfast in Barra de Tijuca
There are also some online site that deal with this for you
Airbnb
We will use signs to mark the different prices the accommodations have: $ stands for places between R$50 and R$110, $$ for R$110 and R$170, $$$ from R$170 to R$250, and $$$$ from R$250 to R$340.
Obs. Prices in high season tend to raise, especially during Carnaval, when they increase for that week but eventually they come down once Carnaval is over.
Acomodations
Hotels Hostels Bed and Breakfast
Hotels
-Tropical Barra Hotel
With a spectacular ocean view, the Tropical Bar is located in front of the beach of Barra. Surrounded by nature and near businesses such as restaurants and shopping centers. The atmosphere of pleasure that we will find ourselves in this hotel will be a unique experience, with a luxurious structure for trips of pleasure and business. With 102 apartments divided into 2 categories: deluxe and suite. All rooms have air conditioning, minibar, telephone, cable Tv, internet access and electronic safe. Prices $$$$
-Centro de Reserva de Hotel Barra da Tijuca.
The Center Barra hotel, is situated in a privileged area of Barra da Tijuca, close to the Marapendi lagoon, and with an amazing view of the Pedra da Gávea. Close to the beach, shopping malls, shops, restaurant and bars, holiday centers, concerts and theaters. Economic rates allow a maximum of five people per apartment. It also has single, double, triple, quadruple rooms.All furnished and with air-conditioning, fridge, TV, telephone 30 MB WiFi (free) parking, Breakfast(included in the services of daily fee). Their prices $$$
-Hotel Gaivota
Located in front of the plaza Pomar’s Bar. With spacious rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi internet connection, air-conditioned, comfortably furnished and equipped with private bathroom, minibar, and cable television.In the hotel restaurant, guests can enjoy a great buffet with fresh fruit and typical dishes of the region.The staff at the reception, open 24 hours, they would be happy to inform you about the facilities and the nearby sights, such as the shopping center Barra Shopping or the famous beach Do Pepê that is only 2 blocks from the hotel. Prices $$
-Américas Barra Hotel
The rooms have modern decor and are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, and minibar. The private bathroom has a shower. It also has a 24-hour room service and bar. The restaurant serves local and international cuisine. Prices $$$
-Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
The Ibis Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park offers free WiFi in all its facilities. The rooms are modernly decorated and furnished and equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, desk, safe deposit box, and private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. It also has a bar with drinks and exotic cocktails, and a restaurant which serves lunch and dinner for an additional fee.The hotel is 5 minutes by car from the Olympic Park, 200 meters from the shopping center Metropolitan and 10 minutes by car from the Barra da Tijuca beach. Prices $$$.
-Entremares Hotel
Located 500 meters from the beach of Barra da Tijuca. There are rooms with free wi-fi internet access, and cable television. It offers its guests free private parking.The rooms have air-conditioning, minibar, and private bathroom. All rooms have a safe deposit box.The reception of the Entremares Hotel is available 24 hours a day. It also offers a laundry service.The restaurant serves local and international dishes. The Entremares Hotel also offers room service. Their price range $$$
-Ibiza Barra Hotel
Localizado a 3 km de la Praia do Pepe de Barra da Tijuca y ofrece conexión Wi-Fi gratuita y aire Located 3 km from Praia do Pepe of Barra da Tijuca, offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. The hotel is located in front of Marapendi lagoon.The rooms have views of the lagoon and are equipped with minibar, TV and private bathroom with hot water shower. The Ibiza Hotel Bar has a 24-hour reception and serves breakfast buffet every day. Also offers free parking. The price $$$
-Marbella Barra Hotel
The benefits of a budget hotel with the comforts of a first rate hotel. Located 5 minutes from the Praia do Pepê. With free WiFi and parking. Offers rooms in 2 different categories, all with air conditioning, tv, phone and minibar. With breakfast every morning.Their prices range $$$
-Barraleme Hotel
Located at the beginning of the Barra beach, and offers us comfort and privacy with services of a first class hotel. Apartments with 1 or 2 rooms. All with bathroom, balcony, full kitchen, TV, and air conditioning. It also has a sauna, swimming pool and restaurant. Their prices range from $$$$
-Royalty Barra Hotel
Facing the sea with the most sophisticated location of Barra, you will find this modern 4-star hotel with excellence and comfort, for the stay of its guests.All their apartments have a balcony with a beautiful view of the sea, air conditioning, telephone, cable TV and electronic safe. Are 259 apartments being 102 luxury apartments, 119 Super deluxe, 25 Masters Suites, and 2 Presidential Suites. Prices $$$$
-Hotel Playa Linda
Located in front of the beach of Pepe, the best point of Barra de Tijuca, Playa Linda Hotel offers you all the necessary comfort for your vacation or business travel in Rio de Janeiro. Located close to shopping centers and the entrepreneurial city. With 63 apartments, 21 in front of the sea. All the apartments are equipped with air conditioning, direct dial telephone, minibar, cable television and safes. Their prices $$$$
-Hotel Rio Centro
Located just minutes from the Barra beach with apartments and suites, which have the greatest comfort for its guests all with private bathroom, tv, fridge and air conditioning. Their prices $$
-Transamérica Prime Barra
Boasts 319 apartments divided into Superior and Luxury, all are equipped with fridge, TV, WiFi, individual safety box and air conditioning. Located just minutes from the beach of Barra, and also near to the main shopping center, bars and restaurants in the area. Their prices range $$$$
-Brisa Barra Hotel
In a modern and sophisticated ambiance, this hotel surrounds and captivates its guests. Located in the Barra de Tijuca beach. With a meeting room for events available to their customers. All apartments are equipped with air conditioning and Tv with cable. Also serves breakfast included in the fee. The hotel has 2 swimming pools, sauna and fitness room. Their prices $$$$
-Promenade Link
Located near to the main shopping centers. Comfortable apartments in which you can enjoy air conditioning, minibar, telephone, Tv, and WiFi. Also, it has a swimming pool, sauna and offers free parking for its guests. Their prices range from $
-Ramada Hotel
Located near to the convention center of Riocentro, Only minutes from the beach and near to the Olympic village. All the rooms have WIFI, refrigerator, and a minibar. It also has a convention hall. Prices begin in $$.
Hostels
-Beach House Barra da Tijuca
Just 80 meters from the beach of Barra da Tijuca. Offers free WiFi and serve a complimentary breakfast every day.The shared rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a shared bathroom while private rooms include air-conditioning. Some rooms enjoy the view of the mountains and the garden. At the same time has a computer with internet connection, TV lounge, kitchen and washing machine.Also, provide surfboards and surf classes by a supplement. Their prices $
-Pousada e Hostel Barra da Tijuca
This modern hostel is located at 1.500 meters from the Barra da Tijuca beach. The Pousada offers complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi in all their facilities.Every day is a buffet breakfast with magnificent views of the garden.The property offers a shared area with TV. The shared rooms came with private lockers and fan. Some rooms also have air conditioning and minibar. Their prices start $
-Rio Ecoesporte Barra Guest
Located in the Ilha Primeira, offers a terrace with fantastic views, a beautiful garden, and a free WiFi connection. There is a shared kitchen equipped.The rooms are decorated in a simple way and they have a wardrobe, mini-bar, air conditioning and private bathroom with hot water shower.Breakfast is provided daily by a supplement. Their prices range from $
-Recanto Carioca
The Recanto Rio De Janeiro, located in Rio de Janeiro, is a hostel located 15 km from the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. There is garden, bbq area and free WiFi in all areas.The hostel offers accommodation in shared and private rooms, with a fan. In addition, the property houses shared a lounge and a bar. Their prices start at $.
Bed and Breakfast
-Residencial Gigoia Inn
Located on the island of Gigoia. They have, air-conditioned and also offers free Wi-Fi connection. The accommodation also has a small platform in the water for guests that arrive by boat.The apartments are equipped with well-equipped kitchen, living room with flat screen TV and a small table with chairs. They also have a private bathroom and full kitchen with microwave, fridge and cooker with oven. Prices begin at $$$.
-Pousada Barra da Tijuca
Located only 800 meters from the Barra de Tijuca beach, offers practical accommodations with free Wi-Fi connection.The rooms have air conditioning, fan, flat-screen TV with cable channels and private bathroom with hot water shower.With a breakfast buffet every day. Their prices range from $$
-Pousada Barra Sol
Located only 800 meters from the Barra de Tijuca beach, offers practical accommodations with free Wi-Fi connection.The rooms have air conditioning, fan, flat-screen TV with cable channels and private bathroom with hot water shower.With a breakfast buffet every day. Their prices range from $$.
-Pousada Miami
Located minutes from the Barra beach, with an outdoor swimming pool and restaurant. There is WiFi connection in all its rooms, which feature flat-screen tvs with cable, air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom with shower. Some rooms offer views of the lake and the mountain. The double rooms include jetted tubs. In addition, with less than 5 minutes walk there are restaurants, discos, and shops. Prices begin at $.
Located minutes from the beach, with 26 suites that provide the maximum comfort for its guests, with WiFi internet access, air conditioning, tv, and fridge. Their prices start at $$$$.
-POUSADA BARRA RIO CENTRO
Located just minutes from the Barra beach with apartments and suites, which have the greatest comfort for its guests all with private bathroom, tv, fridge and air conditioning. Their prices start at $$.
