Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's most iconic state, home to the legendary city of Rio with its stunning beaches, dramatic mountains, and vibrant culture. The state blends natural wonders like Tijuca National Forest and Guanabara Bay with UNESCO-recognized landscapes and world-famous landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Rio's most legendary hotel has graced Copacabana's beachfront since 1923 and remains the gold standard for luxury in Latin America. The 239 rooms and suites feature white marble bathrooms, hand-painted azulejo tiles, and ocean or garden views.
Hotel Fasano Rio
Philippe Starck's design masterpiece overlooking Ipanema Beach is Rio's most stylish luxury hotel, consistently voted among the best in South America. The rooftop pool and Baretto-Londra bar attract Rio's cultural elite.
Emiliano Rio
Brazil's finest domestic luxury brand delivers an extraordinary beachfront Copacabana experience with farm-to-table dining, artisan cocktails, and an infinity rooftop pool that seems to merge with the ocean horizon.
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
The most prestigious international luxury brand on Copacabana combines world-class service standards with a spectacular beachfront position. The rooftop pool and Ginger restaurant are exceptional.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Roberta Sudbrack
Consistently ranked among the best restaurants in Latin America, Chef Roberta Sudbrack's market-driven tasting menus are the pinnacle of contemporary Brazilian gastronomy
Olympe
Claude Troisgros' legendary restaurant blending classical French technique with Brazilian tropical ingredients — a cornerstone of Rio fine dining
Ristorante Cipriani
The acclaimed Italian restaurant at Belmond Copacabana Palace serves classic northern Italian cuisine with exceptional ingredients and service
Sushi Leblon
Rio's most fashionable Japanese restaurant with exceptional sashimi, creative fusion dishes, and a buzzing atmosphere beloved by Rio's elite
Puro Rio
Progressive tasting menus showcasing Brazil's extraordinary biodiversity — ingredients from the Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal, and Atlantic Forest
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Tandem Hang Gliding over Rio
Launch from Pedra Bonita in Tijuca Forest and soar over São Conrado, Ipanema, and Copacabana before landing on Pepino beach — one of the world's great aerial experiences with professional licensed pilots
Private Helicopter Tour of Rio
Private helicopter flights over Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, and Guanabara Bay from the helipad at Morro da Urca — the ultimate aerial perspective on the Cidade Maravilhosa
Private Yacht Charter (Búzios or Guanabara Bay)
Chartered sailing or motor yacht exploring Búzios' 23 beaches or Guanabara Bay's islands with private crew, chef, and snorkeling equipment — the most exclusive way to see Rio's coastline
VIP Carnival Camarote Experience
Premium private box (camarote) above the Sambódromo parade route with open bar, gourmet food, private restrooms, and unobstructed views of the world's greatest parade — the ultimate Carnival experience
Private Favela Tour and Samba School Visit
Exclusive private access to a samba school's quadra (rehearsal hall) with meet-the-teacher and percussion lesson, combined with a thoughtful guided community visit through Vidigal or Santa Marta
Christ the Redeemer Private Sunrise Access
Exclusive pre-opening access to Christ the Redeemer before public gates open, with private guide, champagne breakfast at the statue's feet, and guaranteed crowd-free photography of sunrise over Rio
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Spa at Belmond Copacabana Palace
World-class beachfront spa offering Brazilian-inspired treatments, marine therapies, and 5-star wellness rituals in an iconic setting. Signature catuaba wood bath and Copacabana seawater thalassotherapy treatments.
Emiliano Spa Rio
Award-winning spa at the Emiliano Hotel offering farm-to-skin treatments using locally sourced Brazilian botanical ingredients. The signature Amazon body wrap is extraordinary.
Fasano Spa Rio
Intimate high-design spa with personalized treatment menus, Clarins-partnered facials, and a small pool for pre-treatment hydrotherapy.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from $120/half-day through hotel concierge or executive car services. Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series available.
- Air
- Helicopter transfers between Rio city, Búzios, Angra dos Reis, and São Paulo available from Rio Fly and Líder Aviation. Galeão to Búzios: 30 minutes, from $600.
- Airport
- VIP lounge at Galeão Terminal 2 (GRU Connected), private immigration fast-track, and dedicated luxury car transfer through hotel concierge arrangements.