What's Barra da Tijuca like?
Barra da Tijuca is notable for its beach access. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Parque dos Atletas and Tijuca National Park. There's plenty more to see, including Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall.
How to get to Barra da Tijuca
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Barra da Tijuca
- Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Barra da Tijuca
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 15 mi (24.1 km) from Barra da Tijuca
Things to see and do in and around Barra da Tijuca
What to see in Barra da Tijuca
- Reserve Beach
- Tijuca Lake
- Jeunesse Arena
- Olympic Park
- Windsor Convention & Expo Center
Things to do in Barra da Tijuca
- Barra Shopping Mall
- Village Mall
- Qualistage
- Via Parque Shopping
- Vogue Square
Other popular Barra da Tijuca attractions
- Parque dos Atletas
- Shopping Downtown
- Ilha Da Gigoia
- Pepe Beach
- Praia da Barra da Tijuca
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 26°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 22°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 160 mm of rainfall)