Rio de Janeiro Honeymoon

Discover Rio for an exciting honeymoon or romantic getaway. Passionate and exuberant, stylish and sexy, Rio de Janeiro has the capacity to enthrall honeymoon couples from beachside to mountaintop.

Things to do and see
Unwind on Copacabana Beach – the world’s most famous beach. Copacabana’s white sand beach runs for almost 5km in front of a lively nightlife district and residential suburb.

Or head over to equally famous Ipanema Beach and join the daily fun-filled carnival on this stunning stretch of white sand made famous in the 1960s song The Girl from Ipanema.

Known as the cidade maravilhosa (the marvellous city), Rio occupies one of the most beautiful settings in the world.

The Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, named a few years ago as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, stands on top of Corcovado (Hunchback) peak, providing the famous focal point for Rio’s skyline, dominated by Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf Mountain) towering above the Baía de Guanabara.

Stroll around the narrow cobblestone streets of the historic downtown neighbourhoods of Centro, Lapa and Santa Teresa to discover grand plazas, gold-covered churches and buildings of the baroque, Beaux Arts and Art Deco styles.

Accommodation
Rio de Janeiro offers a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, but for that special romantic occasion try the luxurious Copacabana Palace facing Copacabana Beach. With a long-established reputation for exceptional service, the Copacabana Palace is Rio’s first choice for celebrities and royalty.

Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best time for a honeymoon in Rio is between May and September, when the sky is clear, the beaches are cooled by trade winds and the average temperature hovers around 28°C with a high of 35°C.

Summer, between December and March, is wet and humid with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 40°C. For more climate info: Rio Weather Guide

Rio’s high season runs from December to March when Carnival and New Year are in full party mode.