Rio is the ultimate beach and party getaway. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and dread the coming winter, look no further than Rio. There are other things to do besides hanging out on the beach. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer in Niteroi across the bay from Rio. It’s a futuristic building that looks like a spaceship. And if you are going to Carnival, make your hotel reservations now. Here is my list of favorite hotels in Rio.

Hotel Portinari
Copacabana
Rua Francisco Sá 17 - Posto 6
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+ 55 21 3222  8800
www.hotelportinari.com.br

Mama Ruisa
Santa Teresa
132 rua santa cristina
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+ 55 21 2242 1281
www.mamaruisa.com

Relais Solar
Santa Teresa
Ladeira do Meirelles, 32
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 2221 2117
www.solardesanta.com.br

Casa Mango Mango
Santa Teresa
Rua Joaquim Murtinho 587
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 2508 6440
www.casa-mangomango.com

Castelinho38
Santa Teresa
Rua Triunfo, 38
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 2252-2549
skype: Castelinho38
www.castelinho38.com

Fasano Rio
Ipanema
Ave Vieira souto 80
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 3202 4000
www.fasano.com.br

Marina All Suites
Leblon
Av. Delfim Moreira, 696
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 2172-1001
www.marinaallsuites.com.br

La Suite
Joatinga
Rua Jackson de Figueiredo, 501
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 24 84 19 62
www.kiwicollection.com/property/la-suite-inn-rio-de-janeiro

La Maison
Gávea
Rua Sergio Porto, 58
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 3205-3585
www.lamaisonario.com

Casa 32
Cosme Velho
Largo do Boticário 32
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
+55 21 2265-0943
www.casa32.com

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