Rio De Janeiro Villas & Luxury Vacation Rentals

Once you behold the captivating sands of Ipanema and Copacabana and the Cristo Redentor atop the towering heights of the Corcovado, you’ll know that you have arrived in Rio de Janeiro. Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa—Brazil’s Marvelous City.

Famous for its alluring shorelines, impressive mountains, carefree beach culture, vibrant carnival parades, and passion for football, you can rely on Rio de Janeiro for an extraordinary luxury vacation experience. With its one-of-a-kind atmosphere, Rio occupies a special place on the list of the world’s most iconic cities. Its most enduring attractions are its beaches, which have captivated locals and visitors alike for decades. With everyone from movie stars to bossa nova singers praising the beauty of Copacabana and Ipanema, Rio’s luxury beach resorts have all but become staples for any seasoned traveler. Here you can soak up the sun, enjoy the water, or watch the Cariocas—the Rio locals—and other visitors have enjoy their choice of sports on the sandy shorelines.

Ascend the mountains to experience some of the world’s most magnificent views. Towering peaks covered in verdant forests hem the city and provide a platform for other exciting activities, including hiking in the rainforests of Tijuca and the Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf Mountain), as well as taking the train to the top of Corcovado mountain to see the city’s pièce de résistance, the Art Deco statue of Christ the Redeemer.

At street level, Rio hums with the delightful cacophony of people going about their daily business. Whether it’s the exuberant buzz of vendors selling jewelry, art, and clothes at the Feira Hippie Sunday market or the infectious rhythms of samba music in Lapa, there’s no shortage of experiences to tantalize the senses in Rio.

Indeed, music and dance are arguably the lifeblood of the city. Opera, ballet, and classical music productions are regularly shown at the Theatro Municipal, while the Cidade da Music (City of Music), the largest music hall in South America, hosts the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra.

However, there is no grander stage for Brazilian music and dance than the Rio Carnaval, the world’s largest festival held just before the season of Lent in the Roman Catholic tradition. During this time, the streets of Rio explode in a flurry of dancing, singing, and merrymaking—a party that attracts over two million people every year. The festival is headlined by the city’s two hundred samba schools, which participate in a week-long grand parade.

Live the spirit of the Carnaval and enjoy the delights offered by Brazil’s most marvelous city. Book from Villaway’s selection of villa rentals and luxury vacation homes in Rio de Janeiro today.