barra da tijuca is one of rio's most cutting edge neighborhood, with luxurious shopping centers, paradisiacal beaches, and a suburban vibe that consistently attracts visitors and locals alike - diverse crowds are attracted to this area seeing as many, new and large businesses have their establishments here, in addition to being one of the best surfing sites close to the city as well as being the closest district to the parque olímpico/city of rock.

those who want to learn more about barra da tijuca can click here - the following is a list of some of the hostels and pousadas that can be found in barra da tijuca.