visitors who plan on spending christmas in rio de janeiro should keep in mind that many restaurants may close for the day, and special menus and characteristic holiday dinners are usually available in the best hotels.

among the many, the copacabana place, the accor sofitel, and the ipanema plaza are among the most renowned hotels with restaurants highly recommended for this celebration. 

published by the arquidiocese of rio de janeiro, this map shows all the catholic churches, chapels, and sanctuaries in rio de janeiro.