Surrounding the capital, each region of the State of Rio de Janeiro is home to a variety of places of great touristic and cultural interest. While some regions are home to undiscovered islands and secret beaches, other regions showcase century-old traditions and colonial architecture. Other parts of the State are high in the mountains or surrounded by forests, and while all different, all regions in the State offer the unmistakable Brazilian hospitality.

The State of Rio de Janeiro is divided in eight regions - Região Metropolitana, Região Serrana, Região Norte Fluminense, Região Sul Fluminense, Região Noroeste Fluminense, Região das Baixadas Litorâneas, Região Médio Paraíba, and the gorgeous Região Costa Verde.