What's Pechincha Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Pechincha. Top places in the larger area to visit include Maracana Stadium and Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Christ the Redeemer.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Pechincha?

Though our travelers don't have any top picks in Pechincha, here is one favorite nearby:

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro - 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, outdoor pool

• • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

How to Get to Pechincha

Pechincha is located 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to:

• • Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Pechincha
• • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Pechincha

Things to See and Do in and around Pechincha

Things to See near Pechincha:

• • Jeunesse Arena (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
• • Tijuca National Park (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
• • Tijuca Lake (4.4 mi/7.2 km away)
• • RioCentro Convention Center (5 mi/8 km away)
• • Olympic Park (4.1 mi/6.7 km away)

Things to Do near Pechincha:

• • BarraShopping Mall (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
• • Shopping Metropolitano Barra (3.1 mi/5 km away)
• • KM de Vantagens Hall (3.7 mi/6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, February, March (average 7 inches of rainfall)