What's Santa Cruz Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Santa Cruz? Take time to see places like Cidade das Criancas and Serra de Sao Tome while you're here. Sepetiba Beach and Praia do Recôncavo are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Santa Cruz
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Santa Cruz
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Santa Cruz
Things to See and Do in and around Santa Cruz
Things to See near Santa Cruz:
- Serra de Sao Tome (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- Sepetiba Beach (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Praia do Recôncavo (4.6 mi/7.3 km away)
- Praia da Brisa (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Pedra do Sino (3 mi/4.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 79°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 71°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)