What's Santa Cruz like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Santa Cruz? Take time to see the sights such as Cidade das Criancas while you're here. Sepetiba Beach and Shopping PátioMix Costa Verde are two places to visit nearby.
How to get to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is located 33.6 mi (54 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
Flying to:
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 30 mi (48.3 km) from Santa Cruz
Things to see and do in and around Santa Cruz
Things to see near Santa Cruz:
- Sepetiba Beach (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Praia do Recôncavo (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
Things to do near Santa Cruz:
- Cidade das Criancas (2 mi/3.2 km away)
- Shopping PátioMix Costa Verde (4.3 mi/7 km away)
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 22°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, March, February (average 170 mm of rainfall)
