Guidebook for Rio
Food Scene
ViaSete
125 Rua Garcia d'AvilaGreat, healthy food, excellent service, nice outside deck
Best of Churrascurias in Rio, in my opinion. Don't go to Porcao or Carretas, unless you want to be disappointed, they are old and tacky.
255 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraBest of Churrascurias in Rio, in my opinion. Don't go to Porcao or Carretas, unless you want to be disappointed, they are old and tacky.
Le Viu Bistrô
270 Avenida Ataulfo de PaivaAlways great food
Cheap eats. My favorite non-fancy asian restaurant in Rio. Great people watching. Raise your hand if service is slow.
Orienthai
100 Rua Nelson MandelaCheap eats. My favorite non-fancy asian restaurant in Rio. Great people watching. Raise your hand if service is slow.
Everything Else
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoAwesome place for a pic-nic
Prainha Beach
Best beach in Rio, no buildings, just beach.
Praia Vermelha
Very quaint beach near Pao de Açucar
Pista Cláudio Coutinho
Amazing views. I go here every day.
Arpoador
Sunsets on the rocks. Can't be beat!
petropolis
Praça Dom Pedro IIWorth a day trip. Bus is quick and modern if you don't have a car.
Just in case you miss Miami. Highest-end mall in Rio. (Apple Store, Versace...)
142 locals recommend
Capim Santo
3900 Av. das AméricasJust in case you miss Miami. Highest-end mall in Rio. (Apple Store, Versace...)
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
5 Praça MauáKiller views, small museum but worth the trip.
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraPricey. But can't go wrong.