Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
You can't go wrong with Devassa. The food is great and the beer is even better. Hours are very flexible and it pretty much stays open every day until the wee hours. http://www.devassa.com.br/
25 locals recommend
Devassa
2 Rua Senador VergueiroYou can't go wrong with Devassa. The food is great and the beer is even better. Hours are very flexible and it pretty much stays open every day until the wee hours. http://www.devassa.com.br/
A very popular chain in Rio you can find a Belmonte near your pretty much anywhere you go. This one is particularly close, just 5 min walk away. Enjoy a nice cold draft beer overlooking the beach.
1062 locals recommend
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraA very popular chain in Rio you can find a Belmonte near your pretty much anywhere you go. This one is particularly close, just 5 min walk away. Enjoy a nice cold draft beer overlooking the beach.
A regular pit stop for late night drinks and snacks. Loud, tinny and so much fun!
304 locals recommend
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaA regular pit stop for late night drinks and snacks. Loud, tinny and so much fun!
Champanharia Ovelha Negra
120 R. BambinaBubbly nights @Champanharia
Casual environment with small tables on the sidewalk perfect for a nice cold draft beer after the beach.
66 locals recommend
Veloso
44 R. Aristides EspínolaCasual environment with small tables on the sidewalk perfect for a nice cold draft beer after the beach.
This is a very popular chain in Rio. If you have a chance don;t forget to try the "Mineirinho". More info on their website: http://www.botequiminformal.com.br/
59 locals recommend
Botequim Informal
215 Rua Domingos FerreiraThis is a very popular chain in Rio. If you have a chance don;t forget to try the "Mineirinho". More info on their website: http://www.botequiminformal.com.br/
Sit, relax and enjoy nice cold draft beer overlooking the beach.
17 locals recommend
Quiosque Chopp Brahma
2376 Av. AtlânticaSit, relax and enjoy nice cold draft beer overlooking the beach.
Everything Else
Largo do Machado Metro is neer by, though not as close as Flamengo. There you can take the metro or the bus to pretty much anywhere you need to go.
182 locals recommend
40 station Largo do Machado
Largo do MachadoLargo do Machado Metro is neer by, though not as close as Flamengo. There you can take the metro or the bus to pretty much anywhere you need to go.
Main Airport for domestic flights within Brazil
293 locals recommend
Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado FilhoMain Airport for domestic flights within Brazil
RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport
s/nº Av. Vinte de JaneiroInternational Airport
Did I mention how close you are from the Metro? Well here it is (in case you didn't believe it)
106 locals recommend
Flamengo station
118 R. Marquês de AbrantesDid I mention how close you are from the Metro? Well here it is (in case you didn't believe it)
Fresh squeezed juice has a different meaning in Rio, it means you point to the fruit you want and they will put it in the blender right in front of you. Doesn't get much fresher than that!
97 locals recommend
Bibi
81 A R. Cupertino DurãoFresh squeezed juice has a different meaning in Rio, it means you point to the fruit you want and they will put it in the blender right in front of you. Doesn't get much fresher than that!
Fresh squeezed juice has a different meaning in Rio, it means you point to the fruit you want and they will put it in the blender right in front of you. Doesn't get much fresher than that!
Rua Santa Clara, 36
36 Rua Santa ClaraFresh squeezed juice has a different meaning in Rio, it means you point to the fruit you want and they will put it in the blender right in front of you. Doesn't get much fresher than that!
You just have to try their Acai berry juice. You want find anything like it ever again. A truly life-changing experience.
Duka's
You just have to try their Acai berry juice. You want find anything like it ever again. A truly life-changing experience.
Food Scene
Café Lamas
18a R. Marquês de AbrantesTraditional and delicious. There is no other way to put it.
Enjoy the best Brazilian barbecue you can find at very reasonable prices.
140 locals recommend
Majórica Steakhouse
11/15 Rua Senador VergueiroEnjoy the best Brazilian barbecue you can find at very reasonable prices.
Want to have spanish tapas for dinner. Then "Venga" you will not be disappointed.
126 locals recommend
Venga Bar de Tapas
147 Rua Garcia d'AvilaWant to have spanish tapas for dinner. Then "Venga" you will not be disappointed.
Great place to eat Bruschettas in the upscale Leblon neighborhood.
24 locals recommend
Prima Osteria e Bruschetteria
95 Rua Rainha GuilherminaGreat place to eat Bruschettas in the upscale Leblon neighborhood.
Visit and admire the beautiful view of Copacabana beach while sipping a great cup of coffee from the traditional Confeitaria Colombo.
1284 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoVisit and admire the beautiful view of Copacabana beach while sipping a great cup of coffee from the traditional Confeitaria Colombo.
Treat yourself to one of the best restaurants in town. At the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel http://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/review-38416.html
10 locals recommend
Cipriani
Treat yourself to one of the best restaurants in town. At the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel http://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/review-38416.html
Mundo Verde Catete
214 R. do CateteGrab a quick healthy snack to go at Mundo Verde.
Traditional snack bar with the most delicious sandwiches in town.
348 locals recommend
Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado JúniorTraditional snack bar with the most delicious sandwiches in town.
Delicious food and great atmosphere. This is one of the most popular Quiosques in Parque dos Patins - Lagoa. Usually there is live music.
26 locals recommend
Arab
s/n Av. Borges de MedeirosDelicious food and great atmosphere. This is one of the most popular Quiosques in Parque dos Patins - Lagoa. Usually there is live music.
One of my favorite spots to have nice quiet romantic drinks in Rio. Can't beat the view, the food or the drinks. The menu is inspired by the cousine from the North of Brazil.
193 locals recommend
Palaphita
S/N Av. Epitácio PessoaOne of my favorite spots to have nice quiet romantic drinks in Rio. Can't beat the view, the food or the drinks. The menu is inspired by the cousine from the North of Brazil.
Essentials
Supermercado Zona Sul
29 R. Dias da RochaGreat supermarket nearby. Specialty food, bread and wine.
Pão de Açúcar
15 Rua Pompeu LoureiroLarge supermarket chain open 24x7 for your convenience.
Sightseeing
Can't miss the Sugar Loaf. One of Rio's greatest attractions. Just around the corner.
544 locals recommend
Sugar Loaf cable car station
520 Av. PasteurCan't miss the Sugar Loaf. One of Rio's greatest attractions. Just around the corner.
Pretty self explanatory. If you are visiting Rio and you don't know what the statue of Christ the Redeemer is, then you really need to catch up on your research. Send us an email.We are happy to help!
1936 locals recommend
Christ the Redeemer
Pretty self explanatory. If you are visiting Rio and you don't know what the statue of Christ the Redeemer is, then you really need to catch up on your research. Send us an email.We are happy to help!
Gorgeous views of the city: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Vista_Chinesa_01.jpg
348 locals recommend
Tijuca National Park
850 Estr. da CascatinhaGorgeous views of the city: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Vista_Chinesa_01.jpg
If you can manage make sure to go watch a soccer match at Maracana while in Rio. If you can't it is at least worth a visit. They have guided tours.
1102 locals recommend
Maracanã
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo BrancoIf you can manage make sure to go watch a soccer match at Maracana while in Rio. If you can't it is at least worth a visit. They have guided tours.
Entertainment & Activities
Arpoador
Enjoy beautiful sunset from a privileged location.
Beautiful Botanic Garden. Plan to spend at least a few hours here admiring nature at it's finest.
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
Beautiful Botanic Garden. Plan to spend at least a few hours here admiring nature at it's finest.
Beautiful secluded beach with a delicious see food restaurant overlooking the ocean.
522 locals recommend
Prainha Beach
Beautiful secluded beach with a delicious see food restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Grumari
Beautiful beach just past Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
Arts & Culture
Don't miss great exhibitions at CCBB. Particularly the AnimaMundi, one of the world's most famous Animation Film Festivals.
719 locals recommend
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoDon't miss great exhibitions at CCBB. Particularly the AnimaMundi, one of the world's most famous Animation Film Festivals.
Beautiful inside and out. If you have the chance to plan your trip ahead don't miss the opportunity to get tickets to the ballet. It will be a night to remember.
738 locals recommend
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoBeautiful inside and out. If you have the chance to plan your trip ahead don't miss the opportunity to get tickets to the ballet. It will be a night to remember.