Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoOne of The best views of Rio
Baretto-Londra
80 Avenida Vieira SoutoOne of the finest places of Rio
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelThe best Restaurant of the city
his Amazonian juice and snack joint opposite Flamengo beach has a stream of devoted regulars, with whom you'll have to jostle with for elbow space at the counter. Options are limited but immensely fla
104 locals recommend
Tacacá do Norte
his Amazonian juice and snack joint opposite Flamengo beach has a stream of devoted regulars, with whom you'll have to jostle with for elbow space at the counter. Options are limited but immensely fla
The vaulted ceiling of the belle epoque Confeitaria Colombo is a reminder of Rio's elegant high society era, when the city was still Brazil's capital (a distinction it lost to Brasília in 1960). Colom
1015 locals recommend
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoThe vaulted ceiling of the belle epoque Confeitaria Colombo is a reminder of Rio's elegant high society era, when the city was still Brazil's capital (a distinction it lost to Brasília in 1960). Colom
A Brazilian and child of a Macanese immigrant, Silvana Assumpção spares no hyperbole when describing the richness of the Macau gastronomy and why she is intent on preserving it. Newly opened in the Gl
Fat Choi Restaurante
127 R. do CateteA Brazilian and child of a Macanese immigrant, Silvana Assumpção spares no hyperbole when describing the richness of the Macau gastronomy and why she is intent on preserving it. Newly opened in the Gl
The Delírio Tropical chain is a great option for vegetarians or anyone who's had their fill of Brazil's trademark meaty dishes. It's a slightly different approach than Rio's ubiquitous "kilo" joints,
175 locals recommend
Delírio Tropical Ipanema
48 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThe Delírio Tropical chain is a great option for vegetarians or anyone who's had their fill of Brazil's trademark meaty dishes. It's a slightly different approach than Rio's ubiquitous "kilo" joints,
The hangout of choice for Rio's 'gente bonita'(beautiful people) this super-chic bar-nightclub at the legendary Copacabana Palace is the place to come if you want to rub shoulders with soap stars, mod
Bar do Copa
Avenida AtlânticaThe hangout of choice for Rio's 'gente bonita'(beautiful people) this super-chic bar-nightclub at the legendary Copacabana Palace is the place to come if you want to rub shoulders with soap stars, mod
Sightseeing
Sugarloaf Mountain
You won't forget that view
GRES Academic Willow
104 R. Silva TélesLet's learn how to dance the samba
Trem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme VelhoThe most important monument of the city
The Garden was founded in 1808 by John VI and brings together 8000 flower and plant species from Brazil and the world. It is located in Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008.
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
The Garden was founded in 1808 by John VI and brings together 8000 flower and plant species from Brazil and the world. It is located in Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008.
This beautiful park, at the base of Floresta da Tijuca, is about 1km from Jardim Botânico. It has English-style gardens, little lakes and a mansion that houses the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of V
1473 locals recommend
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoThis beautiful park, at the base of Floresta da Tijuca, is about 1km from Jardim Botânico. It has English-style gardens, little lakes and a mansion that houses the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of V
Pedra da Gávea Hiking with Easy Climb
The ascent takes around two and a half hours and, once close to the top, you will probably feel the butterflies. Besides a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 4
434 locals recommend
Pedra da Gávea
Pedra da Gávea Hiking with Easy Climb
The ascent takes around two and a half hours and, once close to the top, you will probably feel the butterflies. Besides a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 4
As you stroll this world-famous beach you'll encounter a cross section of the city's residents, each favoring a particular stretch. Families predominate in the area by near Posto (Post) 10, for instan
279 locals recommend
Ipanema
As you stroll this world-famous beach you'll encounter a cross section of the city's residents, each favoring a particular stretch. Families predominate in the area by near Posto (Post) 10, for instan
The Chinese View is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful views of Rio. Located in Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood and inside Tijuca’s Forest, it is considered the largest Latin America monument
348 locals recommend
Tijuca National Park
850 Estr. da CascatinhaThe Chinese View is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful views of Rio. Located in Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood and inside Tijuca’s Forest, it is considered the largest Latin America monument
Everything Else
Lord Jim
44 R. Paul RedfernOne of the best pubs in Rio de Janeiro
A great place to take the pulse of the vibrant Brazilian fine-arts scene, the Museum of Modern Art occupies a striking concrete-and-glass modernist building. Augmenting the permanent collection of abo
703 locals recommend
Museum of Modern Art
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueA great place to take the pulse of the vibrant Brazilian fine-arts scene, the Museum of Modern Art occupies a striking concrete-and-glass modernist building. Augmenting the permanent collection of abo
Mundial
71 Rua Siqueira CamposThe best price
Maracanã, officially called Estádio Mário Filho, was built to serve as the flagship venue for the 1950 World Cup. It was meant to become the biggest football stadium in the world.
Construction began
179 locals recommend
Maracanã
439 Av. Pres. Castelo BrancoMaracanã, officially called Estádio Mário Filho, was built to serve as the flagship venue for the 1950 World Cup. It was meant to become the biggest football stadium in the world.
Construction began
Armação dos Búzios frequently known by the locals as just Búzios, is a holiday destination and a metropolis positioned in the district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city has been admired tourist dest
45 locals recommend
Rua D
Rua Naara PereiraArmação dos Búzios frequently known by the locals as just Búzios, is a holiday destination and a metropolis positioned in the district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city has been admired tourist dest
Beautiful views of the classic Leblon and Ipanema beaches. Well worth a short stop for photos. Not to be missed if you are traveling on the Avenida Niemeyer.
194 locals recommend
Leblon's Lookout
Avenida NiemeyerBeautiful views of the classic Leblon and Ipanema beaches. Well worth a short stop for photos. Not to be missed if you are traveling on the Avenida Niemeyer.
Arpoador beach is situated between the two most famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana and Ipanema.
This beautiful white sandy beach attracts a large number of tourists and locals as well.
95 locals recommend
Hotel Arpoador
177 R. Francisco Otaviano
Arpoador beach is situated between the two most famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana and Ipanema.
This beautiful white sandy beach attracts a large number of tourists and locals as well.
Mais um local privilegiado para quem gosta de fotografia em Santa Teresa. Do Parque das Ruínas se tem belas vistas, incluindo o centro da cidade, a Baía de Guanabara e o Pão de Açúcar. Aberto de terça
512 locals recommend
Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho NobreMais um local privilegiado para quem gosta de fotografia em Santa Teresa. Do Parque das Ruínas se tem belas vistas, incluindo o centro da cidade, a Baía de Guanabara e o Pão de Açúcar. Aberto de terça
Drinks & Nightlife
Pavão Azul Bar
71 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaThe carioca way to have fun
offers huge portions of Carioca (Rio) favourites, like the escondidinho (£7), a yucca-root lined dish filled with a meat (beef, chicken, shrimp, or cod) and topped with a crispy layer of parmesan. The
100 locals recommend
Bar do Adão
offers huge portions of Carioca (Rio) favourites, like the escondidinho (£7), a yucca-root lined dish filled with a meat (beef, chicken, shrimp, or cod) and topped with a crispy layer of parmesan. The
Walk into Bar Brasil and you get a snapshot of what the city was like in the middle of the last century, when Rio was still the capital of a booming Brazil and Lapa was its cultural and intellectual h
36 locals recommend
Restaurante Bar Brasil
90 Av. Mem de SáWalk into Bar Brasil and you get a snapshot of what the city was like in the middle of the last century, when Rio was still the capital of a booming Brazil and Lapa was its cultural and intellectual h
Bottled cerveja may be the drink of choice in every other city in Brazil, but in Rio it is chopp, a light, refreshing draught beer served with a creamy head in tall glasses. And Jobi, a Rio institutio
304 locals recommend
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaBottled cerveja may be the drink of choice in every other city in Brazil, but in Rio it is chopp, a light, refreshing draught beer served with a creamy head in tall glasses. And Jobi, a Rio institutio
It's all about the view here – and the legendary salgadinhos. Grab a cold beer and a few nibbles from the selection on offer at the enormous counter, cross the street and sit on the sea wall, watch th
420 locals recommend
Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeIt's all about the view here – and the legendary salgadinhos. Grab a cold beer and a few nibbles from the selection on offer at the enormous counter, cross the street and sit on the sea wall, watch th
These days Copacabana is about as fashionable as the Barry Manilow song of the same name – or Rod Stewart or Mick Jagger, two of the many famous names who have eaten in Cervantes. The tiny 56-year-old
348 locals recommend
Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado JúniorThese days Copacabana is about as fashionable as the Barry Manilow song of the same name – or Rod Stewart or Mick Jagger, two of the many famous names who have eaten in Cervantes. The tiny 56-year-old
Bar Astor
110 Av. Vieira Soutoone of my favorite places
Delirium Café
183 R. Barão da Torrenice place to drink
Bar Carioquinha's
678 R. da AboliçãoBeers from all arond the world
Lapa Irish Pub
147 R. Evaristo da VeigaExcellent Pub
Shenanigan’s
112 A R. Visc. de PirajáAlso a nice pub
Mud Bug - Sport Bar
16 R. Rodolfo DantasA good choice also near Copacabana Palace
Irish Pub
Small,quiet and decent pub
Balcony
1424 Avenida AtlânticaHave Fun
Shopping
Fashion Mall
899 Estr. da GáveaThe best mall in Rio
t is one of the city’s oldest shopping centers and it was inaugurated in 1980. It has several restaurants and 380 stores hence making it a great place to discover carioca’s fashion particularly during
1462 locals recommend
Shopping Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro Müllert is one of the city’s oldest shopping centers and it was inaugurated in 1980. It has several restaurants and 380 stores hence making it a great place to discover carioca’s fashion particularly during
The historic mall is the perfect setting for a bustling street market with a market day held on first Saturday of every month. Taking a taxi to this shopping center will give you an opportunity to pur
29 locals recommend
Polo Novo Rio Antigo
20 R. dos InválidosThe historic mall is the perfect setting for a bustling street market with a market day held on first Saturday of every month. Taking a taxi to this shopping center will give you an opportunity to pur
Whereas the name ‘hippie fair’ may probably conjure images of incense sticks and flowing kaftans, this doesn’t meant that this colorful market that is situated in Ipanema isn’t a great place for a sho
517 locals recommend
Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Whereas the name ‘hippie fair’ may probably conjure images of incense sticks and flowing kaftans, this doesn’t meant that this colorful market that is situated in Ipanema isn’t a great place for a sho
Stores at this arcade sell all the clothing and equipment you'll need for a surfing or sporting vacation.
Contact Information
Address: Rua Francisco Otaviano 67, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 2
105 locals recommend
Galeria River
67 R. Francisco OtavianoStores at this arcade sell all the clothing and equipment you'll need for a surfing or sporting vacation.
Contact Information
Address: Rua Francisco Otaviano 67, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 2
Jeffrey Store
8 R. TubiraArtesenal Bear
and art gallery
Arts & Culture
Rio Scenarium stands out among Rio de Janeiro bars, as it helped trigger a renovation trend in Lapa, a historic district with a strong musical and nightlife tradition dating back to the first half of
694 locals recommend
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioRio Scenarium stands out among Rio de Janeiro bars, as it helped trigger a renovation trend in Lapa, a historic district with a strong musical and nightlife tradition dating back to the first half of
Discover what’s more conceptual and innovative in the art world. The gallery has a bit of everything: installations, sculptures, collages, and even an embroidered cloth book. Do not forget to check ou
15 locals recommend
Galeria 1.618
840 Rua Gustavo SampaioDiscover what’s more conceptual and innovative in the art world. The gallery has a bit of everything: installations, sculptures, collages, and even an embroidered cloth book. Do not forget to check ou
t’s where photography reins! For the lovers of Rio de Janeiro, there you will find beautiful pictures of the city. But what’s really impressive are the photos dedicated to the residents of Rio’s subur
Galeria 847
847 Estr. da Gáveat’s where photography reins! For the lovers of Rio de Janeiro, there you will find beautiful pictures of the city. But what’s really impressive are the photos dedicated to the residents of Rio’s subur
his is the first place where you should go to enjoy a good ballad.
Beautiful people from all over Rio de Janeiro same different States and even visit the House.
Has the best snacks & the best beer,
308 locals recommend
Lapa 40º
97 R. Riachuelohis is the first place where you should go to enjoy a good ballad.
Beautiful people from all over Rio de Janeiro same different States and even visit the House.
Has the best snacks & the best beer,
Artsy and fun - this is a great place to spend an afternoon. Lots of great shops, fun street vendors, and cute little bars. Once the sun starts to set people spill out of the bars into the street and
593 locals recommend
Santa Teresa
Artsy and fun - this is a great place to spend an afternoon. Lots of great shops, fun street vendors, and cute little bars. Once the sun starts to set people spill out of the bars into the street and
One of the city’s most picturesque spots, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is encircled by a 7.2km walking/cycling path. Bikes are available for hire (R$10 per hour) from stands along the east side of the lak
1379 locals recommend
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
One of the city’s most picturesque spots, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is encircled by a 7.2km walking/cycling path. Bikes are available for hire (R$10 per hour) from stands along the east side of the lak
Parque do Flamengo
s/n Av. Infante Dom HenriqueBeautifull
Essentials
UPA 24H Copacabana
143 Rua Siqueira Camposvery near
Pão de Açúcar
493 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaAlso near
Guerin Padaria & Confeitaria de Paris
920 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaPerfection