Villa Lenor's guidebook
Neighborhoods
Santa Teresa is one of the first developed neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. It is home to the bonde - Latin America's first electric car. It is a bohemian neighborhood, has cobble stoned streets and beautiful old houses. There is a lot of street art, restaurants, bars and local art shops.
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Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is one of the first developed neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. It is home to the bonde - Latin America's first electric car. It is a bohemian neighborhood, has cobble stoned streets and beautiful old houses. There is a lot of street art, restaurants, bars and local art shops.
Food scene
Cultivar
124 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoThe best pao de queijo in Rio! The acai is also great.
Great typical Brazilian food from the Nordest region. They offer vegetarian and vegan options.
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Café do Alto
143 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoGreat typical Brazilian food from the Nordest region. They offer vegetarian and vegan options.
Tribas Pizza Saudável
109 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoDelicious pizza!
Large market with a huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Try a tapioca or pastel with a caldo do cano (sugarcane juice)!
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Feira Livre da Glória
2702 Av. Augusto SeveroLarge market with a huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Try a tapioca or pastel with a caldo do cano (sugarcane juice)!
This place is a bit pricey but has great sushi and the restaurant is beautiful with a great view!
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Xian Rio
365 Av. Alm. Silvio de NoronhaThis place is a bit pricey but has great sushi and the restaurant is beautiful with a great view!
Empório Jardim
51 R. Visc. da GraçaGreat brunch spot! $$$
Sightseeing
The Tijuca forest is the largest urban forest in the world and is beautiful! There are many trails and waterfalls and it is a great place to go to avoid the heat!
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Ulwandle Garden
Estrada da Vista ChinesaThe Tijuca forest is the largest urban forest in the world and is beautiful! There are many trails and waterfalls and it is a great place to go to avoid the heat!
This hike is moderate to easy and has an amazing view. It gets extremely crowded on the weekends. It is always best to go as early as possible to avoid the heat and crowds!
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Trilha Pedra Bonita - Kmon
This hike is moderate to easy and has an amazing view. It gets extremely crowded on the weekends. It is always best to go as early as possible to avoid the heat and crowds!
Beautiful view of the city. You can take an Uber from the house to here. It is close to Christo so you can walk there after you are done visiting but you must climb a a very steep, paved road to get there.
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Mirante Dona (Santa) Marta
S/N Estr. Mirante Dona MartaBeautiful view of the city. You can take an Uber from the house to here. It is close to Christo so you can walk there after you are done visiting but you must climb a a very steep, paved road to get there.
This is about 2km from the house. We recommend walking there so you can pass through and get to know the neighborhood. This place is always very crowded so again, best to get there early!
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Izinkuni zeSelaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroThis is about 2km from the house. We recommend walking there so you can pass through and get to know the neighborhood. This place is always very crowded so again, best to get there early!
My favorite place in Rio, the largest urban forest in the world! There are endless trails (trilhas) and waterfalls! On super hot days I prefer to go here over the beach - it is the best place to beat the heat!
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Parque Florestal da Tijuca
My favorite place in Rio, the largest urban forest in the world! There are endless trails (trilhas) and waterfalls! On super hot days I prefer to go here over the beach - it is the best place to beat the heat!