Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Best place for Feijoada - typical brazilian food
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Casa da Feijoada
10B R. Prudente de MoraisBest place for Feijoada - typical brazilian food
Cute, cozy, romantic organic sort of oriental contemporary cuisine with great drinks
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Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaCute, cozy, romantic organic sort of oriental contemporary cuisine with great drinks
Incredible place to have original drinks by the lake. Ask for the high sofa and enjoy the view from above
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Palaphita Kitch
Incredible place to have original drinks by the lake. Ask for the high sofa and enjoy the view from above
When you visit Botanical Gardens, the perfect spot for a bite and a glass of wine.
Exit near the research instituto(saida instituto pesquisa) not the main one which you probably entered
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Jojo Café Bistrô
812 Rua Pacheco LeãoWhen you visit Botanical Gardens, the perfect spot for a bite and a glass of wine.
Exit near the research instituto(saida instituto pesquisa) not the main one which you probably entered
How about a quick temaki, nipo brazilian style. Next door there's a good pizza by the slice, VEZPA
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Koni
44 R. Constante RamosHow about a quick temaki, nipo brazilian style. Next door there's a good pizza by the slice, VEZPA
A classic chichy eating place. Great mediterranean food, Great wine list. Prices are not modest. Next door they have their café, which is more affordable and also good.
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Terzetto Café
28 Rua JangadeirosA classic chichy eating place. Great mediterranean food, Great wine list. Prices are not modest. Next door they have their café, which is more affordable and also good.
An ok place to eat with lot's of character open air. On the penthouse of the bldg there's a branch of GENTIL CARIOCA a gallery owned by Ernesto Neto . A must and a great view.
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Bar Lagoa
1674 Av. Epitácio PessoaAn ok place to eat with lot's of character open air. On the penthouse of the bldg there's a branch of GENTIL CARIOCA a gallery owned by Ernesto Neto . A must and a great view.
Eating crepe in rio? this is the place. Strangely refined, old style, cozy, earie, I don't know. You judge. But it's worth it
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Le Blé Noir
19 - A R. Xavier da SilveiraEating crepe in rio? this is the place. Strangely refined, old style, cozy, earie, I don't know. You judge. But it's worth it
Great eat-by-weight fresh food. Tip? get what you want and have it across the street, in the square, in open air.
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Fazendola
14 R. JangadeirosGreat eat-by-weight fresh food. Tip? get what you want and have it across the street, in the square, in open air.
one of the best seafood places in the world. Sting and Madonna come here every single time they are in town. Seriously. If you bump, don't stare, please, Just not Rio style
R. Barão da Torre, 192
one of the best seafood places in the world. Sting and Madonna come here every single time they are in town. Seriously. If you bump, don't stare, please, Just not Rio style
great quality organic food.
The whole street is basically filled with good restaurants. Argumento book shop is a nice place for cds and books and has a good cafe inside
R. Dias Ferreira, 199
199 Rua Dias Ferreiragreat quality organic food.
The whole street is basically filled with good restaurants. Argumento book shop is a nice place for cds and books and has a good cafe inside
Great Italian Gellato. Good sandwiches. Cozy place
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Felice Ipanema
30 Rua Gomes CarneiroGreat Italian Gellato. Good sandwiches. Cozy place
Good food, nice ambient, excellent draught beer. Beautiful people. Open 24h/7days. Seabreeze is free. The rest is decently priced
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Av. Vieira Souto, 110
Good food, nice ambient, excellent draught beer. Beautiful people. Open 24h/7days. Seabreeze is free. The rest is decently priced
Guimas restaurant is pure rio charm, next door to the action of baixo gavea, but quieter environment
Rua José Roberto Macedo Soares
Rua José Roberto Macedo SoaresGuimas restaurant is pure rio charm, next door to the action of baixo gavea, but quieter environment
R. dos Oitis, 6
6 Rua dos Oitiscare for a sushi with beautiful people seated outside under the trees?
Exquisite Italian food in a refined setting with a wonderful wine list.
Hint:Much cheaper on lunch time.
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Gero Ipanema
157 R. Aníbal de MendonçaExquisite Italian food in a refined setting with a wonderful wine list.
Hint:Much cheaper on lunch time.
If you prefer a calmer atmosphere than the one found in Churrascarias, this is the place to come. Great antipasti, Try the pao de queijo. Upscale but not stuck up.
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Esplanada Grill
600 R. Barão da TorreIf you prefer a calmer atmosphere than the one found in Churrascarias, this is the place to come. Great antipasti, Try the pao de queijo. Upscale but not stuck up.
A classic. The best antipasti in Rio, a superb wine list. When Lula got elected he came here to celebrate drinking Romanée Conti. Not chic, not not pretentious, not cheap, not expensive, great choice!
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Antica Osteria Dell'Angolo
40 R. Paul RedfernA classic. The best antipasti in Rio, a superb wine list. When Lula got elected he came here to celebrate drinking Romanée Conti. Not chic, not not pretentious, not cheap, not expensive, great choice!
Great seafood and great wine list in a Phillpe Starck designed hotel. Have a caipirinha next door at LONDRA club.
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Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
80 Av. Vieira SoutoGreat seafood and great wine list in a Phillpe Starck designed hotel. Have a caipirinha next door at LONDRA club.
Restaurante Milano Doc
134 Rua Gomes CarneiroIt's near, it's good.
Av. Vieira Souto, 234
234 Avenida Vieira SoutoChic restaurant by the beach almost next door to Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim
Owned by an American guy. Gay friendly. Occasionally hosts thrift shops. Place to meet expats
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Gringo Cafe
240 R. Barão da TorreOwned by an American guy. Gay friendly. Occasionally hosts thrift shops. Place to meet expats
Great sandwiches, great drinks,with a personal dj. Opens late hours.
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Aníbal
112 Rua Aníbal de MendonçaGreat sandwiches, great drinks,with a personal dj. Opens late hours.
Nice little cheap neighborhood restaurant. Rio's detached style.
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Paz e Amor
173 Rua Garcia d'AvilaNice little cheap neighborhood restaurant. Rio's detached style.
20+ kinds of Risotto. Sake Risotto with tuna crust, gergelin and teriaki, pork with caramelized pineapple, arancini mushroom with truffles. And, other more conventional...
R. Aníbal de Mendonça, 175
20+ kinds of Risotto. Sake Risotto with tuna crust, gergelin and teriaki, pork with caramelized pineapple, arancini mushroom with truffles. And, other more conventional...
View to Ipanema beach. Pear Ravioli with Brie. Octopuss carpaccio, shitake and squids, lamb, lobsters... Eco leather seats and a blue view...
Av. Vieira Souto, 320
View to Ipanema beach. Pear Ravioli with Brie. Octopuss carpaccio, shitake and squids, lamb, lobsters... Eco leather seats and a blue view...
Hungry for a munchie. have a bruschetta. All kinds, beautiful young crowd, reasonably priced, outdoor seating and great sangrias
R. Rainha Guilhermina, 95
Hungry for a munchie. have a bruschetta. All kinds, beautiful young crowd, reasonably priced, outdoor seating and great sangrias
With a concept of healthy fast food. The recipe was so successful, that quickly the loyal fans with his hareburguer won fun and delicious vegetarian sandwiches line.
R. Francisco Otaviano, 69
With a concept of healthy fast food. The recipe was so successful, that quickly the loyal fans with his hareburguer won fun and delicious vegetarian sandwiches line.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 206
STARBUCKS COFFEE
Great restaurant in Santa Tereza. Enjoy the lunch special. About half price on the top notch food.
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MGallery Santa Teresa Hotel
660 R. Alm. AlexandrinoGreat restaurant in Santa Tereza. Enjoy the lunch special. About half price on the top notch food.
Top Notch Restaurant with great almost half price lunch specials. Very near Botanical Gardens and the Lake.
Avenida Lineu de Paula Machado, 916
Top Notch Restaurant with great almost half price lunch specials. Very near Botanical Gardens and the Lake.
Rua Uruguai, 380
Different meats. Ostrich, Wild boar, quail, etc, etc...
Direct subway there.
Goes along with the saturdays antique fair on the St. // O antigo empório, em atividade há 107 anos, promove uma animada roda de samba no dia da feira.
Avenida Gomes Freire, 256
Goes along with the saturdays antique fair on the St. // O antigo empório, em atividade há 107 anos, promove uma animada roda de samba no dia da feira.
Goes along with the saturdays antique fair on the St. // No cardápio há dicas como o penne com paleta de cordeiro desfiada
Rua do Lavradio, 36
Goes along with the saturdays antique fair on the St. // No cardápio há dicas como o penne com paleta de cordeiro desfiada
Same owner as Irajá Gastro, this cozy bistrot serves great food, excellent wines and decent price.
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Formidable Bistrot
148 R. João LíraSame owner as Irajá Gastro, this cozy bistrot serves great food, excellent wines and decent price.
Puro
43 R. Visc. de CarandaíA great new addition to the contemporary cuisine scene
A good eating option if you're visiting Sugar Loaf
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Julíus Brasseríe
986 Av. PortugalA good eating option if you're visiting Sugar Loaf
A funky petit bar with lots of charm, same street as the great Comuna
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Crazy Cats Bistrô
A funky petit bar with lots of charm, same street as the great Comuna
Arguably the best burger in the world for one obvious detail, they care about the bread too! Young artsy crowd. And the stand up bar across the street is always packed
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Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de MaranguapeArguably the best burger in the world for one obvious detail, they care about the bread too! Young artsy crowd. And the stand up bar across the street is always packed
The nearest churrascaria to the house.
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Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
112 R. Visc. de PirajáThe nearest churrascaria to the house.
Michelin guide rated as one of the best restaurants in the world. Reservation needed at least 10 days in advance.
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Lasai Restaurante
35 Rua Conde de IrajáMichelin guide rated as one of the best restaurants in the world. Reservation needed at least 10 days in advance.
The place for authentic swiss fondue. Pretty strange decor. Classic fun.
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Casa da Suiça
157 Rua Cândido MendesThe place for authentic swiss fondue. Pretty strange decor. Classic fun.
Espaço 7zero6
706 Av. Vieira Soutobrunch with a view
Excellent place for fine groceries, sandwiches, tea, great snacks, great wines.
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Casa Carandaí
165 R. Lopes QuintasExcellent place for fine groceries, sandwiches, tea, great snacks, great wines.
If you find the original far (near maracanã) try this branch for the famous bolinho de feijoada and great craft beers
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Aconchego Carioca
48 R. Rainha GuilherminaIf you find the original far (near maracanã) try this branch for the famous bolinho de feijoada and great craft beers
Estr. da Vendinha, 68. Amazing view, great food. Pricy and simple. But amazing. If you go to Prainha or Grumari, this is the spot.
Estr. da Vendinha, 68
68 Estrada da VendinhaEstr. da Vendinha, 68. Amazing view, great food. Pricy and simple. But amazing. If you go to Prainha or Grumari, this is the spot.
Sophisticated lunch with a great view. Right on Praça Mauá where Museu do Amanha and MAR are Avenida Rio Branco, 1, 10º andar, Centro
Av. Rio Branco, 1
1 Avenida Rio BrancoSophisticated lunch with a great view. Right on Praça Mauá where Museu do Amanha and MAR are Avenida Rio Branco, 1, 10º andar, Centro
Great view, great food. Great companion for the museum-downtown stroll.
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Restaurante Ancoramar
184 Praça Mal. ÂncoraGreat view, great food. Great companion for the museum-downtown stroll.
Bar, Restaurant or Club? You decide. Up till 10pm, a regular restaurant inside the fancy Jockey Club. After 10...lights go down, music up,waiters walk in costumes, people step on tables, anything goes
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Bagatelle
31 Praça Santos DumontBar, Restaurant or Club? You decide. Up till 10pm, a regular restaurant inside the fancy Jockey Club. After 10...lights go down, music up,waiters walk in costumes, people step on tables, anything goes
Excellent Portuguese restaurant with view to the lake.
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Rancho Português
136 R. Maria QuitériaExcellent Portuguese restaurant with view to the lake.
Great traditional Mediterranean restaurant next to Feira de São Cristóvão.
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Casa do Sardo
405 R. São CristóvãoGreat traditional Mediterranean restaurant next to Feira de São Cristóvão.
Care for Polish food and a terrific chocolate desert?
Across the street from Pavão Azul.
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Restaurante a Polonesa
116 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaCare for Polish food and a terrific chocolate desert?
Across the street from Pavão Azul.
Boulangerie Carioca
555 Av. Olegário MacielBread and coffee, french way
EXCELLENT, CHEAP AND DELICIOUS OPTION TO EAT (or have a juice) before or after visiting Cristo Redentor
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Prana Vegetariano
37 R. Lopes QuintasEXCELLENT, CHEAP AND DELICIOUS OPTION TO EAT (or have a juice) before or after visiting Cristo Redentor
Empório Jardim
51 R. Visc. da GraçaGreat for breakfast or afternoon snack.
Refeitório
226 Av. Gomes FreireBrazilian food a step above the sameness of Lapa
Great option for when strolling around old rio CCBB, praça mauá, etc.
LUNCH weekdays ONLY
L'Atelier du Cuisinier
97 R. Teófilo OtoniGreat option for when strolling around old rio CCBB, praça mauá, etc.
LUNCH weekdays ONLY
Everything Else
Gym center with pool, daily and weekly rates
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Bodytech - Gomes Carneiro
90 R. Gomes CarneiroGym center with pool, daily and weekly rates
General Osório
010 R. JangadeirosSUBWAY STATION
IPANEMA General OSORIO
Amazônia Soul
37 R. Teixeira de MeloBest fresh Açai and amazonian dishes
You must probably landed here. Just a reference.
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Iphondo lezindiza lezwe RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim
s/nº Av. Vinte de JaneiroYou must probably landed here. Just a reference.
If you are going to Sao Paulo, choose this as a departure airport. It's closer than GIG
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I-Airport Rio de Janeiro RJ Santos Dumont
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado FilhoIf you are going to Sao Paulo, choose this as a departure airport. It's closer than GIG
This guide is showing the wrong name. IT's Rua Garcia D'Avila. The place to buy jewerly and fancy stuff like louis vuitton, etc. Venga is a nice tapas bar. Have a sangria for me, will you?
Av. Garcia de Ávila, 147
This guide is showing the wrong name. IT's Rua Garcia D'Avila. The place to buy jewerly and fancy stuff like louis vuitton, etc. Venga is a nice tapas bar. Have a sangria for me, will you?
A cute small place full of authentic style. Surfer and Skateboarder style. Shops and bars.
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Galeria River
67 R. Francisco OtavianoA cute small place full of authentic style. Surfer and Skateboarder style. Shops and bars.
It's an elevator that goes all the way up to a favela.
There's a belvedere.If you feel adventurous, walk out up there and check what a real favela is like.Have a beer while looking the sea.
R. Teixeira de Melo, 91
91 Rua Teixeira de MeloIt's an elevator that goes all the way up to a favela.
There's a belvedere.If you feel adventurous, walk out up there and check what a real favela is like.Have a beer while looking the sea.
Main interstate and international bus station.
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Autódromo Internacional de Jacarépagua
Main interstate and international bus station.
bike around it(8km).have a drink and delicious meal at palaphytas kitsch or a bahian snack at Keka. fly a helicopter at Parque dos Patins, or hike up in the forest(easy) at catacumba park
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Parque da Catacumba
bike around it(8km).have a drink and delicious meal at palaphytas kitsch or a bahian snack at Keka. fly a helicopter at Parque dos Patins, or hike up in the forest(easy) at catacumba park
A great place for artisanal beer in a compound full of bars, including Academia da Cachaça.
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Noi
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteA great place for artisanal beer in a compound full of bars, including Academia da Cachaça.
Av. Gen. San Martin, 1219
Portuguese-Spanish tapas.
The only issue is the picture of Salazar on the wall, that owner won't take off.
Av. Gen. San Martin, 1219
1219 Avenida General San MartinAv. Gen. San Martin, 1219
Portuguese-Spanish tapas.
The only issue is the picture of Salazar on the wall, that owner won't take off.
Great french bakery, wonderful breads, sweets.
Care for a croque monsieur with french wheat ? My favourite is the Pain au Chocolat
Guerin Padaria & Confeitaria de Paris
Great french bakery, wonderful breads, sweets.
Care for a croque monsieur with french wheat ? My favourite is the Pain au Chocolat
I DISRECOMMEND visiting. Due judicial battle, the place is run down.
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Largo do Boticário
26 Beco do BoticárioI DISRECOMMEND visiting. Due judicial battle, the place is run down.
If you're visiting Cristo on a Saturday this street is an excellent match as it houses a farmer's market, a live samba$choro band, lots of action, nice little shops, and an interesting urban design
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Rua General Glicério
Rua General GlicérioIf you're visiting Cristo on a Saturday this street is an excellent match as it houses a farmer's market, a live samba$choro band, lots of action, nice little shops, and an interesting urban design
Void
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaHipster store, hispter products, hipster crowd.
Arts & Culture
Why not jog around the lake?
Or take a pedal boat?
or go to keka's for a typical bahian food?
or have great amazonian food at palaphytas kitsch?
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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Why not jog around the lake?
Or take a pedal boat?
or go to keka's for a typical bahian food?
or have great amazonian food at palaphytas kitsch?
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosShows every night in the heart of Lapa
A complex of food, music and etertainement. The movie theatres with the best view in the world. The newest club for music MIRANDA is here. Restaurants are opening too. 15 min by bike
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Lagoon
3540/101 Av. Epitácio PessoaA complex of food, music and etertainement. The movie theatres with the best view in the world. The newest club for music MIRANDA is here. Restaurants are opening too. 15 min by bike
CCBB is a great Cultural Center. There are many others around, including Paço Imperial. Walk from Here to Paço, in the inner streets to get a glimpse on XVIII century Rio
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I-Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoCCBB is a great Cultural Center. There are many others around, including Paço Imperial. Walk from Here to Paço, in the inner streets to get a glimpse on XVIII century Rio
A tropical copy of Opera Garnier in Rio. Great concerts, mostly classical. Ballet and opera too.
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Theatro Municipal waseRio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoA tropical copy of Opera Garnier in Rio. Great concerts, mostly classical. Ballet and opera too.
The first modernist building in the world. Designed by Le Corbusier and the crew that built Brasilia. Gardens by Burle Marx
Ministério da Cultura
16 R. da ImprensaThe first modernist building in the world. Designed by Le Corbusier and the crew that built Brasilia. Gardens by Burle Marx
I love this place. Arab fast food. Try the lamb roll.
If you get excited, there's a sex shop next door. :)
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Laffa Kebab Store
175 R. Visc. de PirajáI love this place. Arab fast food. Try the lamb roll.
If you get excited, there's a sex shop next door. :)
If you like antiques, this is the place to come. There's also a kind of brazilian Ikea. Lot's of art galleries, some good contemporary
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Shopping Cassino Atlantico
4240 Av. AtlânticaIf you like antiques, this is the place to come. There's also a kind of brazilian Ikea. Lot's of art galleries, some good contemporary
3 art house movie theaters, 1 art gallery, 3 theatres, one excellent gallery, one very nice cafe, all by the beach. Only in Rio. 2 mins from your bed
R. Maria Quitéria, 85
85 Rua Maria Quitéria3 art house movie theaters, 1 art gallery, 3 theatres, one excellent gallery, one very nice cafe, all by the beach. Only in Rio. 2 mins from your bed
World famous architect Oscar Niemeyer (Un Building NYC and Brasilia) has one of his craziest projects. A spaceship floating above water. Cross the bay in the speed boat from Praça Quinze.
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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
s/nº Mirante da Boa ViagemWorld famous architect Oscar Niemeyer (Un Building NYC and Brasilia) has one of his craziest projects. A spaceship floating above water. Cross the bay in the speed boat from Praça Quinze.
Home of the School of Visual arts. Great green park. under the christ, some nice shows and events and expos.
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Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoHome of the School of Visual arts. Great green park. under the christ, some nice shows and events and expos.
Amazing art center in an incredible modernist house, w/burle marx garden.art, film, and more. Unmissable. Great cafe with great food and decent prices. dont forger to check the brand new pavillion
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Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteAmazing art center in an incredible modernist house, w/burle marx garden.art, film, and more. Unmissable. Great cafe with great food and decent prices. dont forger to check the brand new pavillion
Upscale club. Great Caipirinhas. Great settings. Jet setters, pop stars , high class hookers and Indian Techies gather in this Phillipe Stark designed small club.
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Baretto-Londra
80 Avenida Vieira SoutoUpscale club. Great Caipirinhas. Great settings. Jet setters, pop stars , high class hookers and Indian Techies gather in this Phillipe Stark designed small club.
Condomínio da Galeria Astor
605 Rua Visconde de PirajáSESC IPANEMA film theatre with good programing
at the world headquarters of H Stern, you'll find a museum of precious stones.
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HStern
490 Rua Garcia d'Avilaat the world headquarters of H Stern, you'll find a museum of precious stones.
Great little gallery. Contemporary art. Ask to see the "reserva" for what's not on display.
R. Teixeira de Melo, 2
2 Rua Teixeira de MeloGreat little gallery. Contemporary art. Ask to see the "reserva" for what's not on display.
A cutting edge art gallery. Great fun openings on Saturdays. The whole street becomes a rave. Check their website.
R. Gonçalves Ledo, 17
A cutting edge art gallery. Great fun openings on Saturdays. The whole street becomes a rave. Check their website.
A secret cool gallery with a great view,on top of Bar Lagoa. Really nice opening parties, seminars and workshops. Tue and Wed 14 til 20h | Thu - Sat from 14 til 22h
Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1674
A secret cool gallery with a great view,on top of Bar Lagoa. Really nice opening parties, seminars and workshops. Tue and Wed 14 til 20h | Thu - Sat from 14 til 22h
The GLBT crowd of Ipanema gathers on this street. Full of little secrets and hidden doors...
The beach stretch is world famous with massage parlors and a very liberal setting.
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R. Farme de Amoedo
The GLBT crowd of Ipanema gathers on this street. Full of little secrets and hidden doors...
The beach stretch is world famous with massage parlors and a very liberal setting.
Rio's newest museum. Opened March 2013.Set in a XIX century palace. Holds a swiss collection of Latin American art. Will be the biggest in the world.
Don't miss MIRA!, the restaurant inside.
R. Gen. Severiano, 159
Rio's newest museum. Opened March 2013.Set in a XIX century palace. Holds a swiss collection of Latin American art. Will be the biggest in the world.
Don't miss MIRA!, the restaurant inside.
RIO's NEWEST MUSEUM,march 2013, spetacular shows, incredible rooftop view, in an area (PORTO) that is being completely remodeled.
CONTEMPORARY ART, HISTORICAL IMAGERY OF RIO and AN ART SCHOOL.
Praça Mauá
RIO's NEWEST MUSEUM,march 2013, spetacular shows, incredible rooftop view, in an area (PORTO) that is being completely remodeled.
CONTEMPORARY ART, HISTORICAL IMAGERY OF RIO and AN ART SCHOOL.
If you like champagne, channel and electronic music, this place is for you.
Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1484
If you like champagne, channel and electronic music, this place is for you.
Night club with open air area, expat and glbt nights. Near baixo gavea and palaphytas kitsch gavea.
Avenida Padre Leonel Franca, 240
Night club with open air area, expat and glbt nights. Near baixo gavea and palaphytas kitsch gavea.
Rio's new, and incredible museum is a monument in itself designed by Calatrava. In praça mauá, the harbor area that is passing thru a multi billion dollar lift. Lots of options around it.
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I-Museum yezokuba
1 Praça MauáRio's new, and incredible museum is a monument in itself designed by Calatrava. In praça mauá, the harbor area that is passing thru a multi billion dollar lift. Lots of options around it.
Pedra do Sal
Rua Tia CiataGreat Samba almost everyday.
Empress Pier
145 R. Sacadura CabralA Club with good nights
Jazz In' Lounge
63 R. Sacadura CabralA bubble bar with extensive programming
A huge venue for shows and concerts. Great architecture by Christian de Potzamparc.
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Isixeko saseMvubelo
5300 Av. das AméricasA huge venue for shows and concerts. Great architecture by Christian de Potzamparc.
Little cute museum worth checking if you have to wait till your boarding time to Cristo Redentor
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International Museum of Naïve Art of Brazil
561 Rua Cosme VelhoLittle cute museum worth checking if you have to wait till your boarding time to Cristo Redentor
Drinks & Nightlife
If you miss your gringo home, this is the place to meet your other expats. Have a Guiness for me?
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Shenanigan’s
112 A R. Visc. de PirajáIf you miss your gringo home, this is the place to meet your other expats. Have a Guiness for me?
Best place to have a sip of wine watching the sunset.
Jump out the cafe and you are on arpoador beach. Maybe I'm there my self, swimming
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Hotel Arpoador
177 R. Francisco OtavianoBest place to have a sip of wine watching the sunset.
Jump out the cafe and you are on arpoador beach. Maybe I'm there my self, swimming
Banana Jack
6 R. Jangadeirosgringo sports bar. burgers etc.
R. Barão da Torre, 182
182 Rua Barão da TorreThink of a beer. Any beer. Here you have it.
7 days a week pure rio de janeiro action. great for flirting, having a beer on the street...
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Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos Dumont7 days a week pure rio de janeiro action. great for flirting, having a beer on the street...
Great chopp, friendly atmosphere, good casual food. Nearby
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Cervejaria Devassa
416 Rua Prudente de MoraisGreat chopp, friendly atmosphere, good casual food. Nearby
Great drinks, great food.
This whole st is sort of booming.
If you're around copa, or going to Sesc, this place makes a nice match.
Take a look at Roxy Movie Theatre on the corner. Art deco.
R. Bolivar, 21
Great drinks, great food.
This whole st is sort of booming.
If you're around copa, or going to Sesc, this place makes a nice match.
Take a look at Roxy Movie Theatre on the corner. Art deco.
R. Bolivar, 17
Tropical Sangrias, Spanish Catalunyan tapas, in a block full of restaurants
40 different bears. Lichia caipirinhas, prime beef burgers, djs nights, and a theater crowd.
Ter-Qui,18h-1h; Sex e Sab, 18-3h e Dom, 18h-1h
R. Paulo Barreto, 110
40 different bears. Lichia caipirinhas, prime beef burgers, djs nights, and a theater crowd.
Ter-Qui,18h-1h; Sex e Sab, 18-3h e Dom, 18h-1h
Martinis,Cosmos, and a bunch of inventive drinks (nitrogen anyone?)
A XIX century palace.You'll feel like Marie Antoinette, but keep your head at the end.
Tue-Sat17h on...
Telefone: (21) 2551-1278
Praia do Flamengo, 340
Martinis,Cosmos, and a bunch of inventive drinks (nitrogen anyone?)
A XIX century palace.You'll feel like Marie Antoinette, but keep your head at the end.
Tue-Sat17h on...
Telefone: (21) 2551-1278
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 72
Nice, cool, trendy bar, opend 2014
Along with Barzinho, on the same street, this is another new addition to the Lapa scene. As Barzinho, offers a different from all the others approach. More cool, clubish style.
Rua do Lavradio, 11
Along with Barzinho, on the same street, this is another new addition to the Lapa scene. As Barzinho, offers a different from all the others approach. More cool, clubish style.
Goes along with the Saturdays antique fair // the Bar Brasil. Depois da caminhada, o centenário botequim é porto seguro para um bem tirado chope. O suculento kassler, guarnecido de salada de batata (
Avenida Mem de Sá, 90
Goes along with the Saturdays antique fair // the Bar Brasil. Depois da caminhada, o centenário botequim é porto seguro para um bem tirado chope. O suculento kassler, guarnecido de salada de batata (
Goes along with the saturdays antique fair on the st// Barzinho. A casa abre mais cedo, às 13h, com roda de samba. Para acompanhar tira-gostos como a porção de frango empanado com parmesão
Rua do Lavradio, 170
Goes along with the saturdays antique fair on the st// Barzinho. A casa abre mais cedo, às 13h, com roda de samba. Para acompanhar tira-gostos como a porção de frango empanado com parmesão
Owned by the former runners of Favela Chic Paris, this small cheese, wine and beer bar gathers an international, non tourist crowd. Cheap, charming and laid back.
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Canastra Bar
42 R. JangadeirosOwned by the former runners of Favela Chic Paris, this small cheese, wine and beer bar gathers an international, non tourist crowd. Cheap, charming and laid back.
A can't go wronger. Always packed, great chopp, and in Rua Dias Ferreira with all its options.
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Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraA can't go wronger. Always packed, great chopp, and in Rua Dias Ferreira with all its options.
Brewteco Leblon
420 Rua Dias FerreiraA favorite, no frills, artisanal beer. I love it.
A crazy spot with retro tv's. Sometimes a club, sometimes a gayish sexy joint, sometimes just a place where people celebrate birthdays. Never not strange.
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TV BAR e Boate
1417 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaA crazy spot with retro tv's. Sometimes a club, sometimes a gayish sexy joint, sometimes just a place where people celebrate birthdays. Never not strange.
Lot's of bars around this area. Happy hour is great.
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Rua do Mercado
Rua do MercadoLot's of bars around this area. Happy hour is great.
Great companion for Jardim Botanico. A wine store with 9000 bottles with a wine bar inside
Porto Di Vino
207 Rua Visconde de PirajáGreat companion for Jardim Botanico. A wine store with 9000 bottles with a wine bar inside
Boteco D.O.C. IPA
486 Rua das LaranjeirasNice gastro boteco very close by.
Oásis - Rock and Beer
166 Rua Correia DutraA craft beer paradise in Lapa. Mon- Fri das 9h às 19h e Saturday, 9h às 13h
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 22, in Leme.
Fresh produce, good drinks, craft beers.
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 22
22 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaAv. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 22, in Leme.
Fresh produce, good drinks, craft beers.
Av. do Pepê, 530
530 Avenida do PepêAv. do Pepê, 530, kiosk QB 4A
Yummy Argentinian beach kiosk
Nice bar, excellent drinks, good view, open air ceiling, view to corcovado and cristo, next to the botanical gardens. On weekends lots goes on the afternoon, too.
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Sobe
724 Rua Pacheco LeãoNice bar, excellent drinks, good view, open air ceiling, view to corcovado and cristo, next to the botanical gardens. On weekends lots goes on the afternoon, too.
Gente Bem
18 R. Visc. da GraçaNice neighborhood bar with good vibe and food.
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaA classic bar.
Essentials
There's a triangular building on the corner of our st and rua visconde de piraja. On the visconde side there're 3 little shops.1 is a small internet cafe that all sells chips toall cellphone carriers.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 5
There's a triangular building on the corner of our st and rua visconde de piraja. On the visconde side there're 3 little shops.1 is a small internet cafe that all sells chips toall cellphone carriers.
24h supermarket.
serves breakfast and has a decent pizzeria inside.
And another 3 supermarkets within the adjacent 2 blocos in visconde de piraja. I promise you won't starve...
R. Prudente de Morais, 49
49 Rua Prudente de Morais24h supermarket.
serves breakfast and has a decent pizzeria inside.
And another 3 supermarkets within the adjacent 2 blocos in visconde de piraja. I promise you won't starve...
Incredible place with great , high quality, Brazilan and foreign products. Great match with Botanical Gardens nearby
Rua Lopes Quintas, 165
Incredible place with great , high quality, Brazilan and foreign products. Great match with Botanical Gardens nearby
Sightseeing
Oscar Niemeyer building. An early work. If you need a dentist, go here. Inside there're a few shops and art galleries. Attention on A Colecionadora shop ( fashion designer Luiza Marcier.)
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R. Visc. de Pirajá, 111
111 Rua Visconde de PirajáOscar Niemeyer building. An early work. If you need a dentist, go here. Inside there're a few shops and art galleries. Attention on A Colecionadora shop ( fashion designer Luiza Marcier.)
That's where Rio+20 UN conference is held. Some olympic sports wil be played here.
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Pousada Mansão Rio Centro
8626 A Estr. dos BandeirantesThat's where Rio+20 UN conference is held. Some olympic sports wil be played here.
Rua Senhor do Passos and its surrondings/ craziest most intense shopping st in the Rio. In carnival time people flock the streets in search for costumes.
PetShop Saara
181 R. Sete de SetembroRua Senhor do Passos and its surrondings/ craziest most intense shopping st in the Rio. In carnival time people flock the streets in search for costumes.
Bnb got the name wrong. It's Rua Garcia D'ávila. A strip with many good shops of some of the best brands in the world. Gucci, Mont Blanc, Nespresso, Nike, Louis Vuitton, a bunch of good restaurants..
Av. Garcia de Ávila
Bnb got the name wrong. It's Rua Garcia D'ávila. A strip with many good shops of some of the best brands in the world. Gucci, Mont Blanc, Nespresso, Nike, Louis Vuitton, a bunch of good restaurants..
If you go to sugar load, take a time to stroll at this unique jogging lane. You can go inside the forest up to the mountains or see the entrance of the bay. I love it!
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Pista Cláudio Coutinho
If you go to sugar load, take a time to stroll at this unique jogging lane. You can go inside the forest up to the mountains or see the entrance of the bay. I love it!
Morro da Conceição
Great historic, cozy, interesting neighborhood. Nice stroll.
Rio's incredible pristine forest covered litlle beach with a full forest park with an amazing view on the top
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Isibhakabhaka sase-Prainha
Rio's incredible pristine forest covered litlle beach with a full forest park with an amazing view on the top
Shopping
If you like bossa nova you will love this place.
cd's books and etc.
the street is named after the composer of The Girl from Ipanema, who passed here everyday on her way to the beach
R. Vinícius de Moraes, 129
129 Rua Vinícius de MoraesIf you like bossa nova you will love this place.
cd's books and etc.
the street is named after the composer of The Girl from Ipanema, who passed here everyday on her way to the beach
Good shopping mall. Free wi-fi at starbucks. multiplex and food court.
Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290
290 Avenida Afrânio de Melo FrancoGood shopping mall. Free wi-fi at starbucks. multiplex and food court.
Fancy shopping mall. Please bring your wallet and credit card.
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Fashion Mall
899 Estr. da GáveaFancy shopping mall. Please bring your wallet and credit card.
a kmart like store. from hair dryers to dvd's to underwear to cookies, to keyboard, mice, external hard drives, cameras, cell phones, etc....convenient
R. Raul Pompéia, 94
94 Rua Raul Pompéiaa kmart like store. from hair dryers to dvd's to underwear to cookies, to keyboard, mice, external hard drives, cameras, cell phones, etc....convenient
Best designers jewelry. Creative, trendy, hipster, cool, elegant, beautiful, not super expensive
Antonio Bernardo- Garcia D´Ávila
Best designers jewelry. Creative, trendy, hipster, cool, elegant, beautiful, not super expensive
A good, small, trendy, little mall.
Right beside Nossa Senhora da Paz, church, one of the oldest buildings in the neighborhood.
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FARM IPANEMA
1210 Av. Epitácio PessoaA good, small, trendy, little mall.
Right beside Nossa Senhora da Paz, church, one of the oldest buildings in the neighborhood.
Isabela Capetto independent cloth designer.
Attention girls! Really cool stuff here!
Av. Garcia de Ávila, 173
Isabela Capetto independent cloth designer.
Attention girls! Really cool stuff here!
R. Nascimento Silva, 399
ATTENTION GIRLS!
Really cool shop here!
A very local, niche oriented little cute minimall.
From skateboards, to surf wear, to famous vegetarian hareburger.
Even if it's not your crowd,check if you're passing by, because it's authentic
R. Francisco Otaviano, 67
A very local, niche oriented little cute minimall.
From skateboards, to surf wear, to famous vegetarian hareburger.
Even if it's not your crowd,check if you're passing by, because it's authentic
Nice designer shop with original creation. The hippest computer covers, backpacks, purses, shirts, flip flops...MUST SEE.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 462
Nice designer shop with original creation. The hippest computer covers, backpacks, purses, shirts, flip flops...MUST SEE.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 450
NIKE STORE.
You know what you get, and what you'll hear on the speakers
INCREDIBLE JEWERLY, EXCELLENT MUSEUM TOUR.
ON THE CORNER OF THE JEWERLY BLOCK OF Rua Garcia D'ávila. Lot's of other jewerly around.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 504
INCREDIBLE JEWERLY, EXCELLENT MUSEUM TOUR.
ON THE CORNER OF THE JEWERLY BLOCK OF Rua Garcia D'ávila. Lot's of other jewerly around.
Even if you don't care for jewelry, take a look inside. Antonio is not a regular jewerly maker, he's an artist. His creations are unique and you won't find anything so avant garde anywhere.
Av. Garcia de Ávila, 121
Even if you don't care for jewelry, take a look inside. Antonio is not a regular jewerly maker, he's an artist. His creations are unique and you won't find anything so avant garde anywhere.
Elected the best ice cream in Rio in 2013. After 12 years of rule of Mil Frutas, I think you should try both.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 260
Elected the best ice cream in Rio in 2013. After 12 years of rule of Mil Frutas, I think you should try both.
If you are to embark at Santos Dumont airport, here's a new mall, right next to it, with a great view to the bay and sugar loaf.
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Bossa Nova Mall
365 Av. Alm. Silvio de NoronhaIf you are to embark at Santos Dumont airport, here's a new mall, right next to it, with a great view to the bay and sugar loaf.