Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing
The main spot of Copacabana. Beautiful beach to have a sunbath, take pictures and go for a walk/running/cycling in the sidewalk.
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Isibhakabhaka saseCopacabana
The main spot of Copacabana. Beautiful beach to have a sunbath, take pictures and go for a walk/running/cycling in the sidewalk.
Fort built when Brazil was still a colony. Very beautiful view to the beaches of Zona Sul and Guanabara Bay (Baía de Guanabara). Not open on Mondays and free for visiting on Tuesdays
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Duke of Caxias Fort
s/n Praça Alm. Júlio de NoronhaFort built when Brazil was still a colony. Very beautiful view to the beaches of Zona Sul and Guanabara Bay (Baía de Guanabara). Not open on Mondays and free for visiting on Tuesdays
Brazilian Army Museum
Great view or Copacabana beach
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Isango le-Copacabana
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoBrazilian Army Museum
Great view or Copacabana beach
Famous amazing sunset. Don´t be shy, clap your hands for this mother nature show!
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Arpoador
Famous amazing sunset. Don´t be shy, clap your hands for this mother nature show!
Fort built in 16th century to defend the city from invasors. Lots of history and breathtaking views. Check visit days and time.
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Fortaleza de São João
S/n Al. Floriano PeixotoFort built in 16th century to defend the city from invasors. Lots of history and breathtaking views. Check visit days and time.
I-Jardim Botanical e-Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoBotanical garden
Must see!
Two mountains connected by a cablecar.
Amazing view of the city and the Guanbara Bay
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I-Sugarloaf Mountain
Must see!
Two mountains connected by a cablecar.
Amazing view of the city and the Guanbara Bay
Shopping
Very known shopping mall in Zona Sul. Lots of options for buying and eating.
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Shopping Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro MüllerVery known shopping mall in Zona Sul. Lots of options for buying and eating.
Restaurants, movies, general shops
Starbucks coffee
Great view of Guanabara Bay
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Botafogo Praia Shopping
400 R. Praia de BotafogoRestaurants, movies, general shops
Starbucks coffee
Great view of Guanabara Bay
Essentials
Natural supermarket, lots of fruits, vegetables and healthy options
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Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorNatural supermarket, lots of fruits, vegetables and healthy options
More mainstream supermarket for buying groceries
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Princesa Supermercados
34 R. BolívarMore mainstream supermarket for buying groceries
Supermarket
Nice cheese, wines, etc.
Pizza to go
Breakfast
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Supermercado Zona Sul - Leme, Av. Atlântica
866 Av. AtlânticaSupermarket
Nice cheese, wines, etc.
Pizza to go
Breakfast
Food Scene
Open 24 hours a day. Goodplace for snacks. Try the "Coxinha com requeijão"
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Fornalha
33 R. Min. Viveiros de CastroOpen 24 hours a day. Goodplace for snacks. Try the "Coxinha com requeijão"
Churrascaria Brazilian style. All you can eat: meat, chicken and pork.
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Churrascaria Carretão Lido
55 R. Ronald de CarvalhoChurrascaria Brazilian style. All you can eat: meat, chicken and pork.
Coffee, Tea, Pasta, Salads, Pastries, Cakes... nham... It´s inside Copacabana´s Fortress, where we have Brazilian Army Museum. Great view from Copacabana Beach
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Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoCoffee, Tea, Pasta, Salads, Pastries, Cakes... nham... It´s inside Copacabana´s Fortress, where we have Brazilian Army Museum. Great view from Copacabana Beach
World famous brazilian barbecue restaurant (churrascaria).
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Fogo de Chão Botafogo
S/N Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraWorld famous brazilian barbecue restaurant (churrascaria).
Carioca´s style bar with portuguese dishes and a great view to Urca beach.
Beers, drinks, snacks, meals.
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Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraCarioca´s style bar with portuguese dishes and a great view to Urca beach.
Beers, drinks, snacks, meals.
Arab
s/n Av. Borges de MedeirosArabian food
Live music at weekends
Nice view by the lagoon
Restaurante La Maison
2634 Av. AtlânticaInternational food
Fish, shrimp
Joaquina
974 Av. AtlânticaBrazilian food
Nice caipirinhas
Everything Else
Cardeal Arcoverde station
Rua Barata RibeiroNearest metro station.
City´s official touristic information point
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Empresa de Turismo do Município do Rio de Janeiro - RIOTUR
183 Av. Princesa IsabelCity´s official touristic information point
Drinks & Nightlife
Late night bohemian point: try the super filled sandwiches with a cold draft beer (chopp)
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Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado JúniorLate night bohemian point: try the super filled sandwiches with a cold draft beer (chopp)
Very popular bar/restaurant with good food. Best spot to see the sunset in Guanabara Bay
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Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeVery popular bar/restaurant with good food. Best spot to see the sunset in Guanabara Bay
Arts & Culture
Casa Daros
159 Rua General SeverianoCultural center
Contemporany art