Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Shenanigan’s
112 A R. Visc. de PirajáVery cozy and fun! :)
Banana Jack
6 R. JangadeirosBanana beer. Seriously, that's curious.
A little bit of Britain in Rio. Just a little. Still awesome.
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Lord Jim
44 R. Paul RedfernA little bit of Britain in Rio. Just a little. Still awesome.
Bar do Beto
51 R. Farme de AmoedoDrinks and snacks.
Live music, good food and nice drinks.
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Restaurante Vinícius e Bossa Nova Bar
39 Rua Vinícius de MoraesLive music, good food and nice drinks.
Food Scene
Fazendola
14 R. JangadeirosGood food and service.
Casa da Feijoada
10B R. Prudente de MoraisYummy brazilian cuisine.
Terzetto Café
28 Rua JangadeirosMediterranean cuisine
Felice Ipanema
30 Rua Gomes CarneiroThe best italian gelatto in town!
Satyricon
192 R. Barão da TorreHighly recommended seafood restaurant.
Amazônia Soul
37 R. Teixeira de MeloAmazonian Bistro, very nice. Incredible food. :)
Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
112 R. Visc. de PirajáBrazilian Barbecue.
Porcao
218 Rua Barão da TorreBrazilian Barbecue, the most famous in town.
The best pizza in town. (And an awesome brownie too.)
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Capricciosa - Ipanema
134 R. Vinícius de MoraesThe best pizza in town. (And an awesome brownie too.)
Frontera
128 R. Visc. de PirajáReally nice pizzas and a very good buffet.
A little far away from the apartment, but beautiful and good. (They have french macarons on the patisserie!)
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Le Viu Bistrô
270 Avenida Ataulfo de PaivaA little far away from the apartment, but beautiful and good. (They have french macarons on the patisserie!)
Koni
44 R. Constante RamosTemakis and a very young and fresh environment.
Zozô
*THE* finest restaurant in town. Great view and awesome food.
A Libanese cuisine restaurant amongst the (chaotic) biggest popular market in town. The market is a great maze, works daytime only. Worth the popular experience.
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Cedro do Líbano
231 R. Sr. dos PassosA Libanese cuisine restaurant amongst the (chaotic) biggest popular market in town. The market is a great maze, works daytime only. Worth the popular experience.
Über traditional spot in town, spectacular patisserie and an awesome restaurant on the second floor.
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Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoÜber traditional spot in town, spectacular patisserie and an awesome restaurant on the second floor.
Guanabara Pizza Restaurant
101 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaFamous pizzeria.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 206
Your favorite coffee shop. :)
Arts & Culture
Cinema, theatre, art gallery and museum. In front of the beach. What is there not to love?
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Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim
176 Av. Vieira SoutoCinema, theatre, art gallery and museum. In front of the beach. What is there not to love?
Teatro Ipanema
Theatre.
Biggest Library in Latin America. Nice cultural spot.
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Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
23 R. DebretBiggest Library in Latin America. Nice cultural spot.
National Art Museum, excellent galleries.
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Iziko lezobuciko zezokumangalisayo zeNkululeko zaseBrazil
199 Av. Rio BrancoNational Art Museum, excellent galleries.
Cinemas, theatre and art galleries. There's a nice library and a very fine restaurant. Try the focaccia.
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I-Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoCinemas, theatre and art galleries. There's a nice library and a very fine restaurant. Try the focaccia.
Hidden inside the downtown, there's an awesome library and reading room, all gothic. The first edition of Os Lusíadas is exposed there.
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I-Royal Portuguese Reading Room
30 R. Luís de CamõesHidden inside the downtown, there's an awesome library and reading room, all gothic. The first edition of Os Lusíadas is exposed there.
Be prepared: the finest theatre in town it's so beautiful it's gonna be hard for you to leave.
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Theatro Municipal waseRio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoBe prepared: the finest theatre in town it's so beautiful it's gonna be hard for you to leave.
João Caetano Theater
s/n Praça TiradentesCheck the programme! :)
Formerly the principal church of the town, its architecture is jaw-dropping.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
s/n Praça Pio XFormerly the principal church of the town, its architecture is jaw-dropping.
The shows and sky-watching are a special experience. :)
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Fundação Planetário da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
100 Rua Vice-Governador Rúbens BerardoThe shows and sky-watching are a special experience. :)
Inspiring art and great views and grounds.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wemveliso WaseMzantsi Afrika
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueInspiring art and great views and grounds.
Beautiful grounds and an incredible cultural center and art gallery.
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Palacio do Catete
153 Rua do CateteBeautiful grounds and an incredible cultural center and art gallery.
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosAmazing shows and the hottest spot in Rio.
Rui Barbosa was one of the brightest writers of Brazil, his house is now an art centre and library.
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Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa
134 R. São ClementeRui Barbosa was one of the brightest writers of Brazil, his house is now an art centre and library.
Brazilian folk museum, incredible place to learn many things about the country. (And have lots of fun!)
Associação de Amigos do Museu Nacional do Folclore
Brazilian folk museum, incredible place to learn many things about the country. (And have lots of fun!)
The museum is a project of Oscar Niemeyer, great art gallery and beautiful sightseeing spot.
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Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
s/nº Mirante da Boa ViagemThe museum is a project of Oscar Niemeyer, great art gallery and beautiful sightseeing spot.
The National Museum stays where the emperor used to live and is an awesome art gallery.
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National Museum of Brazil
Quinta da Boa VistaThe National Museum stays where the emperor used to live and is an awesome art gallery.
Story of the Brazilian Navy and tour to the Fiscal Island, where lies a palace - the last ball of the brazilian Empire happened there.
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Museu Naval
Story of the Brazilian Navy and tour to the Fiscal Island, where lies a palace - the last ball of the brazilian Empire happened there.
Shopping
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoMall with several famous shops.
Letra Viva Livraria
2 R. Luís de CamõesTry the apples and nuts cake. Go for it. Try it. It's fantastic.
The biggest Marketplace in the city, all kinds - seriously, ALL kinds - of stores. Daytime only. Dress lightly - it's hot - and be prepared for the chaos. (Also, don't take your camera.) Cheap prices.
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Saara
004 R. da AlfândegaThe biggest Marketplace in the city, all kinds - seriously, ALL kinds - of stores. Daytime only. Dress lightly - it's hot - and be prepared for the chaos. (Also, don't take your camera.) Cheap prices.
Another nearby mall, big and full of nice shops.
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Shopping Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro MüllerAnother nearby mall, big and full of nice shops.
Everything related to the northeastern brazilian culture in Rio you can find here: delicious foods (try cocada!), regional gifts, fantastic music and a fun place to be. :)
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Feira de São Cristóvão
B47 Rua ParaíbaEverything related to the northeastern brazilian culture in Rio you can find here: delicious foods (try cocada!), regional gifts, fantastic music and a fun place to be. :)
Sightseeing
Good place for hiking. If you're not in the mood for hiking, there's some nice cafés inside.
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Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoGood place for hiking. If you're not in the mood for hiking, there's some nice cafés inside.
The most beautiful place on Earth, hands down. Embrace the city. :)
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uKristu oLungileyo
The most beautiful place on Earth, hands down. Embrace the city. :)
The great carioca symbol, awesome. :)
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Isteshini yekhebhu le-Sugar Loaf
520 Av. PasteurThe great carioca symbol, awesome. :)
The Rio's Zoo is inside one of the most beautiful parks in the city, former house of the emperor.
Zoológico
The Rio's Zoo is inside one of the most beautiful parks in the city, former house of the emperor.
Pedra da Gávea
The hikers will love this sightseeing spot!
The more hardcore type of people can do paraglide jumps from here.
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Pedra Bonita
The more hardcore type of people can do paraglide jumps from here.
Everything Else
The King's botanical garden. We don't have kings anymore, but we have his charming garden.
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Jardim Botânico
The King's botanical garden. We don't have kings anymore, but we have his charming garden.
Entertainment & Activities
This island seems time-suspended. Great place to relax.
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Paquetá Island
This island seems time-suspended. Great place to relax.