Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Everything Else
Basically everything from here is delicious: great place for breakfast, wonderful to get all sorts of goodies to eat at home, delectable desserts, crunchy breads. YUM!
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Talho Capixaba
1022 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaBasically everything from here is delicious: great place for breakfast, wonderful to get all sorts of goodies to eat at home, delectable desserts, crunchy breads. YUM!
Bakery where you can get mouth-watering roasted chicken for very cheap. Be ready for a line on the weekend, totally worth it!
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Confeitaria Rio Lisboa
1030 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaBakery where you can get mouth-watering roasted chicken for very cheap. Be ready for a line on the weekend, totally worth it!
If you think you have to be in Italy to eat the creamiest and tastiest gelato of all times, think again. My favorite is the mix of avocado and neromomo (a very dark chocolate delight).
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Momo Gelato
147 Rua Garcia D'AvilaIf you think you have to be in Italy to eat the creamiest and tastiest gelato of all times, think again. My favorite is the mix of avocado and neromomo (a very dark chocolate delight).
You have to stop here and try açaí (say "ah-sah-EE", though, so that you don't look like a tourist). Then stop again another day to have any other fresh juice. Tangerine, pineapple, boysenberry.......
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BB Lanches
64 R. Aristides EspínolaYou have to stop here and try açaí (say "ah-sah-EE", though, so that you don't look like a tourist). Then stop again another day to have any other fresh juice. Tangerine, pineapple, boysenberry.......
If you want to go on a little shopping spree, the area around the mall also has good options.
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Cia.Marítima
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoIf you want to go on a little shopping spree, the area around the mall also has good options.
On Mondays, you can go listen and dance to the samba, the typical Carioca music.
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Pedra do Sal
Rua Tia CiataOn Mondays, you can go listen and dance to the samba, the typical Carioca music.
My favorite tourist spot in Rio. You will ride the tram up 2 mountain (Morro da Urca and Pão-de-Açúcar). There are little marmosets, a little trail you can hike and the most stunning views of the city
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I-Sugarloaf Mountain
My favorite tourist spot in Rio. You will ride the tram up 2 mountain (Morro da Urca and Pão-de-Açúcar). There are little marmosets, a little trail you can hike and the most stunning views of the city
One of the best beaches of Rio, great for surfing. Access is tough if you're not driving, and, if you are, you should get here before 9am, in order to park. Worth it!!
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Isibhakabhaka sase-Prainha
One of the best beaches of Rio, great for surfing. Access is tough if you're not driving, and, if you are, you should get here before 9am, in order to park. Worth it!!
Beautiful beach, no construction, just you, the ocean and the mountains. Oh, and some seafood restaurants! If you're up for it, there's also a nude beach (Abricó).
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Grumari
Beautiful beach, no construction, just you, the ocean and the mountains. Oh, and some seafood restaurants! If you're up for it, there's also a nude beach (Abricó).
Don't forget your sunscreen! Everything else you can rent or buy at the beach: umbrellas, chairs, coconut water, caipirinhas, beer...
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Praia do Leblon
Don't forget your sunscreen! Everything else you can rent or buy at the beach: umbrellas, chairs, coconut water, caipirinhas, beer...
If you walk to the rock in the end, you'll see the most beautiful sunset. Don't be shy, go ahead and applaud it. Everybody else will.
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Arpoador
If you walk to the rock in the end, you'll see the most beautiful sunset. Don't be shy, go ahead and applaud it. Everybody else will.
Every Sunday, very nice hippie fair. Good for cheap(ish) art, silver bling and leather goods.
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Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Every Sunday, very nice hippie fair. Good for cheap(ish) art, silver bling and leather goods.
There's a bike lane all around it, and several quiosks where you can eat or just have a quick drink. It's 7km long.
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Lagoa
There's a bike lane all around it, and several quiosks where you can eat or just have a quick drink. It's 7km long.
Do NOT miss it! One of the most exquisite botanical gardens in the world. Good café just outside the main entrance (La Bicyclette). If you like croque monsieur, theirs is very tasty.
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Jardim Botânico
Do NOT miss it! One of the most exquisite botanical gardens in the world. Good café just outside the main entrance (La Bicyclette). If you like croque monsieur, theirs is very tasty.
Catch it to go up to the Cristo (the big Christ statue, the main symbol of Rio).
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Trem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme VelhoCatch it to go up to the Cristo (the big Christ statue, the main symbol of Rio).
Bohemian neighborhood with lots of typical northeastern restaurants and little craft shops.
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Santa Teresa
Bohemian neighborhood with lots of typical northeastern restaurants and little craft shops.
Old house that was restored with modern touches mixed in with the original look, with 360o views of the city and art exhibits.
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Iparke yama-Ruins
169 R. Murtinho NobreOld house that was restored with modern touches mixed in with the original look, with 360o views of the city and art exhibits.
Mansion that now houses an art school and a café, with lots of hiking trails around it. You can hike up to the Cristo from here (go very early, it's HOT). Check out the aquarium, it's quite unique.
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Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoMansion that now houses an art school and a café, with lots of hiking trails around it. You can hike up to the Cristo from here (go very early, it's HOT). Check out the aquarium, it's quite unique.
Burle Marx was the most important Brazilian landscape artist. Here you can revel in his dream. It's by appt only, guides will take you around. It's far from city center, so you should rent a car.
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Sítio Roberto Burle Marx - IPHAN
2019 Estr. Roberto Burle MarxBurle Marx was the most important Brazilian landscape artist. Here you can revel in his dream. It's by appt only, guides will take you around. It's far from city center, so you should rent a car.
If you have the chance to go see a concert of ballet here during your stay, don't miss it. It's a gorgeous example of art déco.
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Theatro Municipal waseRio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoIf you have the chance to go see a concert of ballet here during your stay, don't miss it. It's a gorgeous example of art déco.
Another good choice for a rainy day, with good art exhibits and restaurants nearby.
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I-Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoAnother good choice for a rainy day, with good art exhibits and restaurants nearby.
If you are interested in architecture, this is a gorgeous church, incredibly serene. On Sundays, the monks perform Gregorian chants. Peace!
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Nossa Senhora do Monserrate Rio de Janeiro
68 R. Dom GerardoIf you are interested in architecture, this is a gorgeous church, incredibly serene. On Sundays, the monks perform Gregorian chants. Peace!
Great hike, moderate intensity, with magnificent views. Walk to Vidigal, grab a van, or, if you are feeling adventurous, a moto taxi, they'll take you to the head of the trail.
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Guia Thiago Monte
Great hike, moderate intensity, with magnificent views. Walk to Vidigal, grab a van, or, if you are feeling adventurous, a moto taxi, they'll take you to the head of the trail.
Sit at Confeitaria Colombo enjoying an afternoon tea and enjoy the view of Copacabana.
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Isango le-Copacabana
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoSit at Confeitaria Colombo enjoying an afternoon tea and enjoy the view of Copacabana.
Beautiful architecture, landscape by Burle Marx, amazing art and the Tijuca forest all around.
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Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteBeautiful architecture, landscape by Burle Marx, amazing art and the Tijuca forest all around.
AMAZING work of art and passion; 250 steps covered in more than 2000 tiles from over 60 countries. Check out the Wikipedia entry, very interesting story too (spoiler alert: sad ending).
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Izinkuni zeSelaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroAMAZING work of art and passion; 250 steps covered in more than 2000 tiles from over 60 countries. Check out the Wikipedia entry, very interesting story too (spoiler alert: sad ending).
Either stop at the ramp where the hang- and paraglider jump, or take the trail up to the top, where you'll be rewarded with gorgeous views from both sides of the mountain.
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Pedra Bonita
Either stop at the ramp where the hang- and paraglider jump, or take the trail up to the top, where you'll be rewarded with gorgeous views from both sides of the mountain.
You have to experience the craziness of Lapa! Put on your dancing shoes, get there early to get a good table, order some food and drinks, and get ready to SAMBA!
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Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioYou have to experience the craziness of Lapa! Put on your dancing shoes, get there early to get a good table, order some food and drinks, and get ready to SAMBA!
Absolutely jaw-dropping rococo-style church.
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Church of the Order Terceira do Carmo
S/N R. Primeiro de MarçoAbsolutely jaw-dropping rococo-style church.
Food Scene
Great spot for picanha (the delicious steak we Cariocas love so much). Order with farofa (flour with eggs--sounds weird, but it's so good!) and a chopp (draft beer, very refreshing).
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Galeto do Leblon
121 A R. Aristides EspínolaGreat spot for picanha (the delicious steak we Cariocas love so much). Order with farofa (flour with eggs--sounds weird, but it's so good!) and a chopp (draft beer, very refreshing).
The most overpriced salad that I have eaten in my life, but very sporadically, we don't resist. It's incredibly good.
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Celeiro
199 Rua Dias FerreiraThe most overpriced salad that I have eaten in my life, but very sporadically, we don't resist. It's incredibly good.
Also one of our frequent stops. I try to order something different, but always end up with the couscous and salmon salad.
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Gula Gula Restaurante
1196 Av. Gen. San MartinAlso one of our frequent stops. I try to order something different, but always end up with the couscous and salmon salad.
Bibi
81 A R. Cupertino DurãoBuild-your-own salad bar. Also good crepes.
If you are a meat lover, you can't miss this place: all-you-can-eat steak (churrascaria). My tip: avoid the salad bar! It's delicious, but you can eat salad some other time! It's A LOT of meat!!
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Porcão Rio's
If you are a meat lover, you can't miss this place: all-you-can-eat steak (churrascaria). My tip: avoid the salad bar! It's delicious, but you can eat salad some other time! It's A LOT of meat!!
Go on Saturday to have a muqueca (typical dish made with fish and coconut milk). Or anything else, really, everything is delicious!
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Jojo Café Bistrô
812 Rua Pacheco LeãoGo on Saturday to have a muqueca (typical dish made with fish and coconut milk). Or anything else, really, everything is delicious!
Essentials
A place to get fruits and vegetables, if you want to cook at the house, or some freshly squeezed juice and coconut water.
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Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorA place to get fruits and vegetables, if you want to cook at the house, or some freshly squeezed juice and coconut water.
Grocery store, also sells wine, beer and hard liquor. The pizza is good too, very thin and crunchy.
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Supermarket South Zone
290 Rua Dias FerreiraGrocery store, also sells wine, beer and hard liquor. The pizza is good too, very thin and crunchy.
Supermarket that has more choice than Zona Sul, albeit a little farther from the apartment.
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Pão de Açúcar
15 Rua Pompeu LoureiroSupermarket that has more choice than Zona Sul, albeit a little farther from the apartment.
Shopping
Cool bookstore with a café inside. Good option for a rainy day, or for when you need a break from the heat.
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Livraria Argumento
417 Rua Dias FerreiraCool bookstore with a café inside. Good option for a rainy day, or for when you need a break from the heat.
Drinks & Nightlife
The place to be if you want to experience the REAL carioca samba, live! Get ready to shake it!!
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Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáThe place to be if you want to experience the REAL carioca samba, live! Get ready to shake it!!