Guidebook for Rio
Food scene
Lovely french restaurant. Recommend the whole chicken dish. Serves two.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le pulê
10 R. JangadeirosLovely french restaurant. Recommend the whole chicken dish. Serves two.
Order the mussels! Great for cocktails. It´s located on the beachfront and has a great vibe.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
S Bistrô - LEME
994 Av. AtlânticaOrder the mussels! Great for cocktails. It´s located on the beachfront and has a great vibe.
Order the Picanha (top sirloin) on the rechaud, and it comes out on a sizzling hot plate where they cook it in front of you.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante e Bar Garota da Urca
56 Av. João Luiz AlvesOrder the Picanha (top sirloin) on the rechaud, and it comes out on a sizzling hot plate where they cook it in front of you.
For all you can eat meat rodizio at an affordable price.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carretão
23 Rua Siqueira CamposFor all you can eat meat rodizio at an affordable price.
High-end all you can eat meat rodizio, with stunning views of the bay.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraHigh-end all you can eat meat rodizio, with stunning views of the bay.
Naturalie Bistrô
5 R. Visc. de CaravelasBest vegetarian in the city.
Galeto Sat's Botafogo
212 Rua Real GrandezaVaried grilled meats and cachaca cocktails.
Sightseeing
Hike to scenic view. The hike is free to do on your own, although sometimes there are some folks charging R$5 to go on it. I have a motorbike and can serve as a guide, contact me.
You can walk up from the bottom, but it will take about an hour an a half. Or take a mototaxi from the bottom to the beginning of the trail and the trail itself will be about 45 min.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morro Dois Irmaos
Hike to scenic view. The hike is free to do on your own, although sometimes there are some folks charging R$5 to go on it. I have a motorbike and can serve as a guide, contact me.
You can walk up from the bottom, but it will take about an hour an a half. Or take a mototaxi from the bottom to the beginning of the trail and the trail itself will be about 45 min.
You can access the Christ by train or van. Go to this location in Cosme Velho to do either. R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22241-091
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cristo Corcovado - acceso oficial
513 R. Cosme VelhoYou can access the Christ by train or van. Go to this location in Cosme Velho to do either. R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22241-091
You can hike the first mountain, Morro da Urca, for free by accessing the trail to the left of Praia Vermelha (the beach in front of the Sugar Loaf cable-car entrance). You can also access it by cable-car to go to the second mountain. Both have lovely views.
2563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
You can hike the first mountain, Morro da Urca, for free by accessing the trail to the left of Praia Vermelha (the beach in front of the Sugar Loaf cable-car entrance). You can also access it by cable-car to go to the second mountain. Both have lovely views.
You can choose to hike up to the Christ from here, or have a tranquil coffee inside the Fine Arts School.
1473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoYou can choose to hike up to the Christ from here, or have a tranquil coffee inside the Fine Arts School.
There is a fee to enter. Beautiful botanical gardens for a stroll and photography.
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoThere is a fee to enter. Beautiful botanical gardens for a stroll and photography.
Bohemian area of Lapa, famous for nightlife. There´s a nice Indian restaurant halfway up, Hoje tem Curry.
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroBohemian area of Lapa, famous for nightlife. There´s a nice Indian restaurant halfway up, Hoje tem Curry.
Beach-front upscale bar and restaurant. Usually there is a line. Rooftop bar with incredible views. Recommended for sunset and live music.
1062 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraBeach-front upscale bar and restaurant. Usually there is a line. Rooftop bar with incredible views. Recommended for sunset and live music.