Guidebook for Rio
Food Scene
Great place for daily lunch and dinner. Nice meat and pasta. Good wine list.
www.carmelorestaurante.com.br/
R. Correia Dutra, 75
75 Rua Correia DutraGreat place for daily lunch and dinner. Nice meat and pasta. Good wine list.
www.carmelorestaurante.com.br/
Nice International Cousine w/ great view. After Madonna had dinner @ this place, it became a "must do" in Rio.
www.aprazivel.com.br
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelNice International Cousine w/ great view. After Madonna had dinner @ this place, it became a "must do" in Rio.
www.aprazivel.com.br
Porcao Rios became a true Rio de Janeiro, and why not, a true Brazilian gourmet icon. The restaurant ( now chain ) truly have one of the best meat and rodizio service within Brazil.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porcão Rio's
Porcao Rios became a true Rio de Janeiro, and why not, a true Brazilian gourmet icon. The restaurant ( now chain ) truly have one of the best meat and rodizio service within Brazil.
A place to have a nice wine. The have a great wine list, w/ bottles from all over the world.
http://www.symposiumvinhos.com.br/
R. Ipiranga, 65
65 Rua IpirangaA place to have a nice wine. The have a great wine list, w/ bottles from all over the world.
http://www.symposiumvinhos.com.br/
Great food w/ great view. Restaurant created in celebration of Brazilian Cuisine. The chef Natasha has created flavor of brazil. Tip: Order "Tilápia no Pacotinho" as main course. espiritosanta.com.br
R. Alm. Alexandrino, 264
264 Rua Almirante AlexandrinoGreat food w/ great view. Restaurant created in celebration of Brazilian Cuisine. The chef Natasha has created flavor of brazil. Tip: Order "Tilápia no Pacotinho" as main course. espiritosanta.com.br
Oui Oui
85 Rua Conde de IrajáNice restaurant. Highly recommended
One of my best restaurants in Ipanema. Try to get a place in the second floor.
301 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaOne of my best restaurants in Ipanema. Try to get a place in the second floor.
If you look for a high class dinner in Santa Teresa, you might like this place.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Térèze
15 R. Felício dos SantosIf you look for a high class dinner in Santa Teresa, you might like this place.
Just around the corner of my flat there is this good JUICE HOUSE.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bi
Just around the corner of my flat there is this good JUICE HOUSE.
This funky and hip eatery/lounge/bar is whimsically decorated with fabulous kitsch touches, without trying too hard.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miam Miam
34 Rua General Góis MonteiroThis funky and hip eatery/lounge/bar is whimsically decorated with fabulous kitsch touches, without trying too hard.
Luxurious and posh japanese restaurant. A bit too busy, but the food is great. Try the smoked foie gras sushi.
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraLuxurious and posh japanese restaurant. A bit too busy, but the food is great. Try the smoked foie gras sushi.
Café do Forte is located at Copacabana Fort, and faces one of the most beautiful postcards of the city: the Copacabana Beach.
Here is the perfect setting to make your lunch become even more special. Besides the traditional sweets, pastries and waffles, the menu also includes salads, sandwiches, crepes and pasta.
they provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, upon reservation in advance. From Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), Café do Forte further offers a special a la carte lunch menu.
Site: http://www.confeitariacolombo.com.br/siteen/?p=78
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoCafé do Forte is located at Copacabana Fort, and faces one of the most beautiful postcards of the city: the Copacabana Beach.
Here is the perfect setting to make your lunch become even more special. Besides the traditional sweets, pastries and waffles, the menu also includes salads, sandwiches, crepes and pasta.
they provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, upon reservation in advance. From Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), Café do Forte further offers a special a la carte lunch menu.
Site: http://www.confeitariacolombo.com.br/siteen/?p=78
Drinks & Nightlife
The Maze has been home and castle to Englishman Bob Nadkarni for nigh on thirty years. The Maze is a hot spot on the nightlife culture map of Rio with his hugely popular jazz nights. jazzrio.info
R. Tavares Bastos, 414
414 Rua Tavares BastosThe Maze has been home and castle to Englishman Bob Nadkarni for nigh on thirty years. The Maze is a hot spot on the nightlife culture map of Rio with his hugely popular jazz nights. jazzrio.info
Great place for drinking and happy our. Very cool and alternative. You can usually find artists and musicians.
www.mezabar.com.br
R. Cap. Salomão, 69
69 Rua Capitão SalomãoGreat place for drinking and happy our. Very cool and alternative. You can usually find artists and musicians.
www.mezabar.com.br
Famous brazilian style boteco em Santa Teresa. Once there ask for "pastel de feijão", beer and "cachaça" w/ ginger.
See some photos: http://tinyurl.com/cqkw37t
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoFamous brazilian style boteco em Santa Teresa. Once there ask for "pastel de feijão", beer and "cachaça" w/ ginger.
See some photos: http://tinyurl.com/cqkw37t
Old Mansion from XIX century that was restored and now is a JAZZ Club. Check the monthly agenda at: http://santoscenarium.blogspot.com.br/
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioOld Mansion from XIX century that was restored and now is a JAZZ Club. Check the monthly agenda at: http://santoscenarium.blogspot.com.br/
Top10 entertainment in Rio. A place to dance SAMBA, FORRÓ and Brazilian Popular Music like Bossa Nova. It has 3 floors and in the second floor they have a DJ playing party music. tinyurl.com/d3b9qgj
R. do Lavradio, 20
20 Rua do LavradioTop10 entertainment in Rio. A place to dance SAMBA, FORRÓ and Brazilian Popular Music like Bossa Nova. It has 3 floors and in the second floor they have a DJ playing party music. tinyurl.com/d3b9qgj
Cozy, hip, retro-chic restaurant (with bar). Excellent and creative drink menu (tequila + lime sorbet = high drinkability!).
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar d'Hôtel
Cozy, hip, retro-chic restaurant (with bar). Excellent and creative drink menu (tequila + lime sorbet = high drinkability!).
After mind night the place get busy. Full of "gringos" and nice rock in roll music.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empório 37
37 R. Maria QuitériaAfter mind night the place get busy. Full of "gringos" and nice rock in roll music.
Devassa
2 Rua Senador VergueiroGood bar to taste Brazilian home made beers.
Jobi is busy any day of the week, but on Friday and Saturday a line is guaranteed.
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaJobi is busy any day of the week, but on Friday and Saturday a line is guaranteed.
Founded in 1867, the place is spacious and good for dancing brazilian forró, with a great sound system.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Democratic Club
91 R. RiachueloFounded in 1867, the place is spacious and good for dancing brazilian forró, with a great sound system.
Parks & Nature
One of the best places to get a good view of Rio. There is also a terrace to cool down and have a drink.
R. Murtinho Nobre, 169
169 Rua Murtinho NobreOne of the best places to get a good view of Rio. There is also a terrace to cool down and have a drink.
The highest part of the Park is Pico da Tijuca, a 4000-feet- high peak that can be reached via a trail that starts at Cascatinha Road, in Alto da Boavista. Although it seems difficult to reach the top of the highest peak in the city, the small trail is not steep and is a pleasant stroll even for those who are not used to hiking. From the top of Pico da Tijuca, visitors can admire a panoramic view of the city, from the North to the South Zone, including Baixada Fluminense, the West Zone, Rio’s Downtown and Rio-Niteroi Bridge.
More info: http://visit.rio/en/que_fazer/tijucaforest/
535 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Florestal da Tijuca
The highest part of the Park is Pico da Tijuca, a 4000-feet- high peak that can be reached via a trail that starts at Cascatinha Road, in Alto da Boavista. Although it seems difficult to reach the top of the highest peak in the city, the small trail is not steep and is a pleasant stroll even for those who are not used to hiking. From the top of Pico da Tijuca, visitors can admire a panoramic view of the city, from the North to the South Zone, including Baixada Fluminense, the West Zone, Rio’s Downtown and Rio-Niteroi Bridge.
More info: http://visit.rio/en/que_fazer/tijucaforest/
Sightseeing
Major public square in the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Surrounded by National Library, Municipal Theatre , Belas Artes Museum w/ French Beaux-Arts architectural style.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinelândia
Praça FlorianoMajor public square in the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Surrounded by National Library, Municipal Theatre , Belas Artes Museum w/ French Beaux-Arts architectural style.
It's a very relaxing spot to chill at and if you're lucky, you may see a monkey or two in the trees. There's a playground here too, so if you have kids, bring them by. Has a nice coffee and cinema.
440 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio do catete
153 Rua do CateteIt's a very relaxing spot to chill at and if you're lucky, you may see a monkey or two in the trees. There's a playground here too, so if you have kids, bring them by. Has a nice coffee and cinema.
Climb to the top of this rocky headland for a fabulous view of Ipanema and Leblon.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Arpoador
177 R. Francisco OtavianoClimb to the top of this rocky headland for a fabulous view of Ipanema and Leblon.
The ride unfolds a 360º scenery of breathtaking views, including the Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo and Leblon beaches; the Pedra da Gávea, Maciço da Tijuca and Corcovado mountains, the latter showcasing the statue of Christ the Redeemer; the Guanabara Bay; the downtown area; the Santos Dumont Airport; Governador island; the neighboring city of Niterói; the Rio-Niterói bridge; and the Serra do Mar mountain backdrop, with the famous Dedo de Deus (“God’s Finger”) peak.
Tickets on line:
http://www.bondinho.com.br/site/en/
2563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
The ride unfolds a 360º scenery of breathtaking views, including the Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo and Leblon beaches; the Pedra da Gávea, Maciço da Tijuca and Corcovado mountains, the latter showcasing the statue of Christ the Redeemer; the Guanabara Bay; the downtown area; the Santos Dumont Airport; Governador island; the neighboring city of Niterói; the Rio-Niterói bridge; and the Serra do Mar mountain backdrop, with the famous Dedo de Deus (“God’s Finger”) peak.
Tickets on line:
http://www.bondinho.com.br/site/en/
Located on top of Corcovado's Mount, the monument is the best-known Brazilian image, famous all over the world. Every year, more than six hundred thousand people are taken to Christ the Redeemer's statue through the almost hundred-year-old Corcovado's Railway, the oldest tourist excursion in the country.
Tickets on line:
http://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/index-eng.html
1936 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cristo Redentor
Located on top of Corcovado's Mount, the monument is the best-known Brazilian image, famous all over the world. Every year, more than six hundred thousand people are taken to Christ the Redeemer's statue through the almost hundred-year-old Corcovado's Railway, the oldest tourist excursion in the country.
Tickets on line:
http://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/index-eng.html
Arts & Culture
The park is definately the equivalent of New York´s Central Park. It has many basketball courts, 2 tennis courts, a skating area, 20 football fields, 8 volleyball courts, and an air modeling facility
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aterro Do Flamengo
The park is definately the equivalent of New York´s Central Park. It has many basketball courts, 2 tennis courts, a skating area, 20 football fields, 8 volleyball courts, and an air modeling facility
Essentials
This square has lots of supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacy, day-to-day restaurants, fast food restaurants and one Metro Station. If you need provisions, this is the place.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
40 station Largo do Machado
Largo do MachadoThis square has lots of supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacy, day-to-day restaurants, fast food restaurants and one Metro Station. If you need provisions, this is the place.
Entertainment & Activities
R. do Catete, 311
311 Largo do MachadoNice Cinema, very confortable like cinemark or UCI.