Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing
It's a decorated stairway, great place to take pictures during the day.
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroIt's a decorated stairway, great place to take pictures during the day.
One of the most famous monuments in Rio, originally designed to bring water during the Imperial time, nowadays is used as path for the tram
417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carioca Aqueduct
One of the most famous monuments in Rio, originally designed to bring water during the Imperial time, nowadays is used as path for the tram
The biggest theater in Rio, hosts important events and has an impressive architecture.
738 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Municipal de Río de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoThe biggest theater in Rio, hosts important events and has an impressive architecture.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
s/n Praça Pio XFamous church
Arts & Culture
It's a three floor nightclub owned by a famous Brazilian samba choreographer (Carlinhos de Jesus), plays pop brazillian music and has pool.
308 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lapa 40º
97 R. RiachueloIt's a three floor nightclub owned by a famous Brazilian samba choreographer (Carlinhos de Jesus), plays pop brazillian music and has pool.
Famous night club, has a unique decoration and plays samba among other rhythms.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioFamous night club, has a unique decoration and plays samba among other rhythms.
That's where the famous samba parade takes place during carnival.
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
Rua Marquês de SapucaíThat's where the famous samba parade takes place during carnival.
An ancient warehouse that was turned into a concert hall, check it out and find who will be playing.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fundicao Progresso
24 R. dos ArcosAn ancient warehouse that was turned into a concert hall, check it out and find who will be playing.
Sala Cecília Meireles is a theatre, it was recently renewed, and is noted for its chamber music and is considered to be one of the best venues in terms of acoustics in the city. Hosts jazz and classic
Rua da Lapa, 47
47 Rua da LapaSala Cecília Meireles is a theatre, it was recently renewed, and is noted for its chamber music and is considered to be one of the best venues in terms of acoustics in the city. Hosts jazz and classic
That's the biggest soccer stadium in Rio.
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Maracaná
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo BrancoThat's the biggest soccer stadium in Rio.
Museo de Arte Moderno
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueMuseum, that also hosts parties
Museo del Mañana
1 Praça MauáBrand new museum, very beautiful
That's the square where you take the tram, the "bonde", to Santa Teresa. It's a very popular spot, but be careful, do not stray from the crowd, there are reports of thefts in the region.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Largo da Carioca
That's the square where you take the tram, the "bonde", to Santa Teresa. It's a very popular spot, but be careful, do not stray from the crowd, there are reports of thefts in the region.
Drinks & Nightlife
A small but nice nightclub that plays mostly samba
261 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáA small but nice nightclub that plays mostly samba
A trash bar, but it's always crowded, from dusk till dawn, you can taste several types of cachaça there (a brazilian alcoholic beverage, made from sugar cane).
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Cachaça
110 Av. Mem de SáA trash bar, but it's always crowded, from dusk till dawn, you can taste several types of cachaça there (a brazilian alcoholic beverage, made from sugar cane).
Everything Else
It's a cheap, but very nice Gym, if you are desperate to work out during your vacation.
Smart Fit Riachuelo
142 R. RiachueloIt's a cheap, but very nice Gym, if you are desperate to work out during your vacation.
The airport, don't go so soon :(
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado FilhoThe airport, don't go so soon :(
Espaço Acústica
2 Praça TiradentesNightclub friendly to all kind of people
A new alternative nightclub, plays hi-hop, and all sorts of electronic music, for precise information ask the usher at the door.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Paz Club
82 R. do RezendeA new alternative nightclub, plays hi-hop, and all sorts of electronic music, for precise information ask the usher at the door.
Another traditional concert hall, hosts famous bands but is open air, the agenda is usually hanging on the wall, can not miss it!
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosAnother traditional concert hall, hosts famous bands but is open air, the agenda is usually hanging on the wall, can not miss it!
Although "Teatro" means theater, its an old mansion where happens rock themed parties.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Odisséia
66 Av. Mem de SáAlthough "Teatro" means theater, its an old mansion where happens rock themed parties.
Essentials
It's the cheapest market nearby, really big, people from other neighborhoods come there, so, try to avoid 17p.m until 20p.m, gets really crowded.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermercados Mundial
192/194 R. RiachueloIt's the cheapest market nearby, really big, people from other neighborhoods come there, so, try to avoid 17p.m until 20p.m, gets really crowded.
It's another market, not as cheap as Mundial, but it's less crowded, suit yourself mate.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Extra Supermercado - Fátima
208 R. RiachueloIt's another market, not as cheap as Mundial, but it's less crowded, suit yourself mate.
Food Scene
A bucolic district full of restaurants and a beautiful view of all Rio.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Teresa
A bucolic district full of restaurants and a beautiful view of all Rio.
It's a square with several good restaurants and where you take a van to visit "Christ the Redeemer" (Cristo Redentor).
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
40 station Largo do Machado
Largo do MachadoIt's a square with several good restaurants and where you take a van to visit "Christ the Redeemer" (Cristo Redentor).