Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Great bar with Brazilian typical food. Even Will Smith have been there for a feijoada once. ;)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Combinado Carioca
155 Rua HumaitáGreat bar with Brazilian typical food. Even Will Smith have been there for a feijoada once. ;)
A bit of everything. It is a market place but with bars and restaurants around. Great place to grab a beer with friends, eat something of buy something to prepare at home.
399 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cobal do Humaitá
446 R. Voluntários da PátriaA bit of everything. It is a market place but with bars and restaurants around. Great place to grab a beer with friends, eat something of buy something to prepare at home.
The best sandwiches in Rio since 1959.
Cervantes is great for fast bites that don't hurt your wallet. They even have fresh beer on tap ("chope") and other drinks.
It is a must if you want to experience the colorful lifestyle of locals.
At night the place tends to get loud, so come early and leave before the dusk.
348 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado JúniorThe best sandwiches in Rio since 1959.
Cervantes is great for fast bites that don't hurt your wallet. They even have fresh beer on tap ("chope") and other drinks.
It is a must if you want to experience the colorful lifestyle of locals.
At night the place tends to get loud, so come early and leave before the dusk.
One of my favorite places in Rio!
Incredible selection of cachaças (Sug, Nega Fulô, Velho Bento, Salinas, Seleta, Germana, Magnifica, Boazinha) and don't forget to eat either some bits (bolinha de queijo, bolinha de carne, bolinho de mandioca com queijo, caldinho de feijão incrementado) or a main dish (feijoada).
All is amazing!
143 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteOne of my favorite places in Rio!
Incredible selection of cachaças (Sug, Nega Fulô, Velho Bento, Salinas, Seleta, Germana, Magnifica, Boazinha) and don't forget to eat either some bits (bolinha de queijo, bolinha de carne, bolinho de mandioca com queijo, caldinho de feijão incrementado) or a main dish (feijoada).
All is amazing!
A chain of bars, Belmonte in Leblon and Jardim Botânico are the best of the bunch. Great food (nibble or have a full meal), proper "chopes" (beer on tap) and caipirinhas. The Leblon one can get quite crowded in the evenings (especially weekends).
Must eat: Empada and Picadinho
1062 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraA chain of bars, Belmonte in Leblon and Jardim Botânico are the best of the bunch. Great food (nibble or have a full meal), proper "chopes" (beer on tap) and caipirinhas. The Leblon one can get quite crowded in the evenings (especially weekends).
Must eat: Empada and Picadinho
All you can eat food from the State of Minas Gerais. Minas is known for having a very traditional and delicious cuisine, such as the famous "pão-de-queijo". So if you get a chance, try it!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante À Mineira Humaitá
152 R. Visc. de SilvaAll you can eat food from the State of Minas Gerais. Minas is known for having a very traditional and delicious cuisine, such as the famous "pão-de-queijo". So if you get a chance, try it!
The Braseiro serves a fantastic picanha (top sirloin), as well as a variety os side dishes, starters and desserts. It goes without saying, the drinks here are good too. Good food, great service.
The "Baixo Gávea" area, where this restaurant is located, is also a party hang-out area, especially crowded on Monday nights.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontThe Braseiro serves a fantastic picanha (top sirloin), as well as a variety os side dishes, starters and desserts. It goes without saying, the drinks here are good too. Good food, great service.
The "Baixo Gávea" area, where this restaurant is located, is also a party hang-out area, especially crowded on Monday nights.
Great place to catch brunch and really feel in Rio. you can eat well and with one of the most breathtaking views.
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoGreat place to catch brunch and really feel in Rio. you can eat well and with one of the most breathtaking views.
Essentials
Good supermarket with a bit of everything
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermercado Zona Sul - Humaitá, Rua Humaitá
110 Rua HumaitáGood supermarket with a bit of everything
Drogaria Cristal Humaitá 24 Horas
261 Rua HumaitáDrugstore
Correios
540 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaPost Office
BRADESCO
225 R. Voluntários da PátriaBank
Banco24Horas
15 Rua Pompeu LoureiroATM
Itaú
117 R. da GlóriaBank
Drinks & Nightlife
Reputedly the largest snooker hall in the country. Lapa 40 Graus puts on regular shows of well-known Brazilian musicians. On weekends revelers and street hawkers form a human wall around this eminently fashionable bar.
308 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lapa 40º
97 R. RiachueloReputedly the largest snooker hall in the country. Lapa 40 Graus puts on regular shows of well-known Brazilian musicians. On weekends revelers and street hawkers form a human wall around this eminently fashionable bar.
One of the world's most famous samba clubs. The area is filled with historical building architecture and the place has live music + DJ the whole night.
If usually gets packed any day of the week, so try to get there before 20:30hs to grab some dinner and stay to enjoy the night.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioOne of the world's most famous samba clubs. The area is filled with historical building architecture and the place has live music + DJ the whole night.
If usually gets packed any day of the week, so try to get there before 20:30hs to grab some dinner and stay to enjoy the night.
Offers live music from 6pm, Thursday to Saturday, and stocks a vast range of cachaça (sugar cane liquor).
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cachaçaria Mangue Seco
23 R. do LavradioOffers live music from 6pm, Thursday to Saturday, and stocks a vast range of cachaça (sugar cane liquor).
Its dishes and drinks are inspired in the Amazon region. The caipirinha is a lure of the place. The location, in front of the Lagoon, makes the visit even more special.
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palaphita
S/N Av. Epitácio PessoaIts dishes and drinks are inspired in the Amazon region. The caipirinha is a lure of the place. The location, in front of the Lagoon, makes the visit even more special.
One of Rio's most picturesque bars, on the banks of Guanabara Bay near a charming fisherman's community. Must ask for a cold beer and "bolinho de bacalhau" (cod fish balls) and prawn pastries to eat by the pavement outside with the stunning view.
420 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeOne of Rio's most picturesque bars, on the banks of Guanabara Bay near a charming fisherman's community. Must ask for a cold beer and "bolinho de bacalhau" (cod fish balls) and prawn pastries to eat by the pavement outside with the stunning view.
Shopping
You can find almost anything here!
916 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro comercial Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoYou can find almost anything here!
Open-air market offering everything you can imagine and usually for a very cheap price.
Be aware that is going to be crowded and possibly hot.
Don't go with opened bags (without zipper) nor with your backpack in your back. As it is crowded it is really easy for pickpockets.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saara
004 R. da AlfândegaOpen-air market offering everything you can imagine and usually for a very cheap price.
Be aware that is going to be crowded and possibly hot.
Don't go with opened bags (without zipper) nor with your backpack in your back. As it is crowded it is really easy for pickpockets.
Major art and crafts market, showing off the work of some of the city's best artisans, mixed with a lot of other things to be sold. Every Sunday.
517 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Major art and crafts market, showing off the work of some of the city's best artisans, mixed with a lot of other things to be sold. Every Sunday.
Parks & Nature
Great park to enjoy the nature, have picnics or a brunch at the local cafe.
1473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoGreat park to enjoy the nature, have picnics or a brunch at the local cafe.
Botanical Garden of Rio.
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoBotanical Garden of Rio.
Quiet and family beach, usually with big waves.
390 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praia do Leblon
Quiet and family beach, usually with big waves.
Jardín Zoológico de Río de Janeiro
Sightseeing
Most do!
The best time is always early in the morning so you can avoid the crowds. And go with the tram as it is already part of the touristic visit.
1936 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cristo Redentor
Most do!
The best time is always early in the morning so you can avoid the crowds. And go with the tram as it is already part of the touristic visit.
Pão de Açúcar
Most do! Stunning view.
The library started forming in 1830s and moved to its current location in 1887. The architecture is amazingly beautiful!
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Real Biblioteca Portuguesa
30 R. Luís de CamõesThe library started forming in 1830s and moved to its current location in 1887. The architecture is amazingly beautiful!
Is a set of world-famous steps in Rio made by the Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón with mosaic.
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroIs a set of world-famous steps in Rio made by the Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón with mosaic.
Place were the last ball of the Empire took place.
Looks like a castle on top of an island at the Guanabara Bay.
Museum / Sightseeing
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fiscal Island
Place were the last ball of the Empire took place.
Looks like a castle on top of an island at the Guanabara Bay.
Museum / Sightseeing
Many shops, coffee places and restaurants
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua Visconde de Pirajá
Rua Visconde de PirajáMany shops, coffee places and restaurants
Arts & Culture
Museum + Art Gallery + Cinema + venue for shows.
Beautiful house where Walther Moreira Salles and his family used to live in (He was a highly successful Brazilian banker, politician and philanthropist).
The place itself is already amazing, with a garden created by Burle Marx.
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteMuseum + Art Gallery + Cinema + venue for shows.
Beautiful house where Walther Moreira Salles and his family used to live in (He was a highly successful Brazilian banker, politician and philanthropist).
The place itself is already amazing, with a garden created by Burle Marx.
Place for exhibitions.
719 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural Banco de Brasil - CCBB Río de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoPlace for exhibitions.