Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Our living room, the best place to spend a lazy evening and do some people watching. A ecletic mix of locals and visitors. Just grab a beer on one of the many bars around and find a spot!
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Largo das Neves
Largo das NevesOur living room, the best place to spend a lazy evening and do some people watching. A ecletic mix of locals and visitors. Just grab a beer on one of the many bars around and find a spot!
Better known as Bar do Gomes for an old waiter, this place has been serving cold beer and artisanal cachaças for more than a hundred years. Just do like the locals: grab a beer and choose a spot in the sidewalk to enjoy it.
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Armazém São Thiago
26 R. ÁureaBetter known as Bar do Gomes for an old waiter, this place has been serving cold beer and artisanal cachaças for more than a hundred years. Just do like the locals: grab a beer and choose a spot in the sidewalk to enjoy it.
This iconic bar is always filled with a young and lively crowd. Try the bolinhos and pasteis to wash down with a caipirinha. They also have a good feijoada!
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Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoThis iconic bar is always filled with a young and lively crowd. Try the bolinhos and pasteis to wash down with a caipirinha. They also have a good feijoada!
Rio Scenarium is the place to go for a samba night. From Tuesdays to Sundays they offer two nightly concerts, always figuring top performers. The house itself is another attraction: it used to be an antiques store and much of the collection was kept - just check the wall full of old clocks in the second floor.
On weekends the lines can get quite long, so arrive early.
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Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioRio Scenarium is the place to go for a samba night. From Tuesdays to Sundays they offer two nightly concerts, always figuring top performers. The house itself is another attraction: it used to be an antiques store and much of the collection was kept - just check the wall full of old clocks in the second floor.
On weekends the lines can get quite long, so arrive early.
This bar has good live music every day, ranging from jazz (usually on Tuesdays) to MPB and other rythms. Get a table on the sidewalk if you want to check the movement in Lapa.
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Leviano Bar
47 Av. Mem de SáThis bar has good live music every day, ranging from jazz (usually on Tuesdays) to MPB and other rythms. Get a table on the sidewalk if you want to check the movement in Lapa.
This iconic concert house hosts the hottest concerts in town, from indie rock icons to MPB and hip hip stars. Check their website for a lost of the coming attractions.
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Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosThis iconic concert house hosts the hottest concerts in town, from indie rock icons to MPB and hip hip stars. Check their website for a lost of the coming attractions.
Hipster paradise Comuna attracts a mixed crowd of locals and foreigners. Artisanal beers and the best burguers in town close the deal. On weekends can get really crowded!
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Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de MaranguapeHipster paradise Comuna attracts a mixed crowd of locals and foreigners. Artisanal beers and the best burguers in town close the deal. On weekends can get really crowded!
Botto is a pionner of the homebrewing scene in Rio. Since he opened this joint, about three years ago, he has had the same level of success with his selection of craft beers on tap. Tuesdays nights there's a live band playing blues.
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Botto Bar
205 R. Barão de IguatemiBotto is a pionner of the homebrewing scene in Rio. Since he opened this joint, about three years ago, he has had the same level of success with his selection of craft beers on tap. Tuesdays nights there's a live band playing blues.
Food Scene
Best cafe in Santa Teresa, this argentinian owned restaurant has good cooffee and interesting sandwichs in a al fresco setting. Also try Rustico restaurante upstairs.
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Cafecito Café
121 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoBest cafe in Santa Teresa, this argentinian owned restaurant has good cooffee and interesting sandwichs in a al fresco setting. Also try Rustico restaurante upstairs.
Interesting new addition to the Santa Teresa gourmet scene, this restaurant/pizzaria has a small but interesting menu, artisanal beers and a lovely terrace where you can enjoy all this on a pleasant night.
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Rústico
121 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoInteresting new addition to the Santa Teresa gourmet scene, this restaurant/pizzaria has a small but interesting menu, artisanal beers and a lovely terrace where you can enjoy all this on a pleasant night.
This french owned bistro has artisanal beers, wine and a lovely view to Largo das Neves. Great place to start the night before heading to Lapa.
Bistrô Les Amis
4 Largo das NevesThis french owned bistro has artisanal beers, wine and a lovely view to Largo das Neves. Great place to start the night before heading to Lapa.
This confeitaria has the best pão de queijo (cheese bread) and açaí in the neighborhood. They also have coffee, juices, cakes, and sell organic produce.
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Cultivar
124 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoThis confeitaria has the best pão de queijo (cheese bread) and açaí in the neighborhood. They also have coffee, juices, cakes, and sell organic produce.
Another classic, this restaurant has been serving good food and cold beer for more than a century, making it one of the oldest restaurants in the city. The best part: they stay open until very late, making it a perfect spot to eat something and have a last beer after a crazy night in Lapa.
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Nova Capela Restaurant & Bar
96 Av. Mem de SáAnother classic, this restaurant has been serving good food and cold beer for more than a century, making it one of the oldest restaurants in the city. The best part: they stay open until very late, making it a perfect spot to eat something and have a last beer after a crazy night in Lapa.
After spending some time in San Francisco, Rafa brought back with him to Rio a levain (a wild yeast culture) and the desire to bake slow raised, sourdough bread. After a couple of years perfectioning his practice he and his partner Ludmila have opened this place, where you can grab a loaf to take home or taste it right there in the form of sandwiches, tostadas, etc.
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The Slow Bakery
25 R. Gen. PolidoroAfter spending some time in San Francisco, Rafa brought back with him to Rio a levain (a wild yeast culture) and the desire to bake slow raised, sourdough bread. After a couple of years perfectioning his practice he and his partner Ludmila have opened this place, where you can grab a loaf to take home or taste it right there in the form of sandwiches, tostadas, etc.
Arts & Culture
A cultural center built around the ruins of an old mansion (hence it's name), Parque das Ruinas offer great views of Sugar Loaf and hosts a number of events. Also check Chacara do Ceu, a small museum next door.
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Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho NobreA cultural center built around the ruins of an old mansion (hence it's name), Parque das Ruinas offer great views of Sugar Loaf and hosts a number of events. Also check Chacara do Ceu, a small museum next door.
CCBB offers some of the best exibithions in town, housed in a lovely colonial building. Check their website for the schedule.
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoCCBB offers some of the best exibithions in town, housed in a lovely colonial building. Check their website for the schedule.
The City of Pedro, named after our first emperor, has many attractions: the Imperial Museum, formely the summer palace, offers a view into the royal family of the past. Also worth visiting are the Bohemia Brewery and the well preserved historical center. The cool weather is also an attraction in itself - when the heat in Rio is unbearable, do like the emperors did and head to the mountains!
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petropolis
Praça Dom Pedro IIThe City of Pedro, named after our first emperor, has many attractions: the Imperial Museum, formely the summer palace, offers a view into the royal family of the past. Also worth visiting are the Bohemia Brewery and the well preserved historical center. The cool weather is also an attraction in itself - when the heat in Rio is unbearable, do like the emperors did and head to the mountains!
Parks & Nature
The world's largest urban forest lies right in the middle of the city. The Christ statue sits here, but the Florest also offers plenty of options for those who want to explore it. Great trekking opportunities.
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Parque Florestal da Tijuca
The world's largest urban forest lies right in the middle of the city. The Christ statue sits here, but the Florest also offers plenty of options for those who want to explore it. Great trekking opportunities.
About 50km from the city of Rio lies the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range, which offers plenty of opportunities for those interested in trekking and can be accessed from either Petropolis or Teresopolis cities.
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Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos
Parque Nacional da Serra dos ÓrgãosAbout 50km from the city of Rio lies the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range, which offers plenty of opportunities for those interested in trekking and can be accessed from either Petropolis or Teresopolis cities.
Ilha Grande was, until a couple of decades ago, closed to tourists (there was an old prison there). Although in recent years tourism has prospered quite a bit, it still offers that wild atmosphere in it's many pristine beaches. Save at least two days to get to know the area, more if you can.
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Ilha Grande
Ilha Grande was, until a couple of decades ago, closed to tourists (there was an old prison there). Although in recent years tourism has prospered quite a bit, it still offers that wild atmosphere in it's many pristine beaches. Save at least two days to get to know the area, more if you can.
Buzios, made famous by Brigit Bardot in the 60s, is now a glamorous village surrounded by amazing beaches. Sun and sand during the day and champagne at night: what more can you want?
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Rua D
Rua Naara PereiraBuzios, made famous by Brigit Bardot in the 60s, is now a glamorous village surrounded by amazing beaches. Sun and sand during the day and champagne at night: what more can you want?
The area around Mauá offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, rafting and other open air activities. The region also has many waterfalls. The village of Mauá has nice restaurants and bars.
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Visconde de Mauá
The area around Mauá offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, rafting and other open air activities. The region also has many waterfalls. The village of Mauá has nice restaurants and bars.
Sightseeing
A small island in the middle of Guanabara bay, Paquetá seems to have been lost in time. Part of this this feeling comes from an absence of cars in the island. Reserve a day for strolling it's quiet streets and check the local restaurants. Access is through ferryboats from Praça XV station, every hour or so.
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Paquetá
A small island in the middle of Guanabara bay, Paquetá seems to have been lost in time. Part of this this feeling comes from an absence of cars in the island. Reserve a day for strolling it's quiet streets and check the local restaurants. Access is through ferryboats from Praça XV station, every hour or so.
Entertainment & Activities
Feira de São Cristóvão, or Feira dos Paraíbas, as it is also known, is a market specialized in culture from the northeast region of Brazil. It's the place to go for a carne-de-sol dish or for a selection of forró shows. On weekends it's open 24hs, making it a popular destination for a after party meal.
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Feira de São Cristóvão
B47 Rua ParaíbaFeira de São Cristóvão, or Feira dos Paraíbas, as it is also known, is a market specialized in culture from the northeast region of Brazil. It's the place to go for a carne-de-sol dish or for a selection of forró shows. On weekends it's open 24hs, making it a popular destination for a after party meal.