Blaise’s guidebook
Food scene
Good coffee and produce (bread, cheese). Also has pizzas and sandwiches.
12 os moradores locais recomendam
Curto Café
278 Av. Erasmo BragaGood coffee and produce (bread, cheese). Also has pizzas and sandwiches.
My favorite café in Rio. Beautiful location and nice staff. LGBT friendly.
20 os moradores locais recomendam
Café Secreto
6 R. Gago CoutinhoMy favorite café in Rio. Beautiful location and nice staff. LGBT friendly.
Gourmet food with brazilian local products in a breathtaking setting with sweeping views of the city. Bit expensive.
293 os moradores locais recomendam
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelGourmet food with brazilian local products in a breathtaking setting with sweeping views of the city. Bit expensive.
Rumored to have the best pão de queijo (cheese bread) of the city
64 os moradores locais recomendam
Cultivar
124 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoRumored to have the best pão de queijo (cheese bread) of the city
A very traditional bar. Beer comes in large bottles to be shared using the small 'copos americanos' glasses, brazilian way
125 os moradores locais recomendam
Armazém São Thiago
26 R. ÁureaA very traditional bar. Beer comes in large bottles to be shared using the small 'copos americanos' glasses, brazilian way
Delicious sweets and the cutest atmosphere.
14 os moradores locais recomendam
Alda Maria Doces Portugueses
1116 R. Alm. AlexandrinoDelicious sweets and the cutest atmosphere.
Ferro e Farinha
23 R. Andrade PertenceDelicious, inventive pizzas.
Delicious food, beautiful views and interesting indigenous artifacts on sale
Restaurante Fazenda Culinária
2 Av. Rodrigues AlvesDelicious food, beautiful views and interesting indigenous artifacts on sale
Good value sushi/japanese restaurant
45 os moradores locais recomendam
Gohan Alimentação Natural Ltda (ME)
127 R. Joaquim SilvaGood value sushi/japanese restaurant
Marchezinho
46 R. Voluntários da Pátriagreat food.
Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de MaranguapeBest burgers in town and where all the cool kids hang out.
if you venture that far, it has some of the best italian food in the city
46 os moradores locais recomendam
Casa do Sardo
405 R. São Cristóvãoif you venture that far, it has some of the best italian food in the city
The Slow Bakery
25 R. Gen. PolidoroHipster café. Great food and delicious coffee.
CoLAB
hipster café and bar at night
Sightseeing
Beautiful panorama of the city. Visit during the day.
11 os moradores locais recomendam
Wet Mouse Lookout
Rua Francisca de AndradeBeautiful panorama of the city. Visit during the day.
Arguably the best views of the city. Much less crowded than sugarloaf or corcovado. Really worth it.
132 os moradores locais recomendam
Mirante Dona (Santa) Marta
S/N Estr. Mirante Dona MartaArguably the best views of the city. Much less crowded than sugarloaf or corcovado. Really worth it.
Views of the city from the ruins of an old mansion.
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Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho NobreViews of the city from the ruins of an old mansion.
cultural center hosting temporary exhibits from local artists in an old mansion
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Municipal Cultural Center Laurinda Santos Lobo
306 R. Monte Alegrecultural center hosting temporary exhibits from local artists in an old mansion
Museu da Chácara do Céu
93 R. Murtinho NobreMuseum in a 50's mansion.
Maybe the most beautiful place in Rio and in the world. Just go. The café is not great but the store has beautiful indigenous craft.
1473 os moradores locais recomendam
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoMaybe the most beautiful place in Rio and in the world. Just go. The café is not great but the store has beautiful indigenous craft.
Beach
Possibly the best part of the beach, with an alternative, open minded crowd (also the closest to the house).
11 os moradores locais recomendam
Posto 1
Avenida AtlânticaPossibly the best part of the beach, with an alternative, open minded crowd (also the closest to the house).
Go anytime for the beach and onto the rock for the best sunsets.
1009 os moradores locais recomendam
Arpoador
Go anytime for the beach and onto the rock for the best sunsets.
The water is not always very clean but the setting is gorgeous.
192 os moradores locais recomendam
Praia Vermelha
The water is not always very clean but the setting is gorgeous.
Museums
My top museum recommendation. Amazing building and interesting exhibits.
563 os moradores locais recomendam
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
5 Praça MauáMy top museum recommendation. Amazing building and interesting exhibits.
Artist's workshops in a refurbished chocolate factory. Unique place with a lot of character. Only open to visitors the first Saturday of the month.
20 os moradores locais recomendam
Fábrica Bhering
28 R. OrestesArtist's workshops in a refurbished chocolate factory. Unique place with a lot of character. Only open to visitors the first Saturday of the month.
Beautiful ornate library, peek in for a short visit.
124 os moradores locais recomendam
Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
30 R. Luís de CamõesBeautiful ornate library, peek in for a short visit.
Nightlife
The most happening place right now to drink out and dance with a free-spirited and diverse crowd. Check on their facebook or instagram page that something is happening before you go.
Desvio Café e Bar
12 R. Ramalho OrtigãoThe most happening place right now to drink out and dance with a free-spirited and diverse crowd. Check on their facebook or instagram page that something is happening before you go.
Conselhos sobre a cidade
Deslocar-se
Use Uber to get around
It's the safest and most convenient way to move around the city if you're only there for a few days. If you're more than one person it will usually turn out cheaper than public transport. If you don't have 3G while you're out you can also come back by taxi but it tends to be more expensive. You can also use it to get to and from the airport.