Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Shopping
If you like luxury shopping, this is the best mall in Rio - Armani, Burberry, Coach, it's all here! Looking for a nice romantic dinner? I recommend outdoor seating and a classic caipirinha at Gula Gula for a nice date night.
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Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoIf you like luxury shopping, this is the best mall in Rio - Armani, Burberry, Coach, it's all here! Looking for a nice romantic dinner? I recommend outdoor seating and a classic caipirinha at Gula Gula for a nice date night.
The Hippie Fair was started, as the name indicates, by hippies in the 60's and continues until today, selling local arts and crafts. Put your bargaining skills to work here, and be careful with pickpockets!
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Hippie Fair Crafts Market
The Hippie Fair was started, as the name indicates, by hippies in the 60's and continues until today, selling local arts and crafts. Put your bargaining skills to work here, and be careful with pickpockets!
Rio Design Leblon
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaRight across the street from the courtyard entrance.
Sightseeing
See the beautiful Leblon/Ipanema beach stretch from this lookout. Grab a caipirinha while you're at it. It's especially nice at night when all the city lights reflect on the ocean.
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Leblons Aussichtspunkt
Avenida NiemeyerSee the beautiful Leblon/Ipanema beach stretch from this lookout. Grab a caipirinha while you're at it. It's especially nice at night when all the city lights reflect on the ocean.
Get a little exercise in and go for a long walk towards the Arpoador rock that juts out into the ocean giving you a fantastic view of the Ipanema/Leblon beach stretch. Perfect for pictures, too! Drink from a coconut while soaking up the sun then dip in the beautiful clear water - the beach is especially clear at this end of the beach. I'd love to share some of my father's childhood shenanigans on this rock!
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Arpoador
Get a little exercise in and go for a long walk towards the Arpoador rock that juts out into the ocean giving you a fantastic view of the Ipanema/Leblon beach stretch. Perfect for pictures, too! Drink from a coconut while soaking up the sun then dip in the beautiful clear water - the beach is especially clear at this end of the beach. I'd love to share some of my father's childhood shenanigans on this rock!
Zuckerhut
You can hike up the first mountain... in about 30 minutes.
Not much more to say, except it's probably the most famous place in Rio. Great view, so go on a clear day.
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Cristo Redentor
Not much more to say, except it's probably the most famous place in Rio. Great view, so go on a clear day.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great hangout for the younger crowd. This whole section of Rio is a great spot for nightlife. Don't get a table indoors, the fun part here is to drink standing on the street and walk from bar to bar having a 'chop' (pronounced show-pee) at each 'boteco.' Botecos don't have curfews, so don't be surprised if you see the sun coming up when the bar is still crowded.
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Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaThis is a great hangout for the younger crowd. This whole section of Rio is a great spot for nightlife. Don't get a table indoors, the fun part here is to drink standing on the street and walk from bar to bar having a 'chop' (pronounced show-pee) at each 'boteco.' Botecos don't have curfews, so don't be surprised if you see the sun coming up when the bar is still crowded.
Have you seen all the crazy soccer fans we have here? Whenever the Flamengo team wins they storm the streets right in front of this bar. You can also enjoy a cold beer and yummy bar food on a regular night, sans soccer fans!
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Casa Clipper
263 Rua Carlos GóisHave you seen all the crazy soccer fans we have here? Whenever the Flamengo team wins they storm the streets right in front of this bar. You can also enjoy a cold beer and yummy bar food on a regular night, sans soccer fans!
Did you ever hear 'Girl from Ipanema'? This is where it was written!
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Bagatelle Lanchonete e Restaurante
Rua Djalma UlrichDid you ever hear 'Girl from Ipanema'? This is where it was written!
Local street bar. "Braca" is a great place to go in flip-flops, straight from the beach. Great draft beer and typical Brazilian finger foods. Try the "bolinho de balhau" (codfish balls) or the "carne seca com aipim e farofa" (typical northeastern shredded beef and fried mandioca).
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Bar Bracarense
85 R. José LinharesLocal street bar. "Braca" is a great place to go in flip-flops, straight from the beach. Great draft beer and typical Brazilian finger foods. Try the "bolinho de balhau" (codfish balls) or the "carne seca com aipim e farofa" (typical northeastern shredded beef and fried mandioca).
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioParks & Nature
This is a gorgeous lake! You can walk around it for exercise or sit out at one of the bars (I recommend Palaphitas for Amazonian drinks and food). During the summer you can rent a pedal boat shaped like a goose and go out into the lake during the day or at night.
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Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
This is a gorgeous lake! You can walk around it for exercise or sit out at one of the bars (I recommend Palaphitas for Amazonian drinks and food). During the summer you can rent a pedal boat shaped like a goose and go out into the lake during the day or at night.
This is the beach post closest to our home - it's easy to find your way home because all the lifeguard posts have big numbers on them. If you ever need to use the restroom while at the beach you can use their public restrooms (and showers) for a few reais.
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Position 11
s/n Av. Delfim MoreiraThis is the beach post closest to our home - it's easy to find your way home because all the lifeguard posts have big numbers on them. If you ever need to use the restroom while at the beach you can use their public restrooms (and showers) for a few reais.
30 minutes will get you to the top of Pedra Bonita with the most amazing views of the city.... easy/medium climb.
Caminho da Pedra Bonita
30 minutes will get you to the top of Pedra Bonita with the most amazing views of the city.... easy/medium climb.
Food Scene
We have a bakery/sandwich shop next door and we recommend enjoying some Brazilian coffee and pao de queijo (cheese rolls). Enjoy smoothies and juices here as well. It's open late so it's also a great spot for some late night food.
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Beach Sucos
198 R. Visc. de PirajáWe have a bakery/sandwich shop next door and we recommend enjoying some Brazilian coffee and pao de queijo (cheese rolls). Enjoy smoothies and juices here as well. It's open late so it's also a great spot for some late night food.
Great snack bar, sandwiches and juices... you can try the famous frozen acai here. I like the pineapple and mint juice ("abacaxi com hortela")!
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Bibi Sucos
36 Rua Santa ClaraGreat snack bar, sandwiches and juices... you can try the famous frozen acai here. I like the pineapple and mint juice ("abacaxi com hortela")!
Garden Restaurante
631 Rua Visconde de PirajáNice medium-upscale restaurant.
In case you're addicted to Starbucks. It's also got free internet in the upstairs lounge.
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Starbucks
1058 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaIn case you're addicted to Starbucks. It's also got free internet in the upstairs lounge.
Tropeço
517 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaGood for a meal or just finger foods and drinks.
Arts & Culture
Great ballet and symphony as well as just touring it.
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Gemeindetheater von Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoGreat ballet and symphony as well as just touring it.
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoGreat art exhibits.
Museum of Modern Art
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueModern Art Museum
Museu de Arte do Rio – MAR
5 Praça MauáNewest museum, may have a long line to get in and might not be worth the wait.
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Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáNewest museum, may have a long line to get in and might not be worth the wait.
Essentials
Supermercado Zona Sul
29 R. Dias da RochaOur closest grocery store, very convenient.
Itaú
1362A Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaThis is the closest bank, with ATM.
Papelaria Guidinha
209 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaAt this store you can find office supplies, toys, souvenirs, etc...