Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
The best award winning pizza in Rio is just 2 blocks away!
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Pizzaria do Chico
21 R. Santa CristinaThe best award winning pizza in Rio is just 2 blocks away!
A little snack bar, selling Açai, juices and pastries. Avoid the Mega Matte next door, this is way better!
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Hobby Sucos e Lanches
268 R. da GlóriaA little snack bar, selling Açai, juices and pastries. Avoid the Mega Matte next door, this is way better!
Traditional Brazilian Restaurant with barbeque, pichana, roast chicken, and a wide selection of other dishes and beers.
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Taberna da Glória
32 A R. do RusselTraditional Brazilian Restaurant with barbeque, pichana, roast chicken, and a wide selection of other dishes and beers.
Youre likely to find us here at the weekends. Our favourite sushi place in Lapa! $$
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Caixa Econômica Federal
NUM 174 R. Mal. CantuáriaYoure likely to find us here at the weekends. Our favourite sushi place in Lapa! $$
The best seafood...on top of a hill a mile from the beach. Trust me, its the best around. And always busy. Also make a great feijoada or good for bar food snacks/beer ($$).
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Restaurante Sobrenatural
432 R. Alm. AlexandrinoThe best seafood...on top of a hill a mile from the beach. Trust me, its the best around. And always busy. Also make a great feijoada or good for bar food snacks/beer ($$).
Possibly the best feijoada in town! Beware of the waiting list on weekends. Best to get here early! $$
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Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoPossibly the best feijoada in town! Beware of the waiting list on weekends. Best to get here early! $$
Sansushi
Santa Teresa style sushi. A little expensive but worth it! $$$
Two restaurants side by side at the bottom of our street which are great for lunch. Vila Rica is good for Pratos Executivos, while Braserinho is the best place to get a huge grilled chicken. $$
Sociedade Imobiliaria Bim
50 Rua Cândido MendesTwo restaurants side by side at the bottom of our street which are great for lunch. Vila Rica is good for Pratos Executivos, while Braserinho is the best place to get a huge grilled chicken. $$
A high end restaurant, but beautiful, with amazing views, and with some of the most amazing food in the city. Constantly given a high rating by critics in the Rio food guide ($$$)
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Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelA high end restaurant, but beautiful, with amazing views, and with some of the most amazing food in the city. Constantly given a high rating by critics in the Rio food guide ($$$)
Want to eat like an absolute pig? Then put on your big trousers and come here. For R$98 you can eat as much food as you want, including lobster and endless pichana meat brought to your table $$$
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Porcão Rio's
Want to eat like an absolute pig? Then put on your big trousers and come here. For R$98 you can eat as much food as you want, including lobster and endless pichana meat brought to your table $$$
Santo Amaro confectionery
22 R. do CateteLate night coffee, snacks and cakes, 24hrs a day
This place is famous for everything. Great food, even better pastries and sweets, and a big history, all encased within a glorious and decadent location. Come here just to see the interior!
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Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoThis place is famous for everything. Great food, even better pastries and sweets, and a big history, all encased within a glorious and decadent location. Come here just to see the interior!
Shopping
This little Pharmacy has most of your medical and cosmetic needs, as well as two ATM which accept international cards for a small charge.
Casa Missionaria e Provincial
109 R. Cândido MendesThis little Pharmacy has most of your medical and cosmetic needs, as well as two ATM which accept international cards for a small charge.
Three or four little shops can be found on this street selling all sorts of things from handicrafts, to tourist souvenirs, to clothes, to furntiure.
Boca Feliz Restaurante
Three or four little shops can be found on this street selling all sorts of things from handicrafts, to tourist souvenirs, to clothes, to furntiure.
If you want to buy something, this street market probably has 100 of everything that you are looking for. Stretching over 8+ blocks, its crazy and beautiful, and you will definitely find a bargain.
PetShop Saara
181 R. Sete de SetembroIf you want to buy something, this street market probably has 100 of everything that you are looking for. Stretching over 8+ blocks, its crazy and beautiful, and you will definitely find a bargain.
This Mall has everything under one roof. Packed full of designer stores, as well as the usual Brazilian brands. To get here, take buses 433, 162, 464, or any saying Rio Sul. Coming back, take 161
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Rio Sul Einkaufszentrum
116 Rua Lauro MüllerThis Mall has everything under one roof. Packed full of designer stores, as well as the usual Brazilian brands. To get here, take buses 433, 162, 464, or any saying Rio Sul. Coming back, take 161
Our neighbourhood book store has all sorts of hidden second hand gems hidden throughout. Also boast a large second hand section in English
Free Beta Aquarius - Sale and Used Book Sale
72 R. Buarque de MacedoOur neighbourhood book store has all sorts of hidden second hand gems hidden throughout. Also boast a large second hand section in English
Essentials
Our little neighborhood store has everything you might need, including fresh bread, vegetables, alcohol, fruit and a butchers.
Next door there is a little store that sells cold beer, and cigarettes.
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swissnex Brazil
157 R. Cândido MendesOur little neighborhood store has everything you might need, including fresh bread, vegetables, alcohol, fruit and a butchers.
Next door there is a little store that sells cold beer, and cigarettes.
Our local coffee shop (a rarity in Rio) with some cakes, pies and even some live music on the weekends. Food here isnt the best, so stick to the coffee and drinks instead.
Best part is the wifi + A/C
Hotel Monte Castelo
201 R. Cândido MendesOur local coffee shop (a rarity in Rio) with some cakes, pies and even some live music on the weekends. Food here isnt the best, so stick to the coffee and drinks instead.
Best part is the wifi + A/C
Every Sunday, a huge market closes off this street and sells everything - fruit, veg, flowers, meat, fish, herbs, as well as the traditional sunday morning "Pastel e Caldo de Cana"
Avenida Augusto Severo
Avenida Augusto SeveroEvery Sunday, a huge market closes off this street and sells everything - fruit, veg, flowers, meat, fish, herbs, as well as the traditional sunday morning "Pastel e Caldo de Cana"
Every Thursday, this small street market has everything the sunday one has, but on a slightly smaller scale and less crowded
Rua Conde de Lages
Rua Conde de LagesEvery Thursday, this small street market has everything the sunday one has, but on a slightly smaller scale and less crowded
Great place to go if your budget is tight and you want to cook up some Asian flavours at home. Just make sure to share whatever you cook with us if you do!
Casa Peixe
Great place to go if your budget is tight and you want to cook up some Asian flavours at home. Just make sure to share whatever you cook with us if you do!
If you dont have a laptop with you to use of our wifi here at home, you can use the machines here. R$4 per hour, or R$3 per hour if you buy in bulk. Prints R$1 per page
Ponto Bordado Uniformes & Cia
44 Rua Conde de LagesIf you dont have a laptop with you to use of our wifi here at home, you can use the machines here. R$4 per hour, or R$3 per hour if you buy in bulk. Prints R$1 per page
Sightseeing
A beautiful old church on the hill over looking Gloria and the Marina, with great views of our neighbourhood
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Hotel Gloria Rio
632 Rua do RusselA beautiful old church on the hill over looking Gloria and the Marina, with great views of our neighbourhood
Located in Aterro do Flamengo, this is a great place to have a picnic, or watch the boats come and go
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Marina da Glória
S/N Av. Infante Dom HenriqueLocated in Aterro do Flamengo, this is a great place to have a picnic, or watch the boats come and go
Amazing views of Centro, Sugarloaf, Guanabara bay, the north zone, Niteroi and even the Christ. Climb to the top of this old building and you wont be disappointed!
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Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho NobreAmazing views of Centro, Sugarloaf, Guanabara bay, the north zone, Niteroi and even the Christ. Climb to the top of this old building and you wont be disappointed!
The most famous staircase in Brazil, and only 10mins walk from our house. Its one huge art piece, created using tiles from around the world, by chilean artist Selarón (Snoop Dog filmed a video here!)
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Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroThe most famous staircase in Brazil, and only 10mins walk from our house. Its one huge art piece, created using tiles from around the world, by chilean artist Selarón (Snoop Dog filmed a video here!)
The Heart of Santa Teresa! Great place to hang out in the afternoon, or samba and drinking at night
Ferragens Largo do Guimarães Ltda
The Heart of Santa Teresa! Great place to hang out in the afternoon, or samba and drinking at night
Beautiful Theatre located in the heart of downtown. Once a month, the city orchestra plays a concert here for only R$1. Check the program online for listings.
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Gemeindetheater von Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoBeautiful Theatre located in the heart of downtown. Once a month, the city orchestra plays a concert here for only R$1. Check the program online for listings.
This is were you get the cable car to climb the Sugarloaf! The best time to go is sunset, and after 7pm you can make the return trip for free saving R$25! You can also climb the first hill by foot
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Sugar Loaf cable car station
520 Av. PasteurThis is were you get the cable car to climb the Sugarloaf! The best time to go is sunset, and after 7pm you can make the return trip for free saving R$25! You can also climb the first hill by foot
At the side of this building, there is a trail leading to the top of the first hill. From here you have great views, but you also avoid paying the first part of the cable car ride!
School of Command and General Staff of the Army - ECEME
125 Praça Gen. TibúrcioAt the side of this building, there is a trail leading to the top of the first hill. From here you have great views, but you also avoid paying the first part of the cable car ride!
One of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Rio. Its quiet, full of trees, beside the water, and away from the city. Many rich people live here, and the European Institute of Design is found here too.
Praça Tenente Gil Guilherme
Praça Tenente Gil GuilhermeOne of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Rio. Its quiet, full of trees, beside the water, and away from the city. Many rich people live here, and the European Institute of Design is found here too.
Cool and weird park, full of ducks, cats, homeless people, peacocks and small furry creatures whose name we havent figured out yet. But a nice place for a stroll after visiting Saara
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Campo de Santana
s/n Praça da RepúblicaCool and weird park, full of ducks, cats, homeless people, peacocks and small furry creatures whose name we havent figured out yet. But a nice place for a stroll after visiting Saara
Gorgeous Library in the historic centre. They dont make them like this any more!
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Königliches portugiesisches Lesekabinett
30 R. Luís de CamõesGorgeous Library in the historic centre. They dont make them like this any more!
Loved and hated by everyone, the cathedral's iconic design isnt the most awe inspiring. But once you enter its a different story. And at night it turns into a disco light show for some reason
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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião de Rio de Janeiro
245 Avenida República do ChileLoved and hated by everyone, the cathedral's iconic design isnt the most awe inspiring. But once you enter its a different story. And at night it turns into a disco light show for some reason
Beautiful museum with an equally beautiful park behind it. Once the residence of president/dictator Vargas, this is where he finally shot himself. There is a movie theatre and cafe inside also!
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Palácio do Catete
153 Rua do CateteBeautiful museum with an equally beautiful park behind it. Once the residence of president/dictator Vargas, this is where he finally shot himself. There is a movie theatre and cafe inside also!
Praça XV is surrounded by loads of historic buildings, including the old imperial palace. Among the many sidestreets are great bars and restaurants, and every Saturday there is a huge antiques fair.
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Praça XV
Praça XV is surrounded by loads of historic buildings, including the old imperial palace. Among the many sidestreets are great bars and restaurants, and every Saturday there is a huge antiques fair.
The National Library is a huge commanding building right in the heart of Rio. Come and wander among the tall stacked shelves on a rainy day!
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Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
23 R. DebretThe National Library is a huge commanding building right in the heart of Rio. Come and wander among the tall stacked shelves on a rainy day!
Rio's Iconic beach aint what it used to be, but its still gorgeous. To get here take the Metro, and get off at either Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos, or Cantagalo.
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Copacabana
Rio's Iconic beach aint what it used to be, but its still gorgeous. To get here take the Metro, and get off at either Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos, or Cantagalo.
Ipanema is the best beach in Zona Sul, hands down! Way better than Copa. Although crowded on weekends, its still beautiful, and at sunset, breathtaking. Its also great for shopping and nightlife.
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Ipanema
Ipanema is the best beach in Zona Sul, hands down! Way better than Copa. Although crowded on weekends, its still beautiful, and at sunset, breathtaking. Its also great for shopping and nightlife.
Entertainment & Activities
A huge park running the whole way from centro to Botafogo in the south zone. Perfect place to go running, cycling, or picnicing on a sunny day. On Sunday, the road is closed the whole way to Botafogo
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Parque do Flamengo
A huge park running the whole way from centro to Botafogo in the south zone. Perfect place to go running, cycling, or picnicing on a sunny day. On Sunday, the road is closed the whole way to Botafogo
Lovely woodland park, filled with ducks, ponds, kids and old people. My favourite place to go read a book
Palácio Laranjeiras
407 R. Paulo César de AndradeLovely woodland park, filled with ducks, ponds, kids and old people. My favourite place to go read a book
Arts & Culture
****Rio +20 happening here****; 10 minute walk away!!
The museum of Modern art is located at the top of Aterro do Flamengo and has some great exhibitions, as well a good permanent collection
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Museum of Modern Art
85 Av. Infante Dom Henrique****Rio +20 happening here****; 10 minute walk away!!
The museum of Modern art is located at the top of Aterro do Flamengo and has some great exhibitions, as well a good permanent collection
One of the best exhibition spaces in Rio, in the old Bank of Brazil building. Hosts lots of exhibitions every month, and has a theatre, cinema and bookstore. Free every day, but busy at weekends
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Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoOne of the best exhibition spaces in Rio, in the old Bank of Brazil building. Hosts lots of exhibitions every month, and has a theatre, cinema and bookstore. Free every day, but busy at weekends
Museu da Chácara do Céu
93 R. Murtinho NobreCool art museum at the very top of Santa Teresa
Best live music venue in the world. Ever! Check the wall outside weekly for the lineup, or check out one of the flyers here in our house. We always have one
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Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosBest live music venue in the world. Ever! Check the wall outside weekly for the lineup, or check out one of the flyers here in our house. We always have one
Lapa's classic samba venue. Check it out midweek for all your samba needs
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Democratic Club
91 R. RiachueloLapa's classic samba venue. Check it out midweek for all your samba needs
Cinema showing mainly foreign independent films with portuguese subtitles
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Embratel
1012 Av. Pres. VargasCinema showing mainly foreign independent films with portuguese subtitles
This cinema has one of the better selctions available, ranging from independent to blockbusters. Check out the cool bookstore inside
Blooks Livraria
This cinema has one of the better selctions available, ranging from independent to blockbusters. Check out the cool bookstore inside
The bonde tram may be out of action, but you can learn about it and see some of its history here, as well as a few other exhibitons
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Municipal Cultural Center Laurinda Santos Lobo
306 R. Monte AlegreThe bonde tram may be out of action, but you can learn about it and see some of its history here, as well as a few other exhibitons
Drinks & Nightlife
An Australian/Brazilian hybrid jazz bar. Amazing. Thursdays/Saturdays with happy hour from 6-8pm
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TribOz - Brazil-Australia Cultural Center
19 Rua Conde de LagesAn Australian/Brazilian hybrid jazz bar. Amazing. Thursdays/Saturdays with happy hour from 6-8pm
Beside Sinonimo, this is our favourite bar in the whole city. Serving up cachaça and beer, this little hole in the wall is cheap, cheerful, crowded, and the most memorable place to spend your night!
Sinonimo Lapa
118 Av. Mem de SáBeside Sinonimo, this is our favourite bar in the whole city. Serving up cachaça and beer, this little hole in the wall is cheap, cheerful, crowded, and the most memorable place to spend your night!
A fantastic bar on the waterfront, where you can buy a beer and an empada, sit on the wall overlooking the bay and watch the sun set over the city.
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Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeA fantastic bar on the waterfront, where you can buy a beer and an empada, sit on the wall overlooking the bay and watch the sun set over the city.
This part of Lapa is all about Jazz, and this place is no exception. Thursdays-Saturday nights theres live music but its open during the day too. Check out the giant ant vs VW Beetle sculpture inside
Universidade Unigranrio
86 Rua da LapaThis part of Lapa is all about Jazz, and this place is no exception. Thursdays-Saturday nights theres live music but its open during the day too. Check out the giant ant vs VW Beetle sculpture inside
The first Friday of the month, the Maze hosts a jazz night right on top of a favela. Owned by a British Artist who has lived in Rio for years, its one of the coolest places to visit on a weekend.
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The Maze
414 R. Tavares BastosThe first Friday of the month, the Maze hosts a jazz night right on top of a favela. Owned by a British Artist who has lived in Rio for years, its one of the coolest places to visit on a weekend.
A german orientated bar, hidden up the hill in Santa Teresa is one of our new favourites, even though its been around for ages! Serves a good selection of Brazilian & European Beer + food ($$)
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Mike's Haus
1458 Rua Almirante AlexandrinoA german orientated bar, hidden up the hill in Santa Teresa is one of our new favourites, even though its been around for ages! Serves a good selection of Brazilian & European Beer + food ($$)
This street become packed with revellers on Fridays and Saturday nights, with a mixture of funk, samba, reggae, dance and brazilian country coming from the different bars.
Rua Joaquim Silva
Rua Joaquim SilvaThis street become packed with revellers on Fridays and Saturday nights, with a mixture of funk, samba, reggae, dance and brazilian country coming from the different bars.
This boteco on the corner is a welcome hideaway from the tourist filled centre of Santa Teresa. Across the street is a pizzaria, and a vintage thrift shop.
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Armazém São Thiago
26 R. ÁureaThis boteco on the corner is a welcome hideaway from the tourist filled centre of Santa Teresa. Across the street is a pizzaria, and a vintage thrift shop.