Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing
Access via cable cars. Amazing views. Avoid the restaurants on top of the mountains
545 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación del teleférico del Pan de Azúcar
520 Av. PasteurAccess via cable cars. Amazing views. Avoid the restaurants on top of the mountains
Famous "Lapa Arches", an old acqueduct adapted for tram traffic.
418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carioca Aqueduct
Famous "Lapa Arches", an old acqueduct adapted for tram traffic.
Santa Marta slum. One of the first slums to be pacified in Rio. Home to the recordings of Michael Jackson's "They don't care about us" music video. Difficult to get by, make sure to hire a local to guide you (many kids informaly offer this service)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Favela Santa Marta Tour
307 R. São ClementeSanta Marta slum. One of the first slums to be pacified in Rio. Home to the recordings of Michael Jackson's "They don't care about us" music video. Difficult to get by, make sure to hire a local to guide you (many kids informaly offer this service)
Lovely views and many restaurants inside. It was an old fort for Rio's defence. Mind the entrance fee
1284 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fuerte de Copacabana
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoLovely views and many restaurants inside. It was an old fort for Rio's defence. Mind the entrance fee
Art-nouveau pastry shop with a Parisian feel and piano plays. Good for breakfasts too!
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoArt-nouveau pastry shop with a Parisian feel and piano plays. Good for breakfasts too!
Curious stairway fully-decorated with tiles by chilean artist Selarón. Located in the bohemian neighbourhood of Lapa
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroCurious stairway fully-decorated with tiles by chilean artist Selarón. Located in the bohemian neighbourhood of Lapa
Famous Rio landmark. Make sure to catch the train leaving from Cosme Velho for the best experience. Long lines though
1936 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cristo Redentor
Famous Rio landmark. Make sure to catch the train leaving from Cosme Velho for the best experience. Long lines though
Climb the rock for a nice spot to admire Rio's coast, specially during the sunset. Can get busy sometimes
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pedra do Arpoador
s/n Avenida Francisco BheringClimb the rock for a nice spot to admire Rio's coast, specially during the sunset. Can get busy sometimes
Perfect for sightseeing! Another way to gaze on Copacabana's coastline, from the top of this mountain.
Mind the rules to enter and check opening hours! There's a small entrance fee too
309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duke of Caxias Fort
s/n Praça Alm. Júlio de NoronhaPerfect for sightseeing! Another way to gaze on Copacabana's coastline, from the top of this mountain.
Mind the rules to enter and check opening hours! There's a small entrance fee too
Touristy neighbourhood with lovely streets and views of Rio.
594 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Teresa
Touristy neighbourhood with lovely streets and views of Rio.
Parks & Nature
Rio's nudist (or naturism) beach. Hard to access
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praia do Abricó
Rio's nudist (or naturism) beach. Hard to access
Paridisiac beach located in a Natural Reserve. Somewhat hard to get here. Limited number of guests! Come early to get a spot!
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praia do Abricó
Paridisiac beach located in a Natural Reserve. Somewhat hard to get here. Limited number of guests! Come early to get a spot!
Copacabana beach. Roads are closed for cars on sundays and holidays
1373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Copacabana
Copacabana beach. Roads are closed for cars on sundays and holidays
Famous Ipanema's beach. Roads are closed for cars on sundays and holidays
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praia de Ipanema
Famous Ipanema's beach. Roads are closed for cars on sundays and holidays
Lovely park with a huge mansion of the 1920's. Free entrance. Here was recorded many of the international artists music videos e.g. Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful"
1473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoLovely park with a huge mansion of the 1920's. Free entrance. Here was recorded many of the international artists music videos e.g. Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful"
Botanic gardens founded by D. João VI, King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Algarves and Brazil, in 1808. There's an entrance fee and check opening and closing hours beforehand
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoBotanic gardens founded by D. João VI, King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Algarves and Brazil, in 1808. There's an entrance fee and check opening and closing hours beforehand
Lovely trail around the Sugarloaf mountains. Free entrance
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pista Cláudio Coutinho
Lovely trail around the Sugarloaf mountains. Free entrance
Shopping
Centro comercial Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro MüllerHuge mall with many shops
Food Scene
Really good and simple arab café, inside old Menescal shop gallery. "Take-away" food available, since the place is always bustling with people. Make sure to try the meat "esfihas" and "kibehs".
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baalbeck Delícias Árabes
664 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaReally good and simple arab café, inside old Menescal shop gallery. "Take-away" food available, since the place is always bustling with people. Make sure to try the meat "esfihas" and "kibehs".
Nice brazilian restaurant! Sometimes busy, but make sure to try the "bolinhos", specially the "bolinho de feijoada" (black beans deep fried balls, along with some beer ;) )
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Os Imortais Bar
147 R. Ronald de CarvalhoNice brazilian restaurant! Sometimes busy, but make sure to try the "bolinhos", specially the "bolinho de feijoada" (black beans deep fried balls, along with some beer ;) )
Famous "pé sujo" (simple) street restaurant. Try the "pastel de camarão" (shrimp-filled deep fried local pastry). Can get really busy on sundays.
367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pavão Azul Bar
71 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaFamous "pé sujo" (simple) street restaurant. Try the "pastel de camarão" (shrimp-filled deep fried local pastry). Can get really busy on sundays.
Local chain brewery and restaurant. Nice dishes and a good variety of tap beers
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Devassa
8 Rua BolívarLocal chain brewery and restaurant. Nice dishes and a good variety of tap beers
A hidden pearl in Copacabana. Traditional japanese restaurant, although pricey (would be on the "splurge" list). Amazing food!
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azumi Restaurante Japonês
127 R. Min. Viveiros de CastroA hidden pearl in Copacabana. Traditional japanese restaurant, although pricey (would be on the "splurge" list). Amazing food!
Many good restaurants on this corner and along the street! Bar do Adão, Boteco Belmonte, Botequim informal...
R. Domingos Ferreira, 250
250 Rua Domingos FerreiraMany good restaurants on this corner and along the street! Bar do Adão, Boteco Belmonte, Botequim informal...
State-of-the-art French bakery and pastry shop. Pricey though
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guerin Padaria & Confeitaria de Paris
920 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaState-of-the-art French bakery and pastry shop. Pricey though
Nice vegetarian restaurant, in a city with few options of these
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bio Carioca
Nice vegetarian restaurant, in a city with few options of these
Traditional all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant. A little bit pricey
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Churrascaria Palace
16 R. Rodolfo DantasTraditional all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant. A little bit pricey
Adega Pérola
138 Rua Siqueira CamposNice traditional portuguese restaurant
Essentials
Shopping das Carnes
134 R. BolívarClosest supermarket to the apartment
Bigger supermarket, with more options. Same owner of French chain "Casino"
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
15 Rua Pompeu LoureiroBigger supermarket, with more options. Same owner of French chain "Casino"
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 938
938 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaGood supermarket with a greater variety of products
Getting Around
"Cantagalo" subway station. Less than 5min walk from the apartment
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantagalo Metro Station
Praça Eugênio Jardim"Cantagalo" subway station. Less than 5min walk from the apartment
Main international airport located in the outskirts of Rio. Cabs take around 1h to arrive at the apartment, although it can get busier during rush hours.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aeropuerto Internacional de RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim
s/nº Av. Vinte de JaneiroMain international airport located in the outskirts of Rio. Cabs take around 1h to arrive at the apartment, although it can get busier during rush hours.
SDU Domestic Airport. Sometimes international flights with going through São Paulo arrive here. 30-35 min by taxi from the apartment, although it can get really busy on rush hours
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado FilhoSDU Domestic Airport. Sometimes international flights with going through São Paulo arrive here. 30-35 min by taxi from the apartment, although it can get really busy on rush hours
Entertainment & Activities
Kinoplex Roxy
Local movie theater
World famous soccer stadium Maracanã. Features a paid tour and exhibition
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Maracaná
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo BrancoWorld famous soccer stadium Maracanã. Features a paid tour and exhibition
Rio's first movie theater. Huge symphony-hall style
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural Luiz Severiano Ribeiro
7 Praça FlorianoRio's first movie theater. Huge symphony-hall style