Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

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Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Arts & Culture

Theatre - very close to the apartment - check out their shows, wide variety of musical, theatrical, dance and Brasileiro performances
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Sala Baden Powell
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Theatre - very close to the apartment - check out their shows, wide variety of musical, theatrical, dance and Brasileiro performances
More info here: http://www.cultura.rj.gov.br/espaco/teatro-glaucio-gill
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Theater Glaucio Gill
s/n Praça Cardeal Arcoverde
18 lokalaca preporučuje
More info here: http://www.cultura.rj.gov.br/espaco/teatro-glaucio-gill
Especially if you cannot be in Rio during Carnival, I recommend visiting a Samba School for a night out and a taste of Carnival, there are various schools, more info: www.mangueira.com.br
39 lokalaca preporučuje
GRES Mangueira
1072 R. Visc. de Niterói
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Especially if you cannot be in Rio during Carnival, I recommend visiting a Samba School for a night out and a taste of Carnival, there are various schools, more info: www.mangueira.com.br
Especially if you cannot be in Rio during Carnival, I recommend visiting a Samba School for a night out and a taste of Carnival, there are various schools, more info: www.salgueiro.com.br
57 lokalaca preporučuje
GRES Academic Willow
104 R. Silva Téles
57 lokalaca preporučuje
Especially if you cannot be in Rio during Carnival, I recommend visiting a Samba School for a night out and a taste of Carnival, there are various schools, more info: www.salgueiro.com.br
Especially if you cannot be in Rio during Carnival, I recommend visiting a Samba School for a night out and a taste of Carnival, there are various schools, more info: www.unidosdatijuca.com.br
Av. Francisco Bicalho, 47
47 Avenida Francisco Bicalho
Especially if you cannot be in Rio during Carnival, I recommend visiting a Samba School for a night out and a taste of Carnival, there are various schools, more info: www.unidosdatijuca.com.br

Sightseeing

10 mins by taxi/bus - more info here: www.bondinho.com.br
545 lokalaca preporučuje
Станица кабловске жичаре Шећерна гомила
520 Av. Pasteur
545 lokalaca preporučuje
10 mins by taxi/bus - more info here: www.bondinho.com.br
Take bus 584 to Cosme Velho from Copacabana. Easy to get there. More info here: www.corcovado.com.br
1936 lokalaca preporučuje
Христос Спаситељ
1936 lokalaca preporučuje
Take bus 584 to Cosme Velho from Copacabana. Easy to get there. More info here: www.corcovado.com.br
Market with foods, artesan gifts, music of the North East region of Brazil. Best to visit on Saturdays. More info: www.feiradesaocristovao.org.br
295 lokalaca preporučuje
Feira de São Cristóvão
B47 Rua Paraíba
295 lokalaca preporučuje
Market with foods, artesan gifts, music of the North East region of Brazil. Best to visit on Saturdays. More info: www.feiradesaocristovao.org.br
Rio is the world's largest urban rainforest - go and explore! Stick to the paths. Look out for monkeys!
348 lokalaca preporučuje
Tijuca National Park
850 Estr. da Cascatinha
348 lokalaca preporučuje
Rio is the world's largest urban rainforest - go and explore! Stick to the paths. Look out for monkeys!
Lovely area to explore, lots of nice bars and restaurants and shops. Bohemian, check out the cool cinema there.
594 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Teresa
594 lokalaca preporučuje
Lovely area to explore, lots of nice bars and restaurants and shops. Bohemian, check out the cool cinema there.
This area of centro is home to many museums and interesting buildings - a mixture of modern and colonial/antiquated styles
239 lokalaca preporučuje
Национални музеј лепих уметности у Бразилу
199 Av. Rio Branco
239 lokalaca preporučuje
This area of centro is home to many museums and interesting buildings - a mixture of modern and colonial/antiquated styles
Rio's botanical gardens are spectacular - the imperial palms are so impressive - visit there! www.jbrj.gov.br
694 lokalaca preporučuje
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do Lavradio
694 lokalaca preporučuje
Rio's botanical gardens are spectacular - the imperial palms are so impressive - visit there! www.jbrj.gov.br
Interesting, eerie historic quarter of Old Rio Centro where the slave ships would disembark. Slavery was abolished here in 1888. Today you can take a passenger ferry to Niteroi from the marina area.
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Praça XV
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Interesting, eerie historic quarter of Old Rio Centro where the slave ships would disembark. Slavery was abolished here in 1888. Today you can take a passenger ferry to Niteroi from the marina area.
If you like modern architecture then visit the MAC, you can take a Ferry from Praca XV. Rio is peppered with Oscar Niemeyer buildings. There are some reasonable restaurants in old town Niteroi.
368 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј савремене уметности у Нитероју
s/nº Mirante da Boa Viagem
368 lokalaca preporučuje
If you like modern architecture then visit the MAC, you can take a Ferry from Praca XV. Rio is peppered with Oscar Niemeyer buildings. There are some reasonable restaurants in old town Niteroi.
More info here: http://www.rio-de-janeiro-travel-information.com/morro-do-leme.html
Morro do Leme
More info here: http://www.rio-de-janeiro-travel-information.com/morro-do-leme.html
www.stadiumguide.com/maracana/
1102 lokalaca preporučuje
Маракана
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo Branco
1102 lokalaca preporučuje
www.stadiumguide.com/maracana/
You can make bookings via www.justflyinrio.blogspot.com.br - they offer transfers to the jump site, but you can also take the bus which is cheaper and easy
36 lokalaca preporučuje
São Conrado
36 lokalaca preporučuje
You can make bookings via www.justflyinrio.blogspot.com.br - they offer transfers to the jump site, but you can also take the bus which is cheaper and easy
I recommend going to Arpoador to watch the sunset on Ipanema - you can watch the surfers play in the waves and the view is spectacular
379 lokalaca preporučuje
Pedra do Arpoador
s/n Avenida Francisco Bhering
379 lokalaca preporučuje
I recommend going to Arpoador to watch the sunset on Ipanema - you can watch the surfers play in the waves and the view is spectacular
Museum of Modern Art is good for a visit, the landscaped gardens running along from Botafogo to Aterro de Flamengo are good for a walk, run or cycle. Great views to Sugerloaf, the marina and Cristo
703 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј савремене уметности
85 Av. Infante Dom Henrique
703 lokalaca preporučuje
Museum of Modern Art is good for a visit, the landscaped gardens running along from Botafogo to Aterro de Flamengo are good for a walk, run or cycle. Great views to Sugerloaf, the marina and Cristo
Beautiful, hidden forest park in the heart of Copacabana, well worth a visit for a short hike round the 1km trail, or take a picnic - lots of wildlife and fauna to be seen.
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Државни парк Чакриња
S/N R. Guimarães Natal
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful, hidden forest park in the heart of Copacabana, well worth a visit for a short hike round the 1km trail, or take a picnic - lots of wildlife and fauna to be seen.
Highly recommend visiting this beautiful museum for great views, photo opportunities, lunch
105 lokalaca preporučuje
Museu da Chácara do Céu
93 R. Murtinho Nobre
105 lokalaca preporučuje
Highly recommend visiting this beautiful museum for great views, photo opportunities, lunch
Beautiful library in the heart of Rio centro - highly recommend visiting here. www.realgabinete.com.br
124 lokalaca preporučuje
Краљевска португалска читаоница
30 R. Luís de Camões
124 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful library in the heart of Rio centro - highly recommend visiting here. www.realgabinete.com.br
Museum and centre of Contemporary Art in Latin America (I believe entry is free every Wednesday) www.casadaros.net
R. Gen. Severiano, 159
Museum and centre of Contemporary Art in Latin America (I believe entry is free every Wednesday) www.casadaros.net

Everything Else

I think this might be the best juice bar in Rio
153 lokalaca preporučuje
BB Lanches
64 R. Aristides Espínola
153 lokalaca preporučuje
I think this might be the best juice bar in Rio
Hire canoes on the beach and take a paddle in the bay with the view of Pao de Acucar and Cristo - superb!
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Praia Vermelha
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Hire canoes on the beach and take a paddle in the bay with the view of Pao de Acucar and Cristo - superb!
www.cursomundobrasil.com.br - this language school for foreigners wanting to learn Portuguese is excellent. 100% recommend Paula and her team of tutors if you want to take classes whilst in Rio.
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 195
195 Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana
www.cursomundobrasil.com.br - this language school for foreigners wanting to learn Portuguese is excellent. 100% recommend Paula and her team of tutors if you want to take classes whilst in Rio.
Bus station if you want to take a trip to the likes of Ilha Grande, or Paraty, Sao Paulo or Buzios
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Novo Rio Bus Terminal station
1 Av. Francisco Bicalho
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Bus station if you want to take a trip to the likes of Ilha Grande, or Paraty, Sao Paulo or Buzios
Post office
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Correios
540 Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Post office
Statue at Copacabana Palace is meeting point for tour guides Zezinho & Dembore who live in Rocinha -cool guys who run community youth project www.rocinhamediaschool.org To book www.favelatour.org
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Avenida Delfim Moreira
Avenida Delfim Moreira
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Statue at Copacabana Palace is meeting point for tour guides Zezinho & Dembore who live in Rocinha -cool guys who run community youth project www.rocinhamediaschool.org To book www.favelatour.org
Whilst the Teleferico is not a tourist attraction, but a means of transport over Complexo de Alemao. It only costs R$1.00 and the views are really great http://www.supervia.com.br/teleferico.php
Bonsucesso
Whilst the Teleferico is not a tourist attraction, but a means of transport over Complexo de Alemao. It only costs R$1.00 and the views are really great http://www.supervia.com.br/teleferico.php
check out this site for travel information for taxi or bus links to the airport : http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/riodejaneiro.html
190 lokalaca preporučuje
Међународни аеродром РИОгалеао - Том Џобим
s/nº Av. Vinte de Janeiro
190 lokalaca preporučuje
check out this site for travel information for taxi or bus links to the airport : http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/riodejaneiro.html
Rio's city airport, domestic flights, see transport link info here: www.toandfromtheairport.com/riodejaneiro.html
293 lokalaca preporučuje
Аеродром Рио де Жанеиро РЈ Сантос Думонт
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado Filho
293 lokalaca preporučuje
Rio's city airport, domestic flights, see transport link info here: www.toandfromtheairport.com/riodejaneiro.html
Exchange currency here - reputed to have the best rates in Rio. You can also book tours/flights/travel there.
Taviva Turismo
346 Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana
Exchange currency here - reputed to have the best rates in Rio. You can also book tours/flights/travel there.
Ice cream made in Rio - really good! www.sorvetealex.com.br
Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 308
Ice cream made in Rio - really good! www.sorvetealex.com.br
Hospital and 24hour Accident and Emergency department
101 lokalaca preporučuje
Hospital Copa Star
875 Rua Figueiredo de Magalhães
101 lokalaca preporučuje
Hospital and 24hour Accident and Emergency department
Great park to chill out in situated in Barrio Peixoto, Copacabana. Wednesday is market day and on Saturday mornings there is a smaller but all organic market.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Praça Edmundo Bitencourt
Praça Edmundo Bitencourt
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Great park to chill out in situated in Barrio Peixoto, Copacabana. Wednesday is market day and on Saturday mornings there is a smaller but all organic market.
Every Sunday there is the "Feira Hipe" (Hippie Fair) where you can browse stalls and buy artesan gifts and artwork.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Praça Gen. Osório
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Every Sunday there is the "Feira Hipe" (Hippie Fair) where you can browse stalls and buy artesan gifts and artwork.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great for cocktails - but of course they are pricey! www.copacabanapalace.com
204 lokalaca preporučuje
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
1702 Av. Atlântica
204 lokalaca preporučuje
Great for cocktails - but of course they are pricey! www.copacabanapalace.com
Great nightlife in Lapa - bars and restaurants
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Lapa
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Great nightlife in Lapa - bars and restaurants
Ice cold beers, good food and nice crowd, on the doorstep of the apartment - reasonably priced neighbourhood local, there are many others to find close by too. Cariocas love a beer and a blether!
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Botequim Informal
434 Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Ice cold beers, good food and nice crowd, on the doorstep of the apartment - reasonably priced neighbourhood local, there are many others to find close by too. Cariocas love a beer and a blether!

Food Scene

This old fashioned confeitaria is superb - go and have coffee and cake, or you can eat in the restaurant upstairs. Beautiful.
1015 lokalaca preporučuje
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco
1015 lokalaca preporučuje
This old fashioned confeitaria is superb - go and have coffee and cake, or you can eat in the restaurant upstairs. Beautiful.
Good food - mid price range
102 lokalaca preporučuje
Siqueira Grill
16 Rua Siqueira Campos
102 lokalaca preporučuje
Good food - mid price range
Guerin padaria for coffee and amazing cakes. Great breads too, you can see the bakers working as you queue - highly recommend!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 920
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Guerin padaria for coffee and amazing cakes. Great breads too, you can see the bakers working as you queue - highly recommend!
This wee place is popular in Copacabana, famous for file steak sandwiches with pineapple - a weird combo that works! Not expensive - www.restaurantecervantes.com.br
348 lokalaca preporučuje
Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado Júnior
348 lokalaca preporučuje
This wee place is popular in Copacabana, famous for file steak sandwiches with pineapple - a weird combo that works! Not expensive - www.restaurantecervantes.com.br
I highly recommend this seafood restaurant - they have friendly staff, great food, super atmosphere and it is reasonably priced.
169 lokalaca preporučuje
Adega Pérola
138 Rua Siqueira Campos
169 lokalaca preporučuje
I highly recommend this seafood restaurant - they have friendly staff, great food, super atmosphere and it is reasonably priced.
www.quickgaletos.com - BBQ house - very tasty, cheap, informal, ideal for lunch straight from the beach
R. Duvivier
www.quickgaletos.com - BBQ house - very tasty, cheap, informal, ideal for lunch straight from the beach

Essentials

Wonderful fruit and veg in this supermarket - deli counter - very nice.
454 lokalaca preporučuje
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado Júnior
454 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful fruit and veg in this supermarket - deli counter - very nice.
Very close to the apartment and good quality foods
436 lokalaca preporučuje
Pão de Açúcar
493 Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana
436 lokalaca preporučuje
Very close to the apartment and good quality foods

Shopping

Havaianas flip flip shop - lots of varieties!
Condomínio do Edifício Xavier da Silveira
19 Rua Xavier da Silveira
Havaianas flip flip shop - lots of varieties!