Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Tasty salads for a reasonable price, and foods for the kids too!
37 locals recommend
Gula Gula Restaurante
1196 Av. Gen. San MartinTasty salads for a reasonable price, and foods for the kids too!
Great meat, with a variety of innovative side dishes. Arrive early, because it is very disputed.
148 locals recommend
CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias FerreiraGreat meat, with a variety of innovative side dishes. Arrive early, because it is very disputed.
Traditional place with very good meat. Please make sure you have someone to share your meal, since they serve large dishes.
43 locals recommend
Degrau Restaurante
517 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaTraditional place with very good meat. Please make sure you have someone to share your meal, since they serve large dishes.
Manekineko
410 Rua Dias FerreiraVery good japanese restaurant.
It is an informal restaurant and a boucherie. You pick your meat at the refrigerator and choose simple and tasteful side dishes. Fair price and friendly environment.
8 locals recommend
Sabor DOC
605 Rua Dias FerreiraIt is an informal restaurant and a boucherie. You pick your meat at the refrigerator and choose simple and tasteful side dishes. Fair price and friendly environment.
Boho style restaurant with good food, although a bit pricy. Good place to see beautiful people.
301 locals recommend
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaBoho style restaurant with good food, although a bit pricy. Good place to see beautiful people.
Le Blond
1321 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaGreat french cuisine!
Rancho Português
136 R. Maria QuitériaTypical Portuguese food, great service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraGood appetizers, and great to see and be seen.
Esch Café - La Casa del Habano
78 Rua Dias FerreiraRecommended for cigar lovers.
It is a good place to try the most typical Brazilian drink, the "caipirinha"! They also have several typical Brazilian appetizers.
143 locals recommend
Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteIt is a good place to try the most typical Brazilian drink, the "caipirinha"! They also have several typical Brazilian appetizers.
It is a good place to have lunch and an afternoon drink. It has a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay.
420 locals recommend
Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeIt is a good place to have lunch and an afternoon drink. It has a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay.
Very good place to listen typical live music (Samba) and to dance or watch others dance!
39 locals recommend
Trapiche Gamboa
155 Praça MauáVery good place to listen typical live music (Samba) and to dance or watch others dance!
Bar Bracarense
85 R. José LinharesFamous for its appetizers and draft beer.
Sightseeing
Great view of Copacabana Beach, and it is also possible to have food and/or drinks.
1284 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoGreat view of Copacabana Beach, and it is also possible to have food and/or drinks.
Carioca Aqueduct
Sugar Loaf cable car station
520 Av. PasteurTrem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme VelhoMake sure you go on a sunny day, for an astonishing view.
Copacabana Beach
A walk on its boardwalk is mandatory for visitors.
Parks & Nature
It is an amazing forest within the city! Go with a guide and a group.
535 locals recommend
Parque Florestal da Tijuca
It is an amazing forest within the city! Go with a guide and a group.
This is the place to go to watch the sunset. Avoid Sundays, when it is very crowded.
1009 locals recommend
Arpoador
This is the place to go to watch the sunset. Avoid Sundays, when it is very crowded.
Its a good place for jogging or riding a bike. It is recommended on the weekends, since it is very empty in weekdays.
1379 locals recommend
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Its a good place for jogging or riding a bike. It is recommended on the weekends, since it is very empty in weekdays.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful new museum in a completely renovated area, close to restaurants and cafes.
1571 locals recommend
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáBeautiful new museum in a completely renovated area, close to restaurants and cafes.
The Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro is located in Cinelandia Square (Marechal Floriano), in the city center of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil. Opened in 1909 as part of the architectural ensemble of the Redevelopment Works of the City of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), and opening of Central Avenue (now Avenida Rio Branco), during the government of Pereira Passos. Since opening plays an important role in the Carioca and national culture, receiving its stage important artists, orchestras and ballet companies.
738 locals recommend
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoThe Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro is located in Cinelandia Square (Marechal Floriano), in the city center of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil. Opened in 1909 as part of the architectural ensemble of the Redevelopment Works of the City of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), and opening of Central Avenue (now Avenida Rio Branco), during the government of Pereira Passos. Since opening plays an important role in the Carioca and national culture, receiving its stage important artists, orchestras and ballet companies.
The National Library (BN) is the body responsible for implementing the government policy of capture, custody, preservation and dissemination of intellectual production in the country. With over 200 years of history, is the oldest Brazilian cultural institution. It has a collection of about 9 million items and therefore it was considered by UNESCO (UNESCO) as one of the major national libraries of the world.
127 locals recommend
Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
23 R. DebretThe National Library (BN) is the body responsible for implementing the government policy of capture, custody, preservation and dissemination of intellectual production in the country. With over 200 years of history, is the oldest Brazilian cultural institution. It has a collection of about 9 million items and therefore it was considered by UNESCO (UNESCO) as one of the major national libraries of the world.
The Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro (MAM) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Brazil. Located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, at the Flamengo Park, next to the Santos Dumont Airport. The museum opened in 1948, due to the cultural and economic context that Brazil experienced in the post-World War II, in which it noted the diversification of cultural facilities in the country, the acquisition of a valuable artistic heritage and assimilation of modern artistic trends.
703 locals recommend
Museum of Modern Art
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueThe Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro (MAM) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Brazil. Located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, at the Flamengo Park, next to the Santos Dumont Airport. The museum opened in 1948, due to the cultural and economic context that Brazil experienced in the post-World War II, in which it noted the diversification of cultural facilities in the country, the acquisition of a valuable artistic heritage and assimilation of modern artistic trends.
It is the oldest association established by the Portuguese in Brazil after independence in 1822. Its headquarters, built in Neo-Manueline, it was inaugurated by Princess Isabel in 1887 and holds about 350,000 volumes (thousands of rare books).
124 locals recommend
Royal Portuguese Reading Room
30 R. Luís de CamõesIt is the oldest association established by the Portuguese in Brazil after independence in 1822. Its headquarters, built in Neo-Manueline, it was inaugurated by Princess Isabel in 1887 and holds about 350,000 volumes (thousands of rare books).
MAR, opened in March 2013, works as a proactive space to support education and works in partnership with the Municipal Secretary of Education of Rio de Janeiro and other departments of Education. The School of Looking develops an academic program, built in collaboration with universities, to discuss art, visual culture, education and curatorial practices.
563 locals recommend
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
5 Praça MauáMAR, opened in March 2013, works as a proactive space to support education and works in partnership with the Municipal Secretary of Education of Rio de Janeiro and other departments of Education. The School of Looking develops an academic program, built in collaboration with universities, to discuss art, visual culture, education and curatorial practices.
Oi Casa Grande
290 - a Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoFundicao Progresso
24 R. dos ArcosThere is always a good music show.
Essentials
It is not the cheapest place around, but it has everything you need.
58 locals recommend
Pão de Açucar
245 R. José LinharesIt is not the cheapest place around, but it has everything you need.
Artisan breads and homemade sweets in a cozy delicatessen for breakfast or brunch, or to take home
277 locals recommend
Talho Capixaba
1022 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaArtisan breads and homemade sweets in a cozy delicatessen for breakfast or brunch, or to take home
Delicatessen where you can buy cheeses, cold cuts, wines and other goodies.
11 locals recommend
Delly Gil
Rua Gilberto CardosoDelicatessen where you can buy cheeses, cold cuts, wines and other goodies.
Werner Coiffeur
595 R. Visc. de PirajáFor a quick fix for a lovely evening.
Entertainment & Activities
Great choice for stand up paddle lovers! Beautiful view to do some exercise.
41 locals recommend
Surf Rio
Great choice for stand up paddle lovers! Beautiful view to do some exercise.
Pedra Bonita
This is the place to go for a hang gliding.