Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

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Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Sightseeing

The main spot of Copacabana. Beautiful beach to have a sunbath, take pictures and go for a walk/running/cycling in the sidewalk.
1373 locals recommend
Copacabana Beach
1373 locals recommend
The main spot of Copacabana. Beautiful beach to have a sunbath, take pictures and go for a walk/running/cycling in the sidewalk.
Fort built when Brazil was still a colony. Very beautiful view to the beaches of Zona Sul and Guanabara Bay (Baía de Guanabara). Not open on Mondays and free for visiting on Tuesdays
309 locals recommend
Duke of Caxias Fort
s/n Praça Alm. Júlio de Noronha
309 locals recommend
Fort built when Brazil was still a colony. Very beautiful view to the beaches of Zona Sul and Guanabara Bay (Baía de Guanabara). Not open on Mondays and free for visiting on Tuesdays
Brazilian Army Museum Great view or Copacabana beach
1284 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco
1284 locals recommend
Brazilian Army Museum Great view or Copacabana beach
Famous amazing sunset. Don´t be shy, clap your hands for this mother nature show!
1009 locals recommend
Arpoador
1009 locals recommend
Famous amazing sunset. Don´t be shy, clap your hands for this mother nature show!
Fort built in 16th century to defend the city from invasors. Lots of history and breathtaking views. Check visit days and time.
21 locals recommend
Fortaleza de São João
S/n Al. Floriano Peixoto
21 locals recommend
Fort built in 16th century to defend the city from invasors. Lots of history and breathtaking views. Check visit days and time.
Botanical garden
468 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim Botânico
468 locals recommend
Botanical garden
Must see! Two mountains connected by a cablecar. Amazing view of the city and the Guanbara Bay
2563 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
2563 locals recommend
Must see! Two mountains connected by a cablecar. Amazing view of the city and the Guanbara Bay

Shopping

Very known shopping mall in Zona Sul. Lots of options for buying and eating.
1462 locals recommend
Rio Sul Shopping
116 Rua Lauro Müller
1462 locals recommend
Very known shopping mall in Zona Sul. Lots of options for buying and eating.
Restaurants, movies, general shops Starbucks coffee Great view of Guanabara Bay
604 locals recommend
Botafogo Praia Shopping
400 R. Praia de Botafogo
604 locals recommend
Restaurants, movies, general shops Starbucks coffee Great view of Guanabara Bay

Essentials

Natural supermarket, lots of fruits, vegetables and healthy options
454 locals recommend
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado Júnior
454 locals recommend
Natural supermarket, lots of fruits, vegetables and healthy options
More mainstream supermarket for buying groceries
68 locals recommend
Princesa Supermercados
34 R. Bolívar
68 locals recommend
More mainstream supermarket for buying groceries
Supermarket Nice cheese, wines, etc. Pizza to go Breakfast
114 locals recommend
Supermercado Zona Sul - Leme, Av. Atlântica
866 Av. Atlântica
114 locals recommend
Supermarket Nice cheese, wines, etc. Pizza to go Breakfast

Food Scene

Open 24 hours a day. Goodplace for snacks. Try the "Coxinha com requeijão"
56 locals recommend
Fornalha
33 R. Min. Viveiros de Castro
56 locals recommend
Open 24 hours a day. Goodplace for snacks. Try the "Coxinha com requeijão"
Churrascaria Brazilian style. All you can eat: meat, chicken and pork.
109 locals recommend
Churrascaria Carretão Lido
55 R. Ronald de Carvalho
109 locals recommend
Churrascaria Brazilian style. All you can eat: meat, chicken and pork.
Coffee, Tea, Pasta, Salads, Pastries, Cakes... nham... It´s inside Copacabana´s Fortress, where we have Brazilian Army Museum. Great view from Copacabana Beach
1015 locals recommend
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco
1015 locals recommend
Coffee, Tea, Pasta, Salads, Pastries, Cakes... nham... It´s inside Copacabana´s Fortress, where we have Brazilian Army Museum. Great view from Copacabana Beach
World famous brazilian barbecue restaurant (churrascaria).
255 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor Moreira
255 locals recommend
World famous brazilian barbecue restaurant (churrascaria).
Carioca´s style bar with portuguese dishes and a great view to Urca beach. Beers, drinks, snacks, meals.
1062 locals recommend
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos Ferreira
1062 locals recommend
Carioca´s style bar with portuguese dishes and a great view to Urca beach. Beers, drinks, snacks, meals.
Arabian food Live music at weekends Nice view by the lagoon
26 locals recommend
Arab
s/n Av. Borges de Medeiros
26 locals recommend
Arabian food Live music at weekends Nice view by the lagoon
International food Fish, shrimp
27 locals recommend
Restaurante La Maison
2634 Av. Atlântica
27 locals recommend
International food Fish, shrimp
Brazilian food Nice caipirinhas
99 locals recommend
Joaquina
974 Av. Atlântica
99 locals recommend
Brazilian food Nice caipirinhas

Everything Else

Nearest metro station.
322 locals recommend
Cardeal Arcoverde station
Rua Barata Ribeiro
322 locals recommend
Nearest metro station.
City´s official touristic information point
10 locals recommend
Empresa de Turismo do Município do Rio de Janeiro - RIOTUR
183 Av. Princesa Isabel
10 locals recommend
City´s official touristic information point

Drinks & Nightlife

Late night bohemian point: try the super filled sandwiches with a cold draft beer (chopp)
348 locals recommend
Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado Júnior
348 locals recommend
Late night bohemian point: try the super filled sandwiches with a cold draft beer (chopp)
Very popular bar/restaurant with good food. Best spot to see the sunset in Guanabara Bay
420 locals recommend
Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido Gaffrée
420 locals recommend
Very popular bar/restaurant with good food. Best spot to see the sunset in Guanabara Bay

Arts & Culture

Cultural center Contemporany art
25 locals recommend
Casa Daros
159 Rua General Severiano
25 locals recommend
Cultural center Contemporany art