Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Sightseeing
The beach immortalized in the song by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim
874 locals recommend
Ipanema Beach
The beach immortalized in the song by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim
The luxurious Sheraton Hotel is located nearby, as well as the less aesthetically-pleasing favela of Vidigal
194 locals recommend
Leblon's Lookout
Avenida NiemeyerThe luxurious Sheraton Hotel is located nearby, as well as the less aesthetically-pleasing favela of Vidigal
One of Rio de Janeiro's most emblematic scenarios, the lagoon has surrounding track of 7,2km for cyclist and pedestrians. You can rent a bicycle nearby the Parque Brigadeiro Faria Lima.
1379 locals recommend
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
One of Rio de Janeiro's most emblematic scenarios, the lagoon has surrounding track of 7,2km for cyclist and pedestrians. You can rent a bicycle nearby the Parque Brigadeiro Faria Lima.
Parque Brigadeiro Faria Lima
Bicycles for rent.
An exotic garden with an area of 137 hectares and over eight thousand species of plants, criated in 1808 by order of Prince Regent Dom Joao VI
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
An exotic garden with an area of 137 hectares and over eight thousand species of plants, criated in 1808 by order of Prince Regent Dom Joao VI
This rocky point which just out into the sea is one of the best location in Rio de Janeiro for admiring the sunset.
379 locals recommend
Arpoador Rock
s/n Avenida Francisco BheringThis rocky point which just out into the sea is one of the best location in Rio de Janeiro for admiring the sunset.
Christ the Redeemer
One of the most famous symbols of Rio de Janeiro.
A harmonious combination of land and sea. Rio natives and tourists alike drink beer, caipirinhas or juices at its kiosks an roaming vendors shout announcements of their merchandise.
1373 locals recommend
Copacabana Beach
A harmonious combination of land and sea. Rio natives and tourists alike drink beer, caipirinhas or juices at its kiosks an roaming vendors shout announcements of their merchandise.
This park is a great alternative for combining outdoor activity with the appretiacion of sculptures by renowmed artists. There's a spectacular view from Sacopã.
56 locals recommend
Parque da Catacumba
This park is a great alternative for combining outdoor activity with the appretiacion of sculptures by renowmed artists. There's a spectacular view from Sacopã.
One of the biggest urban parks in the world. Declared, in 1991, a Natural Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
348 locals recommend
Tijuca National Park
850 Estr. da CascatinhaOne of the biggest urban parks in the world. Declared, in 1991, a Natural Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Food Scene
Zazá Bistrô is the first contemporary restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, as such it has been successful since 1999. We get inspiration from our journeys all over the world, in search of interesting scents.
301 locals recommend
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaZazá Bistrô is the first contemporary restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, as such it has been successful since 1999. We get inspiration from our journeys all over the world, in search of interesting scents.
Lapamaki Ipanema
124 R. Vinícius de MoraesExcelent japanese food.
Arts & Culture
A complete cultural center in front of the beach where you can find theater, cinema, art galery and museum.
175 locals recommend
Laura Alvim Cultural Center
176 Av. Vieira SoutoA complete cultural center in front of the beach where you can find theater, cinema, art galery and museum.
This lovely cultural center, near the Parque da Cidade, contains a collection of over 80 thousand photographs, many of wich portray the old streets of Rio.
216 locals recommend
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteThis lovely cultural center, near the Parque da Cidade, contains a collection of over 80 thousand photographs, many of wich portray the old streets of Rio.
This lovely park was originally part of the Del Rei Sugar Mill which was situated a the edge of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. On its grounds, the School of Visual Arts in installed in a beautiful mansion.
1473 locals recommend
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoThis lovely park was originally part of the Del Rei Sugar Mill which was situated a the edge of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. On its grounds, the School of Visual Arts in installed in a beautiful mansion.
Shopping
Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Every sunday at General Osorio Square.