Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Authentic and nice tradicional carioca bar, directly opposite the flat. Ice cold beers, cachaça and typical brazilian snacks (pastel, empada, etc)
13 locals recommend
Zig Zag
10 R. Prudente de MoraisAuthentic and nice tradicional carioca bar, directly opposite the flat. Ice cold beers, cachaça and typical brazilian snacks (pastel, empada, etc)
Galeria Café
Gay bar/ nightclub.
Bar Astor
110 Av. Vieira SoutoTrendy bar just in front of the beach.
Nice chart, with unique tapas and regional wines. Tuesday they have an oyster bar that makes a crowd outside. Very good.
180 locals recommend
Canastra Bar
42 R. JangadeirosNice chart, with unique tapas and regional wines. Tuesday they have an oyster bar that makes a crowd outside. Very good.
Burgers + Art+ Music
It is one of my favorite places in rio, with a vibrant crowd, inside the Comuna and outside in the bars of Sorocaba street.
200 locals recommend
Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de MaranguapeBurgers + Art+ Music
It is one of my favorite places in rio, with a vibrant crowd, inside the Comuna and outside in the bars of Sorocaba street.
Le pulê
10 R. JangadeirosEssentials
the best supermarket, 24h just on the doorstep. also good for breakfast in morning or artisanal pizzas at the rest of the day.
420 locals recommend
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de Moraisthe best supermarket, 24h just on the doorstep. also good for breakfast in morning or artisanal pizzas at the rest of the day.
Everything Else
Excellent Italian eatery. One of 'must try' when you are here in Ipanema. The pizzas are delightful!
63 locals recommend
La Veronese
29 A R. Visc. de PirajáExcellent Italian eatery. One of 'must try' when you are here in Ipanema. The pizzas are delightful!
Shopping
Droga Raia
919 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaPharmacy (there are many others along this street Visconde de Pirajá)
Unique boutique with authentic itens from indigenous tribes from Amazon forest. Everything sustainable and with high quality. Exotic, authentic and superb.
10 locals recommend
Tucum
12.535 Rodovia Dr. Rogério Moura EstevãoUnique boutique with authentic itens from indigenous tribes from Amazon forest. Everything sustainable and with high quality. Exotic, authentic and superb.
The flagship of the famous Havaianas flip-flops. (you can also find one closer: on the corner of General Osório Square) ;-)
9 locals recommend
Havaianas Flagship Store
124 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThe flagship of the famous Havaianas flip-flops. (you can also find one closer: on the corner of General Osório Square) ;-)
The shop sells a myriad of practical stuff. From batteries to adapters and coconut openers. Cheap!
Trekos descartaveis
42 R. Teixeira de MeloThe shop sells a myriad of practical stuff. From batteries to adapters and coconut openers. Cheap!
Food Scene
Some urban seafood. Very hip and laid-back format. Cool.
Copanema Mix
3 A R. Visc. de PirajáJuice bar and coffee house. great for breakfast
Buffet per kilo restaurant, lot of options, and an open air terrace in the square. Nice to sit and drink.
165 locals recommend
Fazendola
14 R. JangadeirosBuffet per kilo restaurant, lot of options, and an open air terrace in the square. Nice to sit and drink.
Delicious fusion cuisine, with brazilian and asiatic touches. Wonderful.
301 locals recommend
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaDelicious fusion cuisine, with brazilian and asiatic touches. Wonderful.
Maria e o Boi
111 R. Maria QuitériaMeat experience!!
Titú Rio
42 R. Dezenove de FevereiroMercearia da Praça
28 R. JangadeirosSightseeing
Arpoador Rock
s/n Avenida Francisco BheringThe sunset view is outstanding!! Must go.
Entertainment & Activities
Tomorrow museum has an amazing architecture by Sebastian callatrava. All that section of downtown was renovated. This is a must.
1571 locals recommend
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáTomorrow museum has an amazing architecture by Sebastian callatrava. All that section of downtown was renovated. This is a must.