Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioGreat place to dance and meet people.
Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáGreat place to listen some good samba.
Bistrô da Lapa
192 Rua do LavradioGreat chopp (brazilian name for cold, draft beer) and appetizers.
The best place to dance in Rio! There you'll learn how to dance samba, trust me!
45 locals recommend
Democratic Club
91 R. RiachueloThe best place to dance in Rio! There you'll learn how to dance samba, trust me!
A very good portuguese/ brazilian restaurant in Lapa.
100 locals recommend
Nova Capela Restaurant & Bar
96 Av. Mem de SáA very good portuguese/ brazilian restaurant in Lapa.
Arts & Culture
Concert place in Lapa. There is always a good show going on every week. In 30 years, a lot of famous musicians have played there, such as: Caetano Veloso, Os Mutantes, Franz Ferdinand, Cat Power...
341 locals recommend
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosConcert place in Lapa. There is always a good show going on every week. In 30 years, a lot of famous musicians have played there, such as: Caetano Veloso, Os Mutantes, Franz Ferdinand, Cat Power...
Another place for concerts at Lapa. There you can experience some really good brazilian music.
174 locals recommend
Fundicao Progresso
24 R. dos ArcosAnother place for concerts at Lapa. There you can experience some really good brazilian music.
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáLindo museu! Vale a pena conferir!
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoLindo e mais antigo Teatro do Rio!
Sightseeing
A must see ! Municipal Theatre was recently remodeled, and it has more than 100 years. There is always a ballet, opera or good pianist playing every month.
738 locals recommend
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoA must see ! Municipal Theatre was recently remodeled, and it has more than 100 years. There is always a ballet, opera or good pianist playing every month.
One of the youngest museums in Rio, MAR has a very authentic architecture, and a spectacular view from the top.
563 locals recommend
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
5 Praça MauáOne of the youngest museums in Rio, MAR has a very authentic architecture, and a spectacular view from the top.
If you are fan of architecture, you have to visit MAM. Projected by Affonso Reidy and gardens by Burle Marx, it is one of the most beautiful modernist buildings in Rio.
703 locals recommend
Modern Art Museum
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueIf you are fan of architecture, you have to visit MAM. Projected by Affonso Reidy and gardens by Burle Marx, it is one of the most beautiful modernist buildings in Rio.
First a bank, than a cultural place. Thats the stosy of this amazing building Downtown. It's worth the visit, there is always a good exhibition going on.
6 locals recommend
Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil
First a bank, than a cultural place. Thats the stosy of this amazing building Downtown. It's worth the visit, there is always a good exhibition going on.
Maracanã
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo BrancoSoccer! There is where the World Cup will take place in Rio.
Candelaria Church, a very beautiful church to visit.
95 locals recommend
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária
s/n Praça Pio XCandelaria Church, a very beautiful church to visit.
This church remotes from the Imperial age in Brazil. It was where it took place the Coronations of Emperor Pedro I (on 1 December 1822) and his successor, Pedro II (on 18 July 1841), for example.
7 locals recommend
Church of the Order Terceira do Carmo
S/N R. Primeiro de MarçoThis church remotes from the Imperial age in Brazil. It was where it took place the Coronations of Emperor Pedro I (on 1 December 1822) and his successor, Pedro II (on 18 July 1841), for example.
Shopping
Saara
004 R. da AlfândegaPopular fair in Rio, you can find almost anything you need in SAARA.
Everything Else
If you need to go to the hospital, there is one a block from the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar
111 Praça da RepúblicaIf you need to go to the hospital, there is one a block from the apartment.
Drogarias Max
178 Av. Mem de SáDrug Store
Banco do Brasil
S/N Rua Siqueira CamposBank
Food Scene
Founded in 1894, it is considered one of the top 10 caffes in the World.
1015 locals recommend
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoFounded in 1894, it is considered one of the top 10 caffes in the World.
Porcão Rio's
One of the best 'churrascaria' in Rio.
KFC São José
82 R. São JoséKentucky Fried Chicken
Domino's Pizza - Centro
19 Rua das MarrecasPIZZA
Entertainment & Activities
Aquário Marinho do Rio de Janeiro
s/n Via Binário do PortoMaior aquário da América Latina!