Guidebook for Rio
Food Scene
O Peixe Vivo
76 R. ToneleroVery traditional seafood restaurant
Marisqueira (A)
Very good, not so pricy seafood restaurant
Bibi Sucos
31 R. Miguel LemosJuice bar
Churrascaria Palace
16 R. Rodolfo DantasSteak House
One of the best places for arab and mediterranean food in town. Affordable, generous portions.
220 locals recommend
Amir
55 R. Ronald de CarvalhoOne of the best places for arab and mediterranean food in town. Affordable, generous portions.
Cafeina Barata Ribeiro
507 R. Barata RibeiroCoffee & breakfast
Capricciosa
187 R. Domingos FerreiraPizza! (yum but $$$)
Sightseeing
Needs no introduction - the most glamurous seashore in the world
1373 locals recommend
Copacabana Beach
Needs no introduction - the most glamurous seashore in the world
Rock formation streching between Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. One of the nicest views of the sunset.
1009 locals recommend
Arpoador
Rock formation streching between Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. One of the nicest views of the sunset.
Stupendous view of Copa beach + museum + nice restaurant at seashore - go for brunch
1284 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoStupendous view of Copa beach + museum + nice restaurant at seashore - go for brunch
Everything Else
Rio's landmark hotel, jewel of Copacabana beach
204 locals recommend
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
1702 Av. AtlânticaRio's landmark hotel, jewel of Copacabana beach
DEAPTI Delegacia Especial de Atendimento à Pessoa da Terceira Idade
526 Rua Figueiredo de MagalhãesPolice Station
Hospital Copa Star
875 Rua Figueiredo de MagalhãesHospital/Emergency
Citibank
bank & ATM
(all branches nearby)
Cardeal Arcoverde station
Rua Barata RibeiroClosest Subway Station - 2 blocks away, 5 min walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious gelatos and ice-creams out of fruits you didn't even know existed
120 locals recommend
Sorvete Itália
44 R. Constante RamosDelicious gelatos and ice-creams out of fruits you didn't even know existed
Goiás fruit
271 R. Barata RibeiroIce creams & gelatos! (They make pretty good açaí too)
Adega Pérola
138 Rua Siqueira CamposThe best bar in Rio - get there early, try the exquisite appetizers
So good it's always crowded. Order the bacalhau à putanesca or the shrimp rice.
367 locals recommend
Pavão Azul Bar
71 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaSo good it's always crowded. Order the bacalhau à putanesca or the shrimp rice.
Essentials
Mundial
71 Rua Siqueira CamposSupermarket (cheap & big)
Supermercado Pão de Açúcar
38 R. Min. Viveiros de Castro24h supermarket. Wines & Spirits store inside.
Casas Pedro | Copacabana
42 R. Barata Ribeirospices, grains, seeds, etc
Shopping
One of the best and most traditional "sebos" (used books and records) in town
7 locals recommend
Baratos da Ribeiro
90 R. Dezenove de FevereiroOne of the best and most traditional "sebos" (used books and records) in town
Nobel
135 R. Barata RibeiroBig bookstore
Kalunga Stationery and Computer
181 R. Barata RibeiroPaper, Stationary & Office material
Casa & Vídeo
286 Rua Figueiredo de MagalhãesHome Utilities, etc (like Target)
Tok&Stok Botafogo
97 R. Gen. SeverianoIkea-like mega-sotre (they have one in Copacabana too)
Arts & Culture
Theatro Net Rio
143 Rua Siqueira CamposTheater
Kinoplex Roxy
Cinema