Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
This juice bar has the world's best fresh, tropical juices. Try <i>açaí na tigela</i> (ah-sah-EE na chi-GEH-la), a blended, purple Amazon fruit served in a bowl with granola and sliced bananas.
Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 591
This juice bar has the world's best fresh, tropical juices. Try <i>açaí na tigela</i> (ah-sah-EE na chi-GEH-la), a blended, purple Amazon fruit served in a bowl with granola and sliced bananas.
This restaurant is a gem of favela cuisine in the peaceful
Chapéu Mangueira community. David serves up traditional meals, including a seafood feijoada. Prices are affordable at R$10-R$18 for lunch.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do David
Ladeira Ary BarrosoThis restaurant is a gem of favela cuisine in the peaceful
Chapéu Mangueira community. David serves up traditional meals, including a seafood feijoada. Prices are affordable at R$10-R$18 for lunch.
Our favorite churrascaria serves succulent, all-you-can-eat Brazilian meats. Ask for the "baby beef"--you won't regret it. Prices are under R$60 per person for the buffet, but it's worth it.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carretão
23 Rua Siqueira CamposOur favorite churrascaria serves succulent, all-you-can-eat Brazilian meats. Ask for the "baby beef"--you won't regret it. Prices are under R$60 per person for the buffet, but it's worth it.
For those enchanted with Bossa Nova and "The Girl from Ipanema," this restaurant is Rio's greatest homage.
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bagatelle Lanchonete e Restaurante
Rua Djalma UlrichFor those enchanted with Bossa Nova and "The Girl from Ipanema," this restaurant is Rio's greatest homage.
Included in Rio's "Gastronomical Guide to the Favelas," this restaurant serves delicious, traditional Brazilian favorites for lunch.
Av. Pres. João Goulart, 370
Included in Rio's "Gastronomical Guide to the Favelas," this restaurant serves delicious, traditional Brazilian favorites for lunch.
Sightseeing
Take a relaxing walk in Rio's spacious botanical gardens filled with exotic plants and animals from all over the world.
1717 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botânico
Take a relaxing walk in Rio's spacious botanical gardens filled with exotic plants and animals from all over the world.
Tan and wade in the warm ocean by Ipanema Beach's Lifeguard Station #9 on Rio's most exclusive stretch of beach. This is where the city gets its reputation for beautiful people in swimsuits.
Av. Vieira Souto, 364
Tan and wade in the warm ocean by Ipanema Beach's Lifeguard Station #9 on Rio's most exclusive stretch of beach. This is where the city gets its reputation for beautiful people in swimsuits.
This small park is serene setting for a picnic and to enjoy a great example of colonial architecture.
1473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoThis small park is serene setting for a picnic and to enjoy a great example of colonial architecture.
The cable car leads to more incredible views of Rio. You save about R$20 on the first of two cable car fares by hiking through the forest to the second station. Ask us for details!
2563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
The cable car leads to more incredible views of Rio. You save about R$20 on the first of two cable car fares by hiking through the forest to the second station. Ask us for details!
Stroll along the walking and bike path, sip from a fresh coconut, and hit the sand. This beach-side avenue is Rio's most renowned.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenida Atlântica
Avenida AtlânticaStroll along the walking and bike path, sip from a fresh coconut, and hit the sand. This beach-side avenue is Rio's most renowned.
This opera house is one of Brazil's most prominent. Come for the shows or just check out its ornately-styled exterior.
738 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Municipal de Río de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoThis opera house is one of Brazil's most prominent. Come for the shows or just check out its ornately-styled exterior.
The sight of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final, the football stadium is a must-see for all fans.
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Maracaná
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo BrancoThe sight of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final, the football stadium is a must-see for all fans.
The artist Jorge Selarón created this colorful masterpiece over two decades with tiles brought to him from around the world. Next to Lapa, the steps become a hangout for late-night revelers.
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroThe artist Jorge Selarón created this colorful masterpiece over two decades with tiles brought to him from around the world. Next to Lapa, the steps become a hangout for late-night revelers.
Drinks & Nightlife
This hostel at the top of Vidigal has big parties twice a month with an almost exclusively international crowd. The music is mostly electronic dance music (EDM) played by DJs from around the world.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar 180° Alto Vidigal
2 R. Armando Almeida LimaThis hostel at the top of Vidigal has big parties twice a month with an almost exclusively international crowd. The music is mostly electronic dance music (EDM) played by DJs from around the world.
Just off of Lapa's central nightlife corridor, this bar and nightclub is one of Rio's most recommended by tourists and locals alike.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioJust off of Lapa's central nightlife corridor, this bar and nightclub is one of Rio's most recommended by tourists and locals alike.
Everything Else
Rocinha's official samba school is most active in the months preceding Carnaval. Visitors can observe, dance, or even participate in percussion lessons. There are also public parties here on weekends.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Academicos da Rocinha
80 R. Bertha LutzRocinha's official samba school is most active in the months preceding Carnaval. Visitors can observe, dance, or even participate in percussion lessons. There are also public parties here on weekends.
Rocinha is Latin America's largest favela with some estimates rising as high as 300,000 residents. Ask us to connect you to fascinating walking tours led by local, English-speaking residents.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rocinha
Rocinha is Latin America's largest favela with some estimates rising as high as 300,000 residents. Ask us to connect you to fascinating walking tours led by local, English-speaking residents.
Hike one of the tallest granite cliffs in the city to see a breathtaking sunrise. Ask us about guides who'll gladly show you the way!
434 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pedra da Gávea
Hike one of the tallest granite cliffs in the city to see a breathtaking sunrise. Ask us about guides who'll gladly show you the way!
Downtown's biggest park is a tranquil spot with ponds, walking paths, and many benches. Relax as the agoutis (squirrel-like creatures) and peacocks wander in front of you.
Praça da República
Downtown's biggest park is a tranquil spot with ponds, walking paths, and many benches. Relax as the agoutis (squirrel-like creatures) and peacocks wander in front of you.
This small, quiet beach feels a world away from the glitzy beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Located between the Sugar Loaf and a military base, the beach is a great place for families on sunny days.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Roja
This small, quiet beach feels a world away from the glitzy beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Located between the Sugar Loaf and a military base, the beach is a great place for families on sunny days.
With paths surrounding it, the lagoon is ideal for walking, running, and biking. There are even areas to rent kayaks and other boats.
1379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas
With paths surrounding it, the lagoon is ideal for walking, running, and biking. There are even areas to rent kayaks and other boats.
A calm favela in Botafogo, its tourist attractions include a cable car, houses painted in abstract blocks of colors, and a Michael Jackson statue commemorating the artist's music video filmed here.
Morro Santa Marta
A calm favela in Botafogo, its tourist attractions include a cable car, houses painted in abstract blocks of colors, and a Michael Jackson statue commemorating the artist's music video filmed here.
The city's nightlife epicenter is most active on Friday nights when the streets are closed to traffic, turning many blocks into an energetic street party with outdoor samba circles and drinks stands.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lapa
The city's nightlife epicenter is most active on Friday nights when the streets are closed to traffic, turning many blocks into an energetic street party with outdoor samba circles and drinks stands.
This safe favela has a bohemian, villa-like feel with cobble stone streets and artist shops. The ocean views are some of the best in Rio. Walking, mototaxis, and vans can get you up the steep hill.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vidigal
This safe favela has a bohemian, villa-like feel with cobble stone streets and artist shops. The ocean views are some of the best in Rio. Walking, mototaxis, and vans can get you up the steep hill.
Thousands of university students from nearby PUC pack the streets on Thursday nights, frequenting the many local bars.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empena Baixo Gavea
Thousands of university students from nearby PUC pack the streets on Thursday nights, frequenting the many local bars.
The world's largest urban forest has waterfalls, animals, and great views. Ask us about hikes, forest canopying, and more outdoor activities.
348 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tijuca National Park
850 Estr. da CascatinhaThe world's largest urban forest has waterfalls, animals, and great views. Ask us about hikes, forest canopying, and more outdoor activities.
Walk from the park to the large rock at the end of Ipanema Beach to catch a glimpse of postcard views of the ocean and rest of Rio.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La chica de Ipanema
2-224 Av. Francisco BheringWalk from the park to the large rock at the end of Ipanema Beach to catch a glimpse of postcard views of the ocean and rest of Rio.
This museum is one of the best in Rio, especially for rainy days. It includes history and science exhibitions on multiple floors.
719 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural Banco de Brasil - CCBB Río de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoThis museum is one of the best in Rio, especially for rainy days. It includes history and science exhibitions on multiple floors.
This neighborhood is one of Rio's most historical with beautiful mansions, shops, and a crafts fair on Sundays.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Teresa
This neighborhood is one of Rio's most historical with beautiful mansions, shops, and a crafts fair on Sundays.
You can't visit Rio without seeing the iconic statue. We recommend you take the scenic train ride to the top of the mountain on weekdays to avoid lines.
1936 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cristo Redentor
You can't visit Rio without seeing the iconic statue. We recommend you take the scenic train ride to the top of the mountain on weekdays to avoid lines.
R. Berta Lutz
Rent a surf board and head walk 15 minutes to nearby São Conrado Beach.
Essentials
Near the base of the favela, this chain supermarket is convenient if you're staying in Rocinha.
Extra - São Conrado
837 Estr. da GáveaNear the base of the favela, this chain supermarket is convenient if you're staying in Rocinha.