Everything Else
Former residence of the President, when Rio de Janeiro as the capital of the Republic;
beautiful gardens;
440 locals recommend
Catete Palace
153 Rua do CateteFormer residence of the President, when Rio de Janeiro as the capital of the Republic;
beautiful gardens;
Important Square of the district.
transfer to Corcovado/ Christ the Redeemer
http://www.paineirascorcovado.com.br/
77 locals recommend
Largo do Machado
Important Square of the district.
transfer to Corcovado/ Christ the Redeemer
http://www.paineirascorcovado.com.br/
Carioca Aqueduct
Tradicional ponto de encontro da boemia carioca
Arts & Culture
Catete Palace
153 Rua do CateteSmall movie theatre
coffee and gardens at Palácio do Catete
Centro cultural
exhibitions, media museum, coffee, good ambiance, wi-fi...
33 locals recommend
Oi Kabum!
54 Rua Visconde de PirajáCentro cultural
exhibitions, media museum, coffee, good ambiance, wi-fi...
Tradicional casa de shows com grandes artistas de música brasileira e indie
341 locals recommend
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosTradicional casa de shows com grandes artistas de música brasileira e indie
Food Scene
Empório Santa Fé
2 Praia do FlamengoGood but pricy!!
Simple, self service, not expensive for everyday meals
16 locals recommend
Restaurante Graça da Vila - Catete
133 R. do CateteSimple, self service, not expensive for everyday meals
Restaurante Nanquim
Very good self service meals. Don't let the ugly street scare you away!
RESTAURANTE ALCAPARRA
Good, but pricy
Essentials
Rua Machado de Assis, 65
Great point to buy fruits, fresh juices, vegetables
Drinks & Nightlife
Devassa
2 Rua Senador VergueiroBeer house
good sandwichs
favela based bar, jazz and guest house
timeout.com.br/rio-de-janeiro/en/hotels/venues/375/the-maze
55 locals recommend
The Maze
414 R. Tavares Bastosfavela based bar, jazz and guest house
timeout.com.br/rio-de-janeiro/en/hotels/venues/375/the-maze
Sightseeing
XVIII century church, traditional, great view
http://outeirodagloria.org.br/
Praça Nossa Senhora da Glória
XVIII century church, traditional, great view
http://outeirodagloria.org.br/
Modern Art Museum
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueMuseu de Arte Moderna (MAM)