Drinks & Nightlife
A Carioca local favorite. Our all time favorite bar. Great food and cold beers! Just around the corner from the apartment.
367 locals recommend
Pavão Azul Bar
71 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaA Carioca local favorite. Our all time favorite bar. Great food and cold beers! Just around the corner from the apartment.
Real Chopp
319 R. Barata RibeiroFun and lively bar.
Good restaurant for typical Brazilian dishes with lively atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
Botequim Informal
215 Rua Domingos FerreiraGood restaurant for typical Brazilian dishes with lively atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Copacabana Beach
The beautiful Copacabana beach is a must when visiting Rio.
O Parque Lage é quase do lado do Jardim Botânico e a entrada é de graça, dentro possui cavernas, castelinhos, um aquário rústico, muitos macaquinhos e uma casa que abriga uma escola de artes visuais. Já fui até chovendo!
1473 locals recommend
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoO Parque Lage é quase do lado do Jardim Botânico e a entrada é de graça, dentro possui cavernas, castelinhos, um aquário rústico, muitos macaquinhos e uma casa que abriga uma escola de artes visuais. Já fui até chovendo!
Sightseeing
Great place to check out. The military museum is unique and offers amazing views of Copacabana beach. The Colombo Cafe inside the fort has delicious pastries and a relaxing atmosphere.
1283 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoGreat place to check out. The military museum is unique and offers amazing views of Copacabana beach. The Colombo Cafe inside the fort has delicious pastries and a relaxing atmosphere.
Visita obrigatória! Lindo, tranquilo, romântico, familiar, grupos grandes. O jardim botânico é ideal para qualquer atividade! Rio's botanical garden offers peace and quiet from the busy city. It offers a peaceful and romantic setting to explore the natural wonders of Brazil. While you wander through the gardens you will most likely see hummingbirds, monkey, and even toucans!
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
Visita obrigatória! Lindo, tranquilo, romântico, familiar, grupos grandes. O jardim botânico é ideal para qualquer atividade! Rio's botanical garden offers peace and quiet from the busy city. It offers a peaceful and romantic setting to explore the natural wonders of Brazil. While you wander through the gardens you will most likely see hummingbirds, monkey, and even toucans!
One of Rio's most iconic neighborhoods and beaches. A one stop subway ride, 15 min bike ride or 30 min walk from our apartment. Besides the amazing beach, Ipanema has great restaurants and bars, live music venues, and of course, amazing/romantic sunset views. Ipanema has a ton to offer.
279 locals recommend
Ipanema
One of Rio's most iconic neighborhoods and beaches. A one stop subway ride, 15 min bike ride or 30 min walk from our apartment. Besides the amazing beach, Ipanema has great restaurants and bars, live music venues, and of course, amazing/romantic sunset views. Ipanema has a ton to offer.
Incredible views of of the city. It can get crowded at high season but it still is a must see for all who visit Rio!
1936 locals recommend
Christ the Redeemer
Incredible views of of the city. It can get crowded at high season but it still is a must see for all who visit Rio!
This is the hill before the sugar Sugar Loaf. The hike lasts about 45 min and it is very easy. Once at the top you have panoramic views of the city, tourist shops and cafes.
Heliponto Morro da Urca
Praça General TibúrcioThis is the hill before the sugar Sugar Loaf. The hike lasts about 45 min and it is very easy. Once at the top you have panoramic views of the city, tourist shops and cafes.
Leme is just a 15 to 20 min walk from the apartment. The beaches tend to be less crowded than in Copacabana. If you walk to the end you will find bars with great ocean views.
141 locals recommend
Leme
Leme is just a 15 to 20 min walk from the apartment. The beaches tend to be less crowded than in Copacabana. If you walk to the end you will find bars with great ocean views.
Entertainment & Activities
Kinoplex Roxy
Good movie theater close to the apartment. Good for rainy days.
Getting Around
Siqueira Campos station
Closest metro station. Easy access.
Food Scene
Além da vista de toda a praia de Copacabana, a comida é maravilhosa, um pouco caro, mas vale a pena e ainda pode aproveitar e visitar o museu do forte e ir a até a ponta onde se pode ver a praia de Ipanema também.
1015 locals recommend
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoAlém da vista de toda a praia de Copacabana, a comida é maravilhosa, um pouco caro, mas vale a pena e ainda pode aproveitar e visitar o museu do forte e ir a até a ponta onde se pode ver a praia de Ipanema também.
Good selection of Brazilian favorites. Good service and relaxed Carioca atmosphere. We have been going here for years and love this place. Prices are reasonable also. Tip: their pizzas are really good.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante Flor do Inhangá
236 R. Barata RibeiroGood selection of Brazilian favorites. Good service and relaxed Carioca atmosphere. We have been going here for years and love this place. Prices are reasonable also. Tip: their pizzas are really good.
Amazing Arabic food! Delicious humus and fresh bread! We absolutely love this place. They also have a belly dancer performing some nights of the week.
61 locals recommend
Restaurante Arab
1060 Av. AtlânticaAmazing Arabic food! Delicious humus and fresh bread! We absolutely love this place. They also have a belly dancer performing some nights of the week.
The best Italian restaurant in Rio. If you want a nice Italian dinner check this place out!
121 locals recommend
La Trattoria
7 R. Fernando MendesThe best Italian restaurant in Rio. If you want a nice Italian dinner check this place out!
Arts & Culture
The Municipal Theater has been renovated a couple of years ago. It is a beautiful historical building that is worth checking out. If you get the chance try to see the OSB (Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra) perform here. It is absolutely stunning! Tip: Sometimes you can purchase very cheap tickets for shows.
737 locals recommend
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoThe Municipal Theater has been renovated a couple of years ago. It is a beautiful historical building that is worth checking out. If you get the chance try to see the OSB (Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra) perform here. It is absolutely stunning! Tip: Sometimes you can purchase very cheap tickets for shows.
The Museum of Tomorrow is an incredible science museum that has been recently opened in Rio. The space is very captivating with its stunning modern architecture. The museum offers interesting and unique exhibitions.
1571 locals recommend
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáThe Museum of Tomorrow is an incredible science museum that has been recently opened in Rio. The space is very captivating with its stunning modern architecture. The museum offers interesting and unique exhibitions.