Things To Do in Rio

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Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) – Ride the historic Corcovado train (https://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/) to the summit for city-and-bay views. Go early for lighter crowds. After your visit, head to Taberna 564 Restaurante, right outside the Corcovado train station, for a traditional Brazilian lunch. Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) – Take the two-stage cable car from Praia Vermelha. Copacabana → Ipanema beach walk (sunset at Arpoador) – Stroll or bike the beachfront and end on the Arpoador rocks, a classic spot to watch the sunset. Selarón Steps + Lapa/Santa Teresa – Snap the colorful tiled staircase linking bohemian neighborhoods; combine with Lapa’s arches or the Santa Teresa tram/cafés. Tijuca National Park – Dip into the world’s great urban rainforest for easy viewpoints like Vista Chinesa or a short guided hike. Confeitaria Colombo—a Belle-Époque café with stained glass, then stroll Rua Gonçalves Dias for its charming little galleries and boutiques. Busy around lunch.

Jardim Botânico

Jardim Botânico, RJ, Brazil

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

30 Rua Luís de Camões, Centro, RJ 20051-020, Brazil

Royal Portuguese Reading Room: a 19th-century library which is home to the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal. It is typically open to visitors on weekdays. Check current hours before you go.

Aprazível

62 Rua Aprazível, Santa Teresa, RJ 20241-270, Brazil

Brazilian cuisine with a beautiful view over the city. It has a mix of local ingredients and recipes from different regions of Brazil, including Minas Gerais (Suélen's home state). Book in advance!

Boteco Belmonte

236 Avenida Vieira Souto, Ipanema, RJ 22420-004, Brazil

Classic Rio boteco (botecos are casual bars) chain known for draft beer (chopp), caipirinha and savory bites (great for sharing).

Braseiro da Gávea

116 Praça Santos Dumont, Gávea, RJ 22470-060, Brazil

A classic Rio grill house (loud, lively, big portions). Local food recommendation: try picanha na brasa (signature sliced top sirloin), fries, broccoli rice, vinagrete (tomato, onions and vinegar salad) and farofa de ovo (toasted cassava crumbles with egg). Expect a wait at peak hours.

Boteco Princesa

148 Rua João Líra, Leblon, RJ 22430-210, Brazil

Boa Praça

110 Avenida Vieira Souto, Ipanema, RJ 22420-002, Brazil

Lively bar-restaurant with sidewalk tables. Great for groups, petiscos (snacks), caipirinhas and beer. Many nights (especially weekends) they host live music.

Bar Tero - Vermuteria e Restaurante

110 Rua Paulo Barreto, Botafogo, RJ 22280-010, Brazil

Mix of Brazilian and Italian cuisine. Great cocktails, mostly vermouth-based, and they have music nights (jazz, blues, soul - often on Thursdays and Sundays. Check their agenda).

Quartinho Bar

124 Rua Arnaldo Quintela, Botafogo, RJ 22280-070, Brazil

Great cocktail bar located at R. Arnaldo Quintela, one of Botafogo’s liveliest bar streets.

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