Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Rafaela
Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Sightseeing

Everything begins on board of a centenarian eco-friendly electric train. It doesn't pollute and cuts through the well-preserved Atlantic Forest, which is part of Tijuca's National Park. At the foot of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven New Wonders of the Modern World, the most beautiful view overlooking Rio de Janeiro is the best thing the city has to offer.
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Trem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme Velho
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Everything begins on board of a centenarian eco-friendly electric train. It doesn't pollute and cuts through the well-preserved Atlantic Forest, which is part of Tijuca's National Park. At the foot of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven New Wonders of the Modern World, the most beautiful view overlooking Rio de Janeiro is the best thing the city has to offer.
One of the most famous postcards of the city. The ride unfolds a 360º scenery of breathtaking views, including the Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo and Leblon beaches; the Pedra da Gávea, Maciço da Tijuca and Corcovado mountains, the latter showcasing the statue of Christ the Redeemer; the Guanabara Bay; the downtown area; the Santos Dumont Airport; Governador island; the neighboring city of Niterói; the Rio-Niterói bridge; and the Serra do Mar mountain backdrop, with the famous Dedo de Deus (“God’s Finger”) peak.
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Pão de Açúcar
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One of the most famous postcards of the city. The ride unfolds a 360º scenery of breathtaking views, including the Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo and Leblon beaches; the Pedra da Gávea, Maciço da Tijuca and Corcovado mountains, the latter showcasing the statue of Christ the Redeemer; the Guanabara Bay; the downtown area; the Santos Dumont Airport; Governador island; the neighboring city of Niterói; the Rio-Niterói bridge; and the Serra do Mar mountain backdrop, with the famous Dedo de Deus (“God’s Finger”) peak.
Those who pass through Rua Cosme Velho hardly notice a small alley (Beco do Boticário) that gives entrance to the charming Largo do Boticário. There are only 8 houses in neocolonial style, surrounded by the Atlantic forest and where you can still hear the Carioca River running in the open air. The Largo came into existence in 1879 and its houses have undergone many renovations and continue to need care, but still the place continues to attract tourists and take the visitor to a quiet and bucolic time travel. The name Boticário was given because there lived Sergeant Joaquim da Silva Souto, retired military man known for the preparation of ointments and syrups, an apothecary.
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Largo do Boticário
26 Beco do Boticário
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Those who pass through Rua Cosme Velho hardly notice a small alley (Beco do Boticário) that gives entrance to the charming Largo do Boticário. There are only 8 houses in neocolonial style, surrounded by the Atlantic forest and where you can still hear the Carioca River running in the open air. The Largo came into existence in 1879 and its houses have undergone many renovations and continue to need care, but still the place continues to attract tourists and take the visitor to a quiet and bucolic time travel. The name Boticário was given because there lived Sergeant Joaquim da Silva Souto, retired military man known for the preparation of ointments and syrups, an apothecary.
Guinle Park was originally a farmhouse acquired by Dr. Eduardo Guinle to build his residence. Today the Guinle mansion is known as the Laranjeiras Palace, the official residence of the governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The Park located at the end of Rua Gago Coutinho, has entrance through a beautiful gate that gives access to an area of 24,750 m2 where you can see a small lake, avenues, lawns, trees and tropical plants. Because it is an area of the Governor's residence, the place is very well policed. It is worth to visit this beautiful park.
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Parque Eduardo Guinle
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Guinle Park was originally a farmhouse acquired by Dr. Eduardo Guinle to build his residence. Today the Guinle mansion is known as the Laranjeiras Palace, the official residence of the governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The Park located at the end of Rua Gago Coutinho, has entrance through a beautiful gate that gives access to an area of 24,750 m2 where you can see a small lake, avenues, lawns, trees and tropical plants. Because it is an area of the Governor's residence, the place is very well policed. It is worth to visit this beautiful park.
In the top of the mountain is installed Christ the redeemer, one of the most wanted touristic sides of Rio de Janeiro. Biggest and most famous scripture Art Déco of the world. It’s located at Parque Nacional da Tijuca, 710 meter above the sea level, where anybody can appreciate one of the most beautiful views of the city. The monument is accessible by train, van or car. To get into the monument, there’s a nice ride by train that, during 20 minutes, it crosses Mata Atlântica until Corcovado’s top. Making an easy access to the visitants, three panoramic elevators and four escalators were built. The visual is amazing; it makes an unmissable programme for those that visit the city.
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Cristo Redentor
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In the top of the mountain is installed Christ the redeemer, one of the most wanted touristic sides of Rio de Janeiro. Biggest and most famous scripture Art Déco of the world. It’s located at Parque Nacional da Tijuca, 710 meter above the sea level, where anybody can appreciate one of the most beautiful views of the city. The monument is accessible by train, van or car. To get into the monument, there’s a nice ride by train that, during 20 minutes, it crosses Mata Atlântica until Corcovado’s top. Making an easy access to the visitants, three panoramic elevators and four escalators were built. The visual is amazing; it makes an unmissable programme for those that visit the city.
In 1990, Selarón began work on the staircase that would become one of the city's postcards. The staircase, located between Joaquim Silva street in Lapa and Pinto Martins street in the Santa Teresa neighborhood, is only five minutes from the Arcos da Lapa. Work of the Chilean plastic artist Jorge Selarón, the staircase gathers several tiles from various parts of Brazil and the world. All colorful, has been scene of clips of U2 and Snoop Dogg, besides being a place chosen by Cariocas and thousands of visitors of the city for photographs.
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Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel Carneiro
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In 1990, Selarón began work on the staircase that would become one of the city's postcards. The staircase, located between Joaquim Silva street in Lapa and Pinto Martins street in the Santa Teresa neighborhood, is only five minutes from the Arcos da Lapa. Work of the Chilean plastic artist Jorge Selarón, the staircase gathers several tiles from various parts of Brazil and the world. All colorful, has been scene of clips of U2 and Snoop Dogg, besides being a place chosen by Cariocas and thousands of visitors of the city for photographs.
Meeting point for local youth and tourists from the whole world, Mureta da Urca was reference on the city when the issue is cold beer and sunset in one of the most beautiful views of the city. Daily, friends meet at Mureta to talk, to eat snacks served on the street by the bars around and to appreciate a beautiful view of the Guanabara bay. The busiest days are on the Thursdays and Fridays, from 7PM, and on the weekends, serving as a preview to the local ballads. It’s just arrive, ask for the cold beer and enjoy the authentic summer late afternoon of Rio.
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Mureta da Urca
Mureta da Urca
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Meeting point for local youth and tourists from the whole world, Mureta da Urca was reference on the city when the issue is cold beer and sunset in one of the most beautiful views of the city. Daily, friends meet at Mureta to talk, to eat snacks served on the street by the bars around and to appreciate a beautiful view of the Guanabara bay. The busiest days are on the Thursdays and Fridays, from 7PM, and on the weekends, serving as a preview to the local ballads. It’s just arrive, ask for the cold beer and enjoy the authentic summer late afternoon of Rio.

Food Scene

Typical northeastern cuisine in old house with rustic ambiance, bar and evenings of live music.
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Severyna
54 R. Ipiranga
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Typical northeastern cuisine in old house with rustic ambiance, bar and evenings of live music.
Expressed Arabic specialties, both savory and sweet, to get served in the bar or in the few tables in the house.
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Rotisseria Sírio Libaneza Ltda
29 Largo do Machado
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Expressed Arabic specialties, both savory and sweet, to get served in the bar or in the few tables in the house.
The menu specialized in Brazilian cuisine with a refined French touch, the wine card that gives preference to national brands, the cozy environment of the establishment and the beautiful view of Guanabara Bay transform Aprazível’s apparent rusticity in one of the most exquisite restaurants in the city. The simplicity and the coziness of the house, split into four environments, puts the client in direct contact with nature, offering them the shade of mango and avocado trees in the restaurant’s external area, saloons in the main house and a pleasant balcony with view to a beautiful sunset.
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Aprazível
62 R. Aprazível
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The menu specialized in Brazilian cuisine with a refined French touch, the wine card that gives preference to national brands, the cozy environment of the establishment and the beautiful view of Guanabara Bay transform Aprazível’s apparent rusticity in one of the most exquisite restaurants in the city. The simplicity and the coziness of the house, split into four environments, puts the client in direct contact with nature, offering them the shade of mango and avocado trees in the restaurant’s external area, saloons in the main house and a pleasant balcony with view to a beautiful sunset.
For over a century, Cavé pastry shop has been a must-go place during a visit to Rio Downtwn. Getting inside is a journey to the past to relive a little bit of the Ancient Rio. First pastry shop in town, it was founded in March 1860 by Charles Auguste Cavé, a French man who led the business through 1922. It was later taken by Portuguese associates who brought to the menu dishes which still can be found there, such as the famous Pastel de Belém (Portuguese custard tarts), toucinho do céu (Portuguese almond cake), and dom Rodrigo, which is made with egg threads and cinnamon.
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Casa Cavé
133 R. Sete de Setembro
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For over a century, Cavé pastry shop has been a must-go place during a visit to Rio Downtwn. Getting inside is a journey to the past to relive a little bit of the Ancient Rio. First pastry shop in town, it was founded in March 1860 by Charles Auguste Cavé, a French man who led the business through 1922. It was later taken by Portuguese associates who brought to the menu dishes which still can be found there, such as the famous Pastel de Belém (Portuguese custard tarts), toucinho do céu (Portuguese almond cake), and dom Rodrigo, which is made with egg threads and cinnamon.
With over thirty branches around the world, the Fogo de Chão steakhouse is the perfect restaurant for those who enjoy a true gaucho barbecue.
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Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor Moreira
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With over thirty branches around the world, the Fogo de Chão steakhouse is the perfect restaurant for those who enjoy a true gaucho barbecue.
Among the colorful walls that are covered with gifts, creative dishes circulate from one side to the other: a peach-palm hearts moqueca (stew with coconut milk, “dendê” palm oil and spices) with plantains going one way, a portion of dried meat with herb butter accompanied by peanut farofa (toasted peanut flour) going in the other direction. The restaurant maintains the Brazilian identity – with a strong Northeastern influence – thanks to chef Kátia Barbosa’s parents.
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Aconchego Carioca
245 R. Barão de Iguatemi
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Among the colorful walls that are covered with gifts, creative dishes circulate from one side to the other: a peach-palm hearts moqueca (stew with coconut milk, “dendê” palm oil and spices) with plantains going one way, a portion of dried meat with herb butter accompanied by peanut farofa (toasted peanut flour) going in the other direction. The restaurant maintains the Brazilian identity – with a strong Northeastern influence – thanks to chef Kátia Barbosa’s parents.
We are a Café and Deli in Laranjeiras, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Since 2008 we serve breakfast, special sandwiches, wines, sweets, lunch and so on. All to the sound of good jazz or bossa nova. Oh, we have a children's area that kids love - and parents too ... We are partygoers and experts at parties and coffee breaks, with tasty sandwiches, quiches, salads, cakes, pies and other delicious things.
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Maya Café
15 B R. Prof. Ortiz Monteiro
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We are a Café and Deli in Laranjeiras, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Since 2008 we serve breakfast, special sandwiches, wines, sweets, lunch and so on. All to the sound of good jazz or bossa nova. Oh, we have a children's area that kids love - and parents too ... We are partygoers and experts at parties and coffee breaks, with tasty sandwiches, quiches, salads, cakes, pies and other delicious things.
Bakery on the corner of the house
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Empório Lamego
366 R. das Laranjeiras
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Bakery on the corner of the house

Drinks & Nightlife

The Portuguese origin merchant bar is high as the menu points the crab cakes, calamari and shrimp and the shrimp and chicken pies. Traditional Lusitanian culture, pastels of Bethlehem and Santa Clara are also found in the house. To drink, beer or bottled beers.
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Tasca do Edgar
34 R. Alice
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The Portuguese origin merchant bar is high as the menu points the crab cakes, calamari and shrimp and the shrimp and chicken pies. Traditional Lusitanian culture, pastels of Bethlehem and Santa Clara are also found in the house. To drink, beer or bottled beers.
The fair began around the 60s, in the area around the pavillion. From 2003 on, major re-structuring efforts renewed the structures, the main lanes, and the water and sewerage systems. Beautiful colored panels related to Northeastern Culture decorate the building’s facade. The São Cristóvão Fair takes place in the Luiz Gonzaga Center of Northeastern Traditions, with about 70 booths that offer various samples of northeastern culture.
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Feira de São Cristóvão
B47 Rua Paraíba
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The fair began around the 60s, in the area around the pavillion. From 2003 on, major re-structuring efforts renewed the structures, the main lanes, and the water and sewerage systems. Beautiful colored panels related to Northeastern Culture decorate the building’s facade. The São Cristóvão Fair takes place in the Luiz Gonzaga Center of Northeastern Traditions, with about 70 booths that offer various samples of northeastern culture.
The main symbol of the bohemian neighborhood. Rio’s old Carioca Aqueduct, known Lapa Arches, is one of the best known sites in the city, as well as one of the most representative symbols of old Rio, fully preserved to this day at the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa. The limestone structure in a Romantic style features 42 large double arcs and seeing glasses in the superior area. The Lapa Arches are considered the architectural piece in Brazil built during the colonial period. Around it are two of the most important houses of the city: Fundição Progresso e Circo Voador.
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Carioca Aqueduct
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The main symbol of the bohemian neighborhood. Rio’s old Carioca Aqueduct, known Lapa Arches, is one of the best known sites in the city, as well as one of the most representative symbols of old Rio, fully preserved to this day at the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa. The limestone structure in a Romantic style features 42 large double arcs and seeing glasses in the superior area. The Lapa Arches are considered the architectural piece in Brazil built during the colonial period. Around it are two of the most important houses of the city: Fundição Progresso e Circo Voador.
Meeting point of all the tribes and audible smiles of the city. Neighbor of Arcos da Lapa, Circo Voador keep creating historical nights in the Rio musical scene like never stopped to do. One of the most loved and respected houses of Brazil, “nave” was a stage of the unforgettable shows in the 90s and responsible for the first steps of several rock bands like Legião Urbana and Os Paralamas do Sucesso. Today, besides of the memorable shows, Circo voador also offers an extensive program of festivals, cultural events and social projects focusing on the education.
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Circo Voador
s/n R. dos Arcos
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Meeting point of all the tribes and audible smiles of the city. Neighbor of Arcos da Lapa, Circo Voador keep creating historical nights in the Rio musical scene like never stopped to do. One of the most loved and respected houses of Brazil, “nave” was a stage of the unforgettable shows in the 90s and responsible for the first steps of several rock bands like Legião Urbana and Os Paralamas do Sucesso. Today, besides of the memorable shows, Circo voador also offers an extensive program of festivals, cultural events and social projects focusing on the education.
The house of traditional northeastern Brazilian food in Botafogo .At first, it was run by a Portuguese old lady. But in the early 1980’s, Francisco, from the state of Ceará, turned the old bar into a place dedicated to the Northeastern food. Assorted cachaças (sugar cane liquor), cold beer, “baião de dois”, dry-cured beef, and “coalho” cheese are just some of the many options you can choose in the bar located in a quiet street in Botafogo.
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Adega da Velha
25 R. Paulo Barreto
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The house of traditional northeastern Brazilian food in Botafogo .At first, it was run by a Portuguese old lady. But in the early 1980’s, Francisco, from the state of Ceará, turned the old bar into a place dedicated to the Northeastern food. Assorted cachaças (sugar cane liquor), cold beer, “baião de dois”, dry-cured beef, and “coalho” cheese are just some of the many options you can choose in the bar located in a quiet street in Botafogo.
Opened in 1998, Semente has become a reference in the city when the subject is live Samba.Open daily from 7 PM to 2 AM, it was the establishment that hosted and launched the careers of established musicians such as Yamandu Costa, Teresa Cristina, Nicolas Krassik and the Casuarina group. Closed sometime between 2003 and 2004, the bar was reopened thanks to a mobilization done by the musicians and the regulars. The bar is so respected that even Chico Buarque has showed up to do a surprise performance to the regulars. They say it was a historical night… The violinist Zé Pualo Becker performs there every Monday. The house serves a plank of cold cuts, cheeses and sandwiches as appetizers.
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Bar Semente
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Opened in 1998, Semente has become a reference in the city when the subject is live Samba.Open daily from 7 PM to 2 AM, it was the establishment that hosted and launched the careers of established musicians such as Yamandu Costa, Teresa Cristina, Nicolas Krassik and the Casuarina group. Closed sometime between 2003 and 2004, the bar was reopened thanks to a mobilization done by the musicians and the regulars. The bar is so respected that even Chico Buarque has showed up to do a surprise performance to the regulars. They say it was a historical night… The violinist Zé Pualo Becker performs there every Monday. The house serves a plank of cold cuts, cheeses and sandwiches as appetizers.

Entertainment & Activities

On Sundays morning, in São Salvador Square there is free live Brazilian music and food and clothing stalls from various regions of Brazil. On Saturdays night is a festive meeting place for young people from Rio.
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Plaza São Salvador
Praça São Salvador
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On Sundays morning, in São Salvador Square there is free live Brazilian music and food and clothing stalls from various regions of Brazil. On Saturdays night is a festive meeting place for young people from Rio.
The traditional fair at General Glicério square, in Laranjeiras. Every Saturdays, in the morning, the South neighborhood transforms itself as a typical carioca suburb. The fair, with stalls of vegetables and flowers of several kinds, happen on the street. Other stalls also sell coconut water, caipirinhas and pastries with savory fillings. A sympathetic fair of handicraft, where is possible to find decoration objects and clothes also happens there during all day long. And the music also has presence on the fair. The Pixin Bodega group is dedicated to bring a stuffed repertoire of choro” – typical kind of song -, for the morning and afternoons of Saturdays on the square.
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Rua General Glicério
Rua General Glicério
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The traditional fair at General Glicério square, in Laranjeiras. Every Saturdays, in the morning, the South neighborhood transforms itself as a typical carioca suburb. The fair, with stalls of vegetables and flowers of several kinds, happen on the street. Other stalls also sell coconut water, caipirinhas and pastries with savory fillings. A sympathetic fair of handicraft, where is possible to find decoration objects and clothes also happens there during all day long. And the music also has presence on the fair. The Pixin Bodega group is dedicated to bring a stuffed repertoire of choro” – typical kind of song -, for the morning and afternoons of Saturdays on the square.
The Pedra Bonita trail is located inside of the “Parque nacional da Tijuca”, between Pedra da Gávea and São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca neighborhood. The walking is nice and goes through reforestation areas with dense forest. The surprise comes when you arrive on the top, that provides a gorgeous view at Gávea stone, Barra beaches, São Conrado, Leblon and Ipanema, besides Dois irmãos hill, Tijuca Forest and some parts of the South. There’s parking and, at the same place, the Rio free flight ramp works, card-post of the city that deserves to be visited and admired. Who knows there’s a wish to finish the beautiful day in a delta or paragliding?
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Pedra Bonita
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The Pedra Bonita trail is located inside of the “Parque nacional da Tijuca”, between Pedra da Gávea and São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca neighborhood. The walking is nice and goes through reforestation areas with dense forest. The surprise comes when you arrive on the top, that provides a gorgeous view at Gávea stone, Barra beaches, São Conrado, Leblon and Ipanema, besides Dois irmãos hill, Tijuca Forest and some parts of the South. There’s parking and, at the same place, the Rio free flight ramp works, card-post of the city that deserves to be visited and admired. Who knows there’s a wish to finish the beautiful day in a delta or paragliding?
Maracanã has already been the scenery of the most important Brazilian football classic and earned historical moments of the international football. Monumental facts, like the thousandth goal of king Pelé, in 1969, also happened in the grass of the football Brazilian temple.
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Estadio Maracaná
Portão 3 Av. Pres. Castelo Branco
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Maracanã has already been the scenery of the most important Brazilian football classic and earned historical moments of the international football. Monumental facts, like the thousandth goal of king Pelé, in 1969, also happened in the grass of the football Brazilian temple.
The largest aquarium in South America is located in the Porto Maravilha (Wonder Port) and brings together about three thousand animals in 28 tanks, totaling 4.5 million liters of salt water.
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Acuario Marino de Río de Janeiro
s/n Via Binário do Porto
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The largest aquarium in South America is located in the Porto Maravilha (Wonder Port) and brings together about three thousand animals in 28 tanks, totaling 4.5 million liters of salt water.
The Sambódromo of Rio de Janeiro where the parades of the samba schools take place. This building, built in 1984, is located at Rua Marques de Sapucaí, a place where schools were already paraded long before the "Sambódromo". But formerly the bleachers and staterooms for attendance were assembled annually for the party, and at the end they were dismantled. The sambódromo was designed by Architect Oscar Niemeyer and had its construction completed in 1984. The Sambódromo can be visited during the year, in periods outside the Carnival. During the day, the place is usually open to visitation and you can take advantage of visiting the Samba Museum that is in the same place.
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Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
Rua Marquês de Sapucaí
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The Sambódromo of Rio de Janeiro where the parades of the samba schools take place. This building, built in 1984, is located at Rua Marques de Sapucaí, a place where schools were already paraded long before the "Sambódromo". But formerly the bleachers and staterooms for attendance were assembled annually for the party, and at the end they were dismantled. The sambódromo was designed by Architect Oscar Niemeyer and had its construction completed in 1984. The Sambódromo can be visited during the year, in periods outside the Carnival. During the day, the place is usually open to visitation and you can take advantage of visiting the Samba Museum that is in the same place.

Parks & Nature

Special beach
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Arpoador
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Special beach
Projected in 1840 by the the English landscaper John Tyndale, the wonderful garden with Romantic and European style share the attention with the native forest of Mata Atlântica. Also highlight imperial palm tree, the rivers and artificial island, a part from caves spread over the park and the inlaid aquarium on the walls with a lot of fishes. Picnic is very common the park. The main edification of the space, a big house of the XIX century, the Visual art school, works in Parque Lage (EAV). On the main mansion courtyard by the pool, the BistrôPlage offers a delicious breakfast, more lunch and dinners with organic product . Golden tip: Parque Lage is the favorite place for the people in love
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Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim Botânico
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Projected in 1840 by the the English landscaper John Tyndale, the wonderful garden with Romantic and European style share the attention with the native forest of Mata Atlântica. Also highlight imperial palm tree, the rivers and artificial island, a part from caves spread over the park and the inlaid aquarium on the walls with a lot of fishes. Picnic is very common the park. The main edification of the space, a big house of the XIX century, the Visual art school, works in Parque Lage (EAV). On the main mansion courtyard by the pool, the BistrôPlage offers a delicious breakfast, more lunch and dinners with organic product . Golden tip: Parque Lage is the favorite place for the people in love
Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, with access through the North, South and West zones, Tijuca National Park protects the largest urban forest in the world replanted by man, with an extension of 3,953ha of Atlantic Forest. It is the most visited National Park in Brazil, receiving more than three million visitors per year, between Brazilians and foreigners of all ages. It is, undoubtedly, a fundamental piece to make Rio the Marvelous City. Divided into four sectors - Floresta, Serra da Carioca, Pedra Bonita / Pedra da Gávea and Pretos Forros / Covanca, the PNT has program options for all audiences: from picnic areas and barbecues to free flight, climbing, trails and other activities .
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Parque Florestal da Tijuca
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Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, with access through the North, South and West zones, Tijuca National Park protects the largest urban forest in the world replanted by man, with an extension of 3,953ha of Atlantic Forest. It is the most visited National Park in Brazil, receiving more than three million visitors per year, between Brazilians and foreigners of all ages. It is, undoubtedly, a fundamental piece to make Rio the Marvelous City. Divided into four sectors - Floresta, Serra da Carioca, Pedra Bonita / Pedra da Gávea and Pretos Forros / Covanca, the PNT has program options for all audiences: from picnic areas and barbecues to free flight, climbing, trails and other activities .
The Botanical Garden is an important touristic side of the city and so much visited by researchers who study the hundreds species that are there. With total area of 137 hectares, being 54 of acreage, the Botanical Garden houses rare collections of bromeliads and orchids, as well as old trees and exotic plants. The Park also is an excellent place to observe the birds, because there are more than hundred different species in the crowns and trunks of their trees.
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Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim Botânico
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The Botanical Garden is an important touristic side of the city and so much visited by researchers who study the hundreds species that are there. With total area of 137 hectares, being 54 of acreage, the Botanical Garden houses rare collections of bromeliads and orchids, as well as old trees and exotic plants. The Park also is an excellent place to observe the birds, because there are more than hundred different species in the crowns and trunks of their trees.
Famous beach
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Playa de Ipanema
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Famous beach
Famous beach
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Playa Copacabana
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Famous beach
Famous beach
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Praia do Leblon
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Famous beach
Beach with an incredible view
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Praia de Botafogo
Praia de Botafogo
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Beach with an incredible view
Beach with an incredible view
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Playa Roja
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Beach with an incredible view
Over the quiet waters of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, cariocas and visitants practice sports, make picnic and relax. The scenery is perfect to the nautical sports, like Rowing and Canoeing. For those who prefer solid ground can opt to walk or cycle over the place, of 8 km, always bustling, mainly in the end of the afternoon. After a lof of effort, nothing better than than a great coconut water, in one of the many kiosks, to complete de programme.
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Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas
1379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Over the quiet waters of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, cariocas and visitants practice sports, make picnic and relax. The scenery is perfect to the nautical sports, like Rowing and Canoeing. For those who prefer solid ground can opt to walk or cycle over the place, of 8 km, always bustling, mainly in the end of the afternoon. After a lof of effort, nothing better than than a great coconut water, in one of the many kiosks, to complete de programme.
Aterro do Flamengo is known for being one of the biggest complex of recreation of the city: the place is ideal for who wants to enjoy a sunny day and do activities outside of the house. The are – that goes from Santos Dumont airport, in Downtown, until the beginning of Botafogo beach, going through Gloria and Flamengo neighborhood – is wanted, mainly on the weekends to the sport practicing like walking, run, cycling, skate, roll skate and others.
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Flamengo Park
Calçadão da Praia
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Aterro do Flamengo is known for being one of the biggest complex of recreation of the city: the place is ideal for who wants to enjoy a sunny day and do activities outside of the house. The are – that goes from Santos Dumont airport, in Downtown, until the beginning of Botafogo beach, going through Gloria and Flamengo neighborhood – is wanted, mainly on the weekends to the sport practicing like walking, run, cycling, skate, roll skate and others.
It was the original residence of the real family of 1808 until the proclamation of the republic, in 1889.Located in São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista is one the biggest urban parks of the city, over 155 thousand square meters. It preserves the gardens and lakes created by the French landscaper Auguste Glaziou; the old real family palace, where the National museum is located; buildings and original bronze statues; like the Apolo Temple; the Monumental Gate, marriage gift of Northumberland Duke to the young couple D. Pedro I and the Empress, D. Leopoldina, that today welcomes the Zoo visitants.
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Quinta da Boa Vista
s/n Av. Pedro II
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It was the original residence of the real family of 1808 until the proclamation of the republic, in 1889.Located in São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista is one the biggest urban parks of the city, over 155 thousand square meters. It preserves the gardens and lakes created by the French landscaper Auguste Glaziou; the old real family palace, where the National museum is located; buildings and original bronze statues; like the Apolo Temple; the Monumental Gate, marriage gift of Northumberland Duke to the young couple D. Pedro I and the Empress, D. Leopoldina, that today welcomes the Zoo visitants.

Arts & Culture

One of the most traditional concert halls in the country. Cecilia Meireles was a name that was imposed without any effort on the recognition of his talent and admiration of the country. She died in November 1964. She was a poet of Brazil and dear friend of Carlos Lacerda. It was no wonder, then, that the governor wanted to honor her in some way. The opportunity came when, finally, the property has gained a musical identity and had to give it a name. Lacerda didn´t have to think too much. The room name was Cecilia Meireles Concert Hall. In Lapa, the city center, the room became, over the years, an important space of training and dissemination of concert music in Rio de Janeiro.
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Cecília Meireles Hall
47 Rua da Lapa
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the most traditional concert halls in the country. Cecilia Meireles was a name that was imposed without any effort on the recognition of his talent and admiration of the country. She died in November 1964. She was a poet of Brazil and dear friend of Carlos Lacerda. It was no wonder, then, that the governor wanted to honor her in some way. The opportunity came when, finally, the property has gained a musical identity and had to give it a name. Lacerda didn´t have to think too much. The room name was Cecilia Meireles Concert Hall. In Lapa, the city center, the room became, over the years, an important space of training and dissemination of concert music in Rio de Janeiro.
The Modern Art museum of Rio de Janeiro. The building represents an architecture mark, that’s the architect Affonso Eduardo Reidy’s result and the Roberto Burle Marx’s project. Containing more than 15 thousand works, his collection is made by sculptures and paintings by international renowned artists, besides a notable Latin American artist groups.
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Museo de Arte Moderno
85 Av. Infante Dom Henrique
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The Modern Art museum of Rio de Janeiro. The building represents an architecture mark, that’s the architect Affonso Eduardo Reidy’s result and the Roberto Burle Marx’s project. Containing more than 15 thousand works, his collection is made by sculptures and paintings by international renowned artists, besides a notable Latin American artist groups.
Inaugurated in 1909, the Municipal theatre is one of the main show houses of Brazil and Latin America. Currently, it got a big reform. Over less than a century of the history, the Municipal Theatre earned big international artists and important names of the Brazilian culture, including dancing representatives, music, opera and performing arts. Since the 30 decade, the Municipal theatre of Rio de Janeiro has the worry to keep an own artistic body. Today is the unique Brazilian cultural institution to keep simultaneously a choir, a symphony orchestra and a ballet company.
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Teatro Municipal de Río de Janeiro
S/N Praça Floriano
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Inaugurated in 1909, the Municipal theatre is one of the main show houses of Brazil and Latin America. Currently, it got a big reform. Over less than a century of the history, the Municipal Theatre earned big international artists and important names of the Brazilian culture, including dancing representatives, music, opera and performing arts. Since the 30 decade, the Municipal theatre of Rio de Janeiro has the worry to keep an own artistic body. Today is the unique Brazilian cultural institution to keep simultaneously a choir, a symphony orchestra and a ballet company.
The old palace hosts the museum’s exhibition rooms. The neighboring building is the space for the School of the View (Escola do Olhar), which is an environment aiming to produce and provoke experiences, colective and personal, and its main focus is on the formation of educators on public schools. Rio’s Art Museum has free admission on Tuesdays.
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Museo de Arte de Río - MAR
5 Praça Mauá
563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The old palace hosts the museum’s exhibition rooms. The neighboring building is the space for the School of the View (Escola do Olhar), which is an environment aiming to produce and provoke experiences, colective and personal, and its main focus is on the formation of educators on public schools. Rio’s Art Museum has free admission on Tuesdays.
Questions like “where did we come from?” and “where are we going?” pervade the thoughts of the world’s population and are common among all peoples. Reflecting on these questions, as well as others, the visionary project of the Museum of Tomorrow took shape and became an ample space for debating and studying the impact of our actions and how we can alter the decaying scenario that draws close. The Museum of Tomorrow is a pioneer project:there is no place like this one in the whole worldwhere cultural and research activities have this aim of studying our tomorrow.
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Museo del Mañana
1 Praça Mauá
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Questions like “where did we come from?” and “where are we going?” pervade the thoughts of the world’s population and are common among all peoples. Reflecting on these questions, as well as others, the visionary project of the Museum of Tomorrow took shape and became an ample space for debating and studying the impact of our actions and how we can alter the decaying scenario that draws close. The Museum of Tomorrow is a pioneer project:there is no place like this one in the whole worldwhere cultural and research activities have this aim of studying our tomorrow.
CCBB has three theaters, besides 4 video cabins, a cine, two auditory, exposition room and tea salon and restaurant.
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Centro Cultural Banco de Brasil - CCBB Río de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de Março
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CCBB has three theaters, besides 4 video cabins, a cine, two auditory, exposition room and tea salon and restaurant.
A completed cultural Centre by the sea, in Ipanema, with cines, theaters, art and museum galleries. The house where Laura Alvim lived became in 1986 an important culture polo in Rio de Janeiro.
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Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim
176 Av. Vieira Souto
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A completed cultural Centre by the sea, in Ipanema, with cines, theaters, art and museum galleries. The house where Laura Alvim lived became in 1986 an important culture polo in Rio de Janeiro.

Shopping

In its seven floors - with four parking, share space 400 stores of various segments including a home center with more than 26 home furnishing stores. RioSul also has cafes, confectioneries, two food courts with different options and a health state of the art gym. When it comes to accessibility, in addition to providing wheelchairs, the mall has lifts and access ramps. The four cinemas complement the mix of services. Essentials Where do you go for everyday errands, like groceries or laundry?
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Centro comercial Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro Müller
1462 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In its seven floors - with four parking, share space 400 stores of various segments including a home center with more than 26 home furnishing stores. RioSul also has cafes, confectioneries, two food courts with different options and a health state of the art gym. When it comes to accessibility, in addition to providing wheelchairs, the mall has lifts and access ramps. The four cinemas complement the mix of services. Essentials Where do you go for everyday errands, like groceries or laundry?
Located in the Historic Downtown, the Pólo Saara is considered to be the largest open air mall of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Composed of eleven streets on the surroundings of Alfândega St., it has over 88 stores, most of which cater to the popular market. At the end of the 19th century, the region was originally occupied by immigrants of different nationalities who opened up small family business. The buildings of Saara still preserve the original architecture of that time. The region is known as the Mecca of popular commerce and offers a variety of clothing stores, toy stores, souvenir stores and even some official Rio 2016 merchandise.
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Saara
004 R. da Alfândega
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in the Historic Downtown, the Pólo Saara is considered to be the largest open air mall of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Composed of eleven streets on the surroundings of Alfândega St., it has over 88 stores, most of which cater to the popular market. At the end of the 19th century, the region was originally occupied by immigrants of different nationalities who opened up small family business. The buildings of Saara still preserve the original architecture of that time. The region is known as the Mecca of popular commerce and offers a variety of clothing stores, toy stores, souvenir stores and even some official Rio 2016 merchandise.
Incontestable ride on the agenda for those who come to Rio de Janeiro, the fair have more than 600 expositors. Since the late 60s, when an artist group started to sell frames in General Osório square to contribute the pending bills in the neighborhood bars, many things have changed on “Feirarte from Ipanema’s structure”, popularly known as the Hippie fair, but the counterculture and the “peace and love” spirit continued impregnated there.
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Hippie Fair Crafts Market
518 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Incontestable ride on the agenda for those who come to Rio de Janeiro, the fair have more than 600 expositors. Since the late 60s, when an artist group started to sell frames in General Osório square to contribute the pending bills in the neighborhood bars, many things have changed on “Feirarte from Ipanema’s structure”, popularly known as the Hippie fair, but the counterculture and the “peace and love” spirit continued impregnated there.