Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Michael
Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Food Scene

Great SUSHI and all kinds of natural or macrobiotic food. This small restaurant offers an interesting mix of japanese food, from sushi to macrobiotic and natural plates. In every meal a starter (usually a Miso or Vegetable soup) and a desert (usually a tropical fruit) are always included. It's an insider tip only locals know. Do not hesitate to go, even if the street leading to GOHAN doesn't seem to be the best area of Lapa, but it is safe to go, trust it.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gohan Alimentação Natural Ltda (ME)
127 R. Joaquim Silva
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great SUSHI and all kinds of natural or macrobiotic food. This small restaurant offers an interesting mix of japanese food, from sushi to macrobiotic and natural plates. In every meal a starter (usually a Miso or Vegetable soup) and a desert (usually a tropical fruit) are always included. It's an insider tip only locals know. Do not hesitate to go, even if the street leading to GOHAN doesn't seem to be the best area of Lapa, but it is safe to go, trust it.
One of the most famous historical Cafés in Rio, dating back to 1896. Great food, not cheap, though,
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the most famous historical Cafés in Rio, dating back to 1896. Great food, not cheap, though,
Great Brazilian SEAFOOD in the heart of Santa Teresa - highly recommended, also for non fish eaters, since they also serve chicken or meat.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Sobrenatural
432 R. Alm. Alexandrino
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Brazilian SEAFOOD in the heart of Santa Teresa - highly recommended, also for non fish eaters, since they also serve chicken or meat.

Drinks & Nightlife

Almost every night "Carioca da Gema" offers typical high class Samba from Rio. One floor above they have a very nice Pizzaria with the same name.
261 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de Sá
261 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Almost every night "Carioca da Gema" offers typical high class Samba from Rio. One floor above they have a very nice Pizzaria with the same name.
This Bar / nightclub / music venue is known as one of the best 10 clubs in the entire world. Great Brazilian live music for dancing - ALL AGES !!!
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do Lavradio
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This Bar / nightclub / music venue is known as one of the best 10 clubs in the entire world. Great Brazilian live music for dancing - ALL AGES !!!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cortiço Carioca
105 R. Joaquim Silva
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Favela Hype
103a Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Sightseeing

417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carioca Aqueduct
417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A MUST SEE !! Even if you are not so much into this "touristic stuff" !!
2563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
2563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A MUST SEE !! Even if you are not so much into this "touristic stuff" !!
A MUST SEE !!! Even if you re not so much into "touristic stuff"!!
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme Velho
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A MUST SEE !!! Even if you re not so much into "touristic stuff"!!
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel Carneiro
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
512 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Ruinas
169 R. Murtinho Nobre
512 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Shopping

Very tasteful handcrafted souvenirs from various Brazilian regions, but mainly from Rio and Minas Gerais. Artistic interior decor and very friendly staff.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Vereda
428 R. Alm. Alexandrino
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very tasteful handcrafted souvenirs from various Brazilian regions, but mainly from Rio and Minas Gerais. Artistic interior decor and very friendly staff.

Essentials

Cheapest supermarket in the area, about 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment. In the way back you can take a taxi for easier transportation.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermercados Mundial
192/194 R. Riachuelo
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheapest supermarket in the area, about 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment. In the way back you can take a taxi for easier transportation.
Charming small Convenience Store where you can buy delicious breads and everything else for your breakfast. But you can also order breakfast right there, as well as great crispy pizzas in the evening.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do Serginho
2A R. Dias de Barros
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charming small Convenience Store where you can buy delicious breads and everything else for your breakfast. But you can also order breakfast right there, as well as great crispy pizzas in the evening.
Not as far away as MUNDIAL Supermarket, but quiet limited in their product variety and a bit more expensive if compared to the Mundial Supermarket, but cheaper than Bar do Serginho.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rede Big Market
764 Av. Gomes Freire
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not as far away as MUNDIAL Supermarket, but quiet limited in their product variety and a bit more expensive if compared to the Mundial Supermarket, but cheaper than Bar do Serginho.

Arts & Culture

1571 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Mañana
1 Praça Mauá
1571 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best Concert Halls in Brasil for world class Brazilian and international Instrumental, Classical, Chamber and Jazz Music ! Check out their program !! :-) By the way, this hall has one of the best acoustics I have ever heard ! It's a Must for Music Lovers !!!
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cecília Meireles Hall
47 Rua da Lapa
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best Concert Halls in Brasil for world class Brazilian and international Instrumental, Classical, Chamber and Jazz Music ! Check out their program !! :-) By the way, this hall has one of the best acoustics I have ever heard ! It's a Must for Music Lovers !!!

Getting Around

Metrô Rio (subway/underground), VLT (modern tram), busses
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinelândia
Praça Floriano
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metrô Rio (subway/underground), VLT (modern tram), busses
Rua Riachuelo próximo ao 140
Bus Stop
Most of the car rentals can be found at Santos Dumont domestic airport
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
s/n Praça Sen. Salgado Filho
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Most of the car rentals can be found at Santos Dumont domestic airport
Metrô Rio (subway/underground)
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glória
366 R. da Glória
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metrô Rio (subway/underground)
There is a bus stop next to a small parque called 'Praça Paris', nearby 'Joaquim Silva' street. From there you can take bus number 107 which brings you straight to the district of URCA, where the SUGAR LOAF is located. Time to Sugar Loaf: 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Av. Augusto Severo próximo ao 84 (PTMV REMOVER)
There is a bus stop next to a small parque called 'Praça Paris', nearby 'Joaquim Silva' street. From there you can take bus number 107 which brings you straight to the district of URCA, where the SUGAR LOAF is located. Time to Sugar Loaf: 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Take the famous 'Bonde de Santa' from the tram stop next to the apartment to reach the city center or the heart of Santa Teresa in a few minutes, enjoy stunning views on the way !! A MUST GO !!!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tram station Carioca
2 R. Lélio Gama
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take the famous 'Bonde de Santa' from the tram stop next to the apartment to reach the city center or the heart of Santa Teresa in a few minutes, enjoy stunning views on the way !! A MUST GO !!!