Julia’s Rio guidebook
Food scene
Urca is a picturesque neighborhood in Rio. Sit on the wall outside, order cold bear and "pastel" later in the afternoon. Lunch is also great for sea food- beware in the summer it may get crammed and hot.
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Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeUrca is a picturesque neighborhood in Rio. Sit on the wall outside, order cold bear and "pastel" later in the afternoon. Lunch is also great for sea food- beware in the summer it may get crammed and hot.
Arp is a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
It is also amazing for sunset happy hour, perfectly located at arpoador beach.
If coming in the summer, choose a weekday, as weekend are unbearably crowded.
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Arpoador
Arp is a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
It is also amazing for sunset happy hour, perfectly located at arpoador beach.
If coming in the summer, choose a weekday, as weekend are unbearably crowded.
Quiteria is a very charming restaurant one block from where you are staying and close to beach. Great dinner option, but also nice for other meals.
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Quitéria
27 R. Maria QuitériaQuiteria is a very charming restaurant one block from where you are staying and close to beach. Great dinner option, but also nice for other meals.
Grimas is a traditional restaurant in Gavea. Wed, Thursday and Friday are great days for dinner if you would like to be in a busy place. Food is not amazing, but honest. This is a place to enjoy the Rio vibe, while having a cocktail. They are known for great Bloody Mary and Bull Shot.
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Guimas
5 R. José Roberto Macedo SoaresGrimas is a traditional restaurant in Gavea. Wed, Thursday and Friday are great days for dinner if you would like to be in a busy place. Food is not amazing, but honest. This is a place to enjoy the Rio vibe, while having a cocktail. They are known for great Bloody Mary and Bull Shot.
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraOne of the top Japanese restaurants in Rio. Great, but $$$.
Classic Carioca bar in Leblon.
Usually full on Fridays and weekends. Open late night. Lots of people of different ages.
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Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaClassic Carioca bar in Leblon.
Usually full on Fridays and weekends. Open late night. Lots of people of different ages.
If you do go to Santa Teresa one day, have lunch at Bar do mineiro and order a Feijoada. Do not eat the crazy meat that comes inside , or order a plain version. But the beans and bean sauce are fabulous. This is a very typical place in Santa teresa and a great visit.
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Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoIf you do go to Santa Teresa one day, have lunch at Bar do mineiro and order a Feijoada. Do not eat the crazy meat that comes inside , or order a plain version. But the beans and bean sauce are fabulous. This is a very typical place in Santa teresa and a great visit.
Esplanada Grill is a great meat restaurant - it is not the typical churrascaria where they bring the meat on a stick. It is located at the corner of Rua Barao da Torre and Anibal de Mendoça, so about a 7 min walk from the apt. If you would like to eat meat at place close by, this is the place to go.
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Esplanada Grill
600 R. Barão da TorreEsplanada Grill is a great meat restaurant - it is not the typical churrascaria where they bring the meat on a stick. It is located at the corner of Rua Barao da Torre and Anibal de Mendoça, so about a 7 min walk from the apt. If you would like to eat meat at place close by, this is the place to go.
Malta is one of the best meat restaurants in town. Again, not the all you can eat meat on the stick kind, but very high quality ingredients.
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Malta Beef Club
359 Av. Gen. San MartinMalta is one of the best meat restaurants in town. Again, not the all you can eat meat on the stick kind, but very high quality ingredients.
Bibi sucos is an all day carioca version of a dinner. Order variety of juices (always ask for no added sugar as the fruits are already super sweet), and sandwiches. Open all day and night.
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Bibi Sucos
36 Rua Santa ClaraBibi sucos is an all day carioca version of a dinner. Order variety of juices (always ask for no added sugar as the fruits are already super sweet), and sandwiches. Open all day and night.
Shopping
You cannot come to Rio and not get yourself new Havaianas.
Do not miss their flagship store. A couple of blocks down from the apartment.
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Havaianas Flagship Store
124 Rua Garcia d'AvilaYou cannot come to Rio and not get yourself new Havaianas.
Do not miss their flagship store. A couple of blocks down from the apartment.
Lenny is hands down the main name in Rio beach wear. Do not miss. two blocks down from the apt.
$$$
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Lenny Niemeyer
149 Rua Garcia d'AvilaLenny is hands down the main name in Rio beach wear. Do not miss. two blocks down from the apt.
$$$
This is typical market, great for souvenirs. Open every Sunday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Praça General Osório (a couple of blocks from the apt).
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Feira Hippie de Ipanema
Praça General OsórioThis is typical market, great for souvenirs. Open every Sunday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Praça General Osório (a couple of blocks from the apt).
Sightseeing
If you are taking a day to visit downtown Rio, Museu do Amanha is a nice place to stop.
If you are short on time, the museum inside is not a must, but take a walk around the museum and Praça Mauá. Weekends have a lively vibe.
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Musée de demain
1 Praça MauáIf you are taking a day to visit downtown Rio, Museu do Amanha is a nice place to stop.
If you are short on time, the museum inside is not a must, but take a walk around the museum and Praça Mauá. Weekends have a lively vibe.
Pão de Açúcar
Pao de Açucar is a must for sightseeing.
Rio's Botanical Gardens is great way to take a break from the city chaos.
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Jardim Botânico
Rio's Botanical Gardens is great way to take a break from the city chaos.
Markets
Talho Capixaba is a high end bakery with a great selection of breads, cold cuts, and cheezes. You can also sit there and for coffee and sandwiches.
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Talho Capixaba
1022 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaTalho Capixaba is a high end bakery with a great selection of breads, cold cuts, and cheezes. You can also sit there and for coffee and sandwiches.
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisThis is a basic supermarket where you get anything you need for your stay. Double check on google for the closest one to the apartment. There is one 2 blocks away. They can deliver.
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Supermercado Zona Sul - Ipanema, Visconde de Pirajá
118 R. Visc. de PirajáThis is a basic supermarket where you get anything you need for your stay. Double check on google for the closest one to the apartment. There is one 2 blocks away. They can deliver.
Conseils sur la ville
Que faut-il apporter?
Adaptors
Brazil has its own plug. Bring universal adaptors.
Déplacements
Subway is a good way of getting around to certain places.
Traffic in Rio is intense. There are not many Subway Stations in Rio, but if your destination has a Subway Station close by, take it.
Déplacements
Use city bikes in bike lanes only.
Drivers in Rio are not very respectful towards pedestrians and bikers. Use bikes for pleasure, not for transport. Bike lanes on the beach or around the lagoon are a great way to explore the city. But by all means do not bike on car lanes. Super dangerous. If you would like to have a bike tour - try Rio by Bike tour. They have great reviews. http://riobybike.com