The São Cristovão Fair is a treasure of local culture, music and food barely known by mainstream tourism. It is a stadium-sized fair which praises the working class inmigration of northern Brazil, which came to Rio and other Souhern states in the mid-XX century to built up its cities. My own family is a result of this migration!
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Pista Cláudio Coutinho
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The hiking trail that borders the Morro da Urca is about 2 km and one of the most beautiful views of the city! There is also worth walking and biking the best? You pay nothing.
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Tucum
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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One of my favorite stores in Rio! Tucum is filled with jewelry and goods made by different indigenous tribes from Brasil. A portion of the proceeds goes back directly to the tribes to help support their craft and art.
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Praia da Joatinga
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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My favorite (not so secret) beach, tucked away in the neighborhood of Joá. If you go on a weekday, the beach will almost surely be just yours! Watch out for the tides though, because com high tide the beach disappears and you have to stay on the rocks! Take a cab to the gated community and just say you are going to the beach.
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Pedra da Gávea
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Known for its breathtaking views and steep hike to the top, Pedra da Gavea is a must see if you are up for the adventure. It is the highest point in the whole city, and the hike is about two hours, if going at a steady pace. There are boulders, tree trunks, and an inclined rock wall along the trail. Once there, you will be able to see across the bay to Niterói and the whole surrounding area.
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Ferro e Farinha has become one of the most popular pizza spots in the city, and for a good reason: the pizza dough and ingredients are of the highest quality and baked to crispy perfection. I love the different combinations, and highly recommend the white pizza served with spicy honey and goat cheese. The place is small and there is almost always a line, but it is totally worth the wait.
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Parque das Ruinas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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If you love stunning views as much as I do, then Parque das Ruínas is a great stop! There are no lines, few tourists, and it is located on a quiet street in the beautiful neighborhood of Santa Teresa. The historic mansion was once an important meeting place for renowned artists of the early 20th century. Its structure has been preserved and it now serves as a cultural center for the city.
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Naturalie Bistro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Naturalie Bistro is located on a sleepy street in Botafogo. The inside is spacious and lined with dark wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard with the day’s specials, and the shelves are filled with an assortment of glass containers full of different grains. The menu has a variety of vegetarian options including Brazilian feijoada, Indian curry served in coconut shells, salads, and small entries.
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Museu de Arte do Rio- MAR
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Part of the Porto Maravilha project, which is revitalizing the port area of Rio de Janeiro, MAR - Rio Art Museum has exhibits and a restaurant with panoramic views.
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Feira de São Cristóvão
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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When I think of the famous Feira de São Cristóvão, nothing else comes to my mind other than florescent lighting, minishorts and high heels, family dinners, dangling dried fish, cachaça, accordions and musical triangles, pink strobe lights, and half of Rio de Janeiro all getting cozy under one tent. Go on a weekend night, get lost in the maze of small tents and shops, and belt out some karaoke.
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Moreira Salles Institute
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Old house with architecture of the 50s in Gávea, it became in 1999 the Moreira Salles Institute and brings exhibitions, films, concerts, and house the collections of photography, music and literature. The gardens were designed by Roberto Burle Marx, also responsible for landscaping the Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, the Pampulha in Belo Horizonte and the Monumental Axis in Brasilia.
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ZaZa Bistro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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This place has a funky interior design and a wrap around porch where you can sip caipirinhas and people watch as locals return from the beach. My favorite area is the second floor, where you take off your shoes and sit cross legged on big cushions surrounded by dangling fairies hanging from the ceiling. It has an eclectic mix on the menu and has been inspired by Mediterranean and French cuisine.
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Espirito Santa
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Inspired by Amazonian cuisine, Espirito Santa’s menu is an eclectic mix of Brazilian fusion food. This is a good place to go if you want to nibble on appetizers or order a larger meal to share. There are so many options that it is good to share with the table to try different things and choose your favorite!
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Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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in this place you can buy typical things from Minas Gerais: foods, decorations pieces and farm tools and also go to the bars and have a drink
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Paquetá
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The small island of Paquetá is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. With forty streets, twelve squares, two public parks and zero cars. Yes, there is prohibited the movement of motor vehicles. To get there, just take a ferry at Praça XV, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
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Parque da Cidade
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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🌿 City Park is an Environmental Preservation Area located at the top of Morro da Viração, about 270 meters above sea level. To reach the top, you can take the paved road through São Francisco — it’s accessible by car, motorbike, taxi, or Uber. But honestly, the best way is to gather some friends and hike up together.
It takes just over 40 minutes, depending on your pace.
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Petisqueira Martinho
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio is a coastal city with plenty of fishermen villages, most of them barely known by mainstream tourism. Dishes like the Bobó de Camarão ot the Moqueca mix Indigenous and African ingredients. The Ribeira beach in Governor Island neighborhood and Jurujuba district in Niterói offer exquisite options of seafood restaurants.
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Pedra do Sal
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located at the foot of the city’s oldest favela, Providência, Pedra do Sal is a historic landmark. The “salt rock“ marks the place where slaves would bring salt off the ships to dry on the smooth surface. Today, that same surface, provides samba lovers a chance to relax and listen to the roda de samba, or “samba circle”. Come ready to enjoy the local scene and hear some great music!
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Rio from above
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Few cities in this planet offer the possibility of a paragliding experience such as Rio. The breathtaking experience takes a morning. Highly recomended for those seeking beautiful pictures, adrenaline and an unforgatable experience. Ps: cloudy days are actually better for the practise of this sport.
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Feiras
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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I love the bright colors, the smell of fresh cut flowers and fruits, and the overlapping sounds of vendors calling our prices at the open-air markets, or feiras (fey-rahs). They can be spotted all over city on designated days by their striped stands, known as "barracas" (bah-ha-kas); that are put together in the early morning hours and usually are taken away after lunchtime.
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Museu do Amanhã -
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Designed by Santiago Calatrava, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful museums in the world. Surely you need to know this place.
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Confeteria Colombo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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One of Rio’s oldest cafés, Confeitaria Colombo was founded by two Portuguese immigrants in 1894. Since then, it has created a lasting name for itself by producing top quality pastries and gourmet specialties. I would recommend waiting for a table in order to enjoy the antique splendor of the floor-to-ceiling mirrors. It’s a great place to stop by and escape back in time to a bygone era.
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La Carioca
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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La Carioca specialty is the traditional Peruvian classic, ceviche, or raw fish marinated and cooked in lime juice - but there are plenty of other options available too. I recommend ordering the Ceviche Mix, and the Pulpo Andino. If you are feeling adventurous try the Leche de Tigre! The pisco sours are highly recommended, or the sangria jars. The desserts are also delicious, you can’t go wrong!
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Teleférico da Providência
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Viaje turístico y vista de la ciudad en altura.
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Christ and Sugar Loaf
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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If you have only 1 day to tour in Rio de Janeiro, I recommend to you to choose between the Sugar Loaf or the Cristo Redentor statue. Although both of them are landmarks, you will make the most of Rio by combining the experience of seeing it from the above with taking a walk in Copacabana beach or in the new Port district.
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Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas at the weekend is a meeting point for friends and family. It is very common to find people doing picnics in the late afternoon, enjoying one of the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro
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The real Samba!
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lapa district is a historical place of the Samba: Vaca Atolada and Barodromo are authentic places that display different varieties of this music scene. Visiting a samba school is also worthy such as the traditional Mangueira, where there is also the Samba Museum. Last but not least, Cidade do Samba, where costumes are manufactured, is a can't-miss-tour when it is open to the public.
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Rooftop Drinks
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Brazil's most famous cocktail, the mix of sugar, lemon and the sugarcane-made cachaça can be best apreciated with a nice view. My favourites rooftops are located in the neighborhoods of Botafogo and Copacabana. At the luxurious Copacabana Palace hotel, there are other cocktails prepared with local ingredients!
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Estadio Mario Filho (Maracanã)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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On game days featuring the major clubs, it’s a great place to visit. Plus, it has an incredible museum that showcases the history of Brazilian football in rich detail.
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Sunset in Arpoador
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Every day of the sun, the afternoon, one of the best options in Rio de Janeiro to be is here. One of the best known Sunset in the world.
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Sunset at Pedra do Arpoador
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Anne Gianes
One of my favorite things to do in Rio is to take an afternoon stroll along the beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Arpoador. There’s nothing quite like sipping fresh coconut water while unwinding and watching the breathtaking sunset. It’s a cherished tradition among the locals, who celebrate the moment the sun dips behind the mountains with applause. I always take my non-local friends there, and they never regret it—they always thank me for sharing such a magical experience with them.
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Feira do Lavradio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located on the street Lavradio, the first residential street of the city, the fair takes place every first Saturday of the month and brings a bit of everything: from furniture to food, nothing is missing.
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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The CCBB is one of Rio’s classic museums, and is located in Banco do Brasil’s ex-headquarters down in the center of the city. Past exhibits have included Dalí and Picasso as well as prominent Brazilian artists, in a gorgeous classic historical building.
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Leviano Bar
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Friday is the best day to go to Lapa, that's already known. BUT the best place to have the best capirinha and to have the best TIME with good music and dancing is the LEVIANO bar. Don't miss it! People from all over, but brazilians show you how it works here in Rio :)
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Bar do Gomez
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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This classic bar is a great place to spend some time while visiting Santa Teresa. It was once an old groceries shop and is decorated by original antique pieces throughout the place. Order a draft beer, or try some cachaça and snack on classic Brazilian appetizers such as bolinhos de bacalhau (fried codfish balls), cooked aipim (cassava root), or delicious pasteis.
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Cultivar
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The small, hole-in-the-wall café serves the best pão de queijo in all of Rio! And their heaping servings of açai can be blended with banana or granola, or both! You can also buy organic products such as honey, tea, snacks, and other goodies. Always packed with families, locals, and tourists grabbing some pre-dinner snacks.
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Comuna
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A multifunctional place where art, great food, and music come together, Comuna is one of the most happening places in Botafogo. The food is of the best quality, and everyone I know raves about their burgers. If you prefer the non-meat options like I do, I recommend the veggie burger, spring rolls, sweet potato fries, and fried pastries with cheese or veggies. They have fun cocktails too!
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JoJo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located at the back of the Botanical Gardens - I recommend spending the afternoon there, and leave through the other exit onto Rua Pacheco Leão to enjoy an early dinner or drinks. Make your way up the street about 10 minutes and you will see the restaurants on the right hand side. JoJo has great food and a cozy outdoor seating area!
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Bar do Mineiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Established in 1992, this bar serves classic Brazilian food and is always bustling. The interior is of white tiles and decorated with lots of quirky knick-knacks. Order their renowned Feijoada that comes with couve, rice, farofa, and oranges. I recommend arriving there early to get a table, since it fills up quickly!
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Leonardo Magno Tonon
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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It’s a hike up Urca Hill, part of the Sugarloaf complex, but this one is done on foot. The trail is pleasantly peaceful, and once you reach the top, you’re rewarded with stunning views of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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