Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Apolo XI Confeitaria
169 R. Santa ClaraMeloá
142 R. Santa ClaraDessert restaurant/ Confeitaria
Laid-back street-corner snack bar with a large menu of juices, plus healthy snacks, both hot & cold.
98 locals recommend
Big Bi
Laid-back street-corner snack bar with a large menu of juices, plus healthy snacks, both hot & cold.
This coffee-shop chain sells breakfast baskets, cookies, cakes & more in a charming, rustic setting
116 locals recommend
Cafeina Barata Ribeiro
507 R. Barata RibeiroThis coffee-shop chain sells breakfast baskets, cookies, cakes & more in a charming, rustic setting
Shelanu kosher
489 R. Barata RibeiroKosher restaurant
A modern chain serving juices, burgers, sandwiches & more—ideal for a snack after the beach.
10 locals recommend
Big Polis Sucos
695 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaA modern chain serving juices, burgers, sandwiches & more—ideal for a snack after the beach.
This traditional restaurant caters to all tastes with its diverse international cuisine.
20 locals recommend
Rian Restaurante
8B R. Santa ClaraThis traditional restaurant caters to all tastes with its diverse international cuisine.
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
Subway restaurant
93 locals recommend
Subway
147 Rua Figueiredo de MagalhãesCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
Subway restaurant
Meat kabobs & buffet with a variety of options for all tastes served in a large, cozy area.
123 locals recommend
Carretão
23 Rua Siqueira CamposMeat kabobs & buffet with a variety of options for all tastes served in a large, cozy area.
Essentials
Supermercado Hortifruti
512 R. Santa ClaraSupermercado, Grocery store
Smart Fit
1280 R. Cel. Matos DouradoGym/Academia
Itaú
730 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaATM
Bank of Brazil
ATM
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 709
709 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaATM
SuperPrix Supermercado Copacabana - Rede Unno
673 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaSupermarket/Supermercado
Shopping
Posto Nove
Beach clothing store
Havaianas
691 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaThe famous havainas sandals
MacStore just in case you need technical service and as well buying somenthing for your phone or computer
MacStore
680 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaMacStore just in case you need technical service and as well buying somenthing for your phone or computer
Drinks & Nightlife
Pavão Azul Bar
71 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaPopular bar open from lunchtime until late that serves frothy beer, juices & renowned pastéis.
100 locals recommend
Bar do Adão
Popular bar open from lunchtime until late that serves frothy beer, juices & renowned pastéis.
A laid-back spot with unique burgers & sandwiches, lunch specials, appetizers & happy hour.
14 locals recommend
Montagu's
29 Rua Siqueira CamposA laid-back spot with unique burgers & sandwiches, lunch specials, appetizers & happy hour.
Fried sardines, steaks, pastel & more at traditional taproom, with soccer on TV & sidewalk seating.
39 locals recommend
Real Chopp
319 R. Barata RibeiroFried sardines, steaks, pastel & more at traditional taproom, with soccer on TV & sidewalk seating.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana
435 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaGood night club
Lively bar with a jukebox, beer from around the world, cocktails, appetizers & live music.
201 locals recommend
Mud Bug - Sport Bar
16 R. Rodolfo DantasLively bar with a jukebox, beer from around the world, cocktails, appetizers & live music.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park, great for a picnic, and many good restaurants during the night.
1379 locals recommend
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Beautiful park, great for a picnic, and many good restaurants during the night.
Praça Edmundo Bitencourt
Praça Edmundo BitencourtNice little park for kids.
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
Estrada Redentor próximo ao 7871-8069
Nice park with tree climbing and zip lines and hiking trails
213 locals recommend
Parque Natural Municipal da Catacumba
3000 Av. Epitácio PessoaNice park with tree climbing and zip lines and hiking trails
Sightseeing
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
308 locals recommend
Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
Corcovado
Christ the Redeemer, must see!
Arts & Culture
Nice new museum, worth to go and see!
museudoamanha.org.br
Open everyday: 10AM - 5PM
1571 locals recommend
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáNice new museum, worth to go and see!
museudoamanha.org.br
Open everyday: 10AM - 5PM
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
www.culturabancodobrasil.com.br
Open from Wednesday to Monday 9AM to 9PM
Closed every Tuesday.
719 locals recommend
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoArt galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
www.culturabancodobrasil.com.br
Open from Wednesday to Monday 9AM to 9PM
Closed every Tuesday.
National Historical Museum
s/n Praça Mal. ÂncoraOne of the best museums in Rio de Janeiro.