Guidebook for Rio
Food Scene
Favourite spots I recommend
This is a good place for coffee and a sandwich.
They have good beers selection and pizzas
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Esquina de Santa Cafeteria & Pizzaria
348 R. Monte AlegreThis is a good place for coffee and a sandwich.
They have good beers selection and pizzas
Local lunchtime restaurant that serves and delivers Brazilian home style cooking. it's a classic stop for locals who need a hearty lunch to set you up for the day. The balcony has stunning views over the north zone of the city. Family run business with really lovely staff.
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Restaurante Cantina do Gaucho
3056 R. Alm. AlexandrinoLocal lunchtime restaurant that serves and delivers Brazilian home style cooking. it's a classic stop for locals who need a hearty lunch to set you up for the day. The balcony has stunning views over the north zone of the city. Family run business with really lovely staff.
Best Arab in town! find a spot at the counter for delicious snacks and freshly made fruit juices.
162 personas de la zona recomiendan
Rotisseria Sírio Libaneza Ltda
29 Largo do MachadoBest Arab in town! find a spot at the counter for delicious snacks and freshly made fruit juices.
Popular Japanese cooperative restaurant for goodness, their grilled tuna steak on a bed of vegetables is amazing. Sushi is made on the spot and all the staff are super.
45 personas de la zona recomiendan
Gohan Alimentação Natural Ltda (ME)
127 R. Joaquim SilvaPopular Japanese cooperative restaurant for goodness, their grilled tuna steak on a bed of vegetables is amazing. Sushi is made on the spot and all the staff are super.
Arts & Culture
This is a school of art on beautiful grounds which has a lovely café and an exhibition and events program throughout the year.
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Parque Lage Visual Art School
414 R. Jardim BotânicoThis is a school of art on beautiful grounds which has a lovely café and an exhibition and events program throughout the year.
a must see for all art and architecture lovers. new curatorial direction outs this museum on my top 10 in the world.
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Museum of Modern Art
85 Av. Infante Dom Henriquea must see for all art and architecture lovers. new curatorial direction outs this museum on my top 10 in the world.
Great destination for a walk in the neighbourhood. Year-round cultural programme and views incredible views.
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Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho NobreGreat destination for a walk in the neighbourhood. Year-round cultural programme and views incredible views.
Great exhibitions, film and a fantastic library. Take the tram and walk through the city to reach this important cultural centre for Rio residents and visitors.
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Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoGreat exhibitions, film and a fantastic library. Take the tram and walk through the city to reach this important cultural centre for Rio residents and visitors.
Essentials
This is our local supermarket, not the cheapest by any means, but you'll find all your basics
Rua Leopoldo Fróes, 31
This is our local supermarket, not the cheapest by any means, but you'll find all your basics
On Thursdays afternoons the CEASA bus stops here and sells seasonal fruit and vegetables at very cheap prices
Largo do França
On Thursdays afternoons the CEASA bus stops here and sells seasonal fruit and vegetables at very cheap prices
A sunday must-do! open until 2pm
http://eatrio.net/feira-da-gloria
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Avenida Augusto Severo
Avenida Augusto SeveroA sunday must-do! open until 2pm
http://eatrio.net/feira-da-gloria
Sightseeing
This is the best way to get to Niteroi for the MAC museum, be sure to take it off-peak! It gets too crowded during rush hours
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Praça XV
This is the best way to get to Niteroi for the MAC museum, be sure to take it off-peak! It gets too crowded during rush hours
take a left out of the flat and walk up the hill towards the corcovado to reach this incredible spot to see the city in all it's glory! much better than the overcrowded corcovado tour
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Mirante Dona (Santa) Marta
S/N Estr. Mirante Dona Martatake a left out of the flat and walk up the hill towards the corcovado to reach this incredible spot to see the city in all it's glory! much better than the overcrowded corcovado tour
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, a definate must see.
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Jardim Botânico
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, a definate must see.
Shopping
R. Áurea, 30
30 Rua ÁureaThis is Santa Teresa's farmacy
Everything Else
Closest Metro station
To get here take the 507 bus from outside the flat
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Largo do Machado
Closest Metro station
To get here take the 507 bus from outside the flat
Glória
366 R. da GlóriaMetro station which you can arrive at via the buses 006+007
Carioca Metro Station
This is a good city centre metro
General Osório
010 R. JangadeirosThis is your stop for Ipanema beach