Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Parks & Nature
It was founded in 1808 and has one of the most beautiful and best preserved green areas in the city. It can be observed about 6500 species of Brazilian and foreign flora (some endangered).
468 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoIt was founded in 1808 and has one of the most beautiful and best preserved green areas in the city. It can be observed about 6500 species of Brazilian and foreign flora (some endangered).
Sightseeing
The view of Sugar Loaf from above is breathtaking! You can go up by cable car and down a trail in the forest.
544 locals recommend
Sugar Loaf cable car station
520 Av. PasteurThe view of Sugar Loaf from above is breathtaking! You can go up by cable car and down a trail in the forest.
Christ is the most visited monument of Brazil. He is the image of Brazil abroad. One of the 7 wonders of the world. From the top you have the most beautiful view of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
1936 locals recommend
Christ the Redeemer
Christ is the most visited monument of Brazil. He is the image of Brazil abroad. One of the 7 wonders of the world. From the top you have the most beautiful view of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Copacabana is the most beautiful beach in Rio and one of the world's most famous.
1373 locals recommend
Copacabana Beach
Copacabana is the most beautiful beach in Rio and one of the world's most famous.
Shopping
The largest mall in the Zona Sul. They even provide a bus from and to Cardeal Acoverde Square.
62 locals recommend
Rio Sul Center
The largest mall in the Zona Sul. They even provide a bus from and to Cardeal Acoverde Square.
Essentials
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorFruits and vegetables always fresh.
Getting Around
Cardeal Arcoverde station
Rua Barata RibeiroThe closest subway station.
Food Scene
Beautiful view to the Copacabana beach. Charming atmosphere.
1015 locals recommend
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoBeautiful view to the Copacabana beach. Charming atmosphere.
Carretão
23 Rua Siqueira CamposDelicious barbecue "rodízio", with "picanha" the national preference.
Copa Lima
110 R. Rodolfo DantasTo taste the delicious "açaí" and several natural juices and sandwiches.
Charming atmosphere. Fine pastries: highlight for the banana gâmbio and the tiramisu.
355 locals recommend
Café Cardin
327 Rua Carlos GóisCharming atmosphere. Fine pastries: highlight for the banana gâmbio and the tiramisu.
Best restaurant in Copacabana. This sophisticated restaurant serves meats, fish and shellfish. Everything here is special: the food, the service, the decoration and the place itself.
156 locals recommend
Restaurante Marius Degustare
290 Av. AtlânticaBest restaurant in Copacabana. This sophisticated restaurant serves meats, fish and shellfish. Everything here is special: the food, the service, the decoration and the place itself.
Drinks & Nightlife
Simple, good and inexpensive. I recommend pastel of shrimp with beer.
367 locals recommend
Pavão Azul Bar
71 Rua Hilário de GouvêiaSimple, good and inexpensive. I recommend pastel of shrimp with beer.
We suggest "sangria" and "buraco quente" sandwich. This bar is located on "Baixo Copa" (it is surrounded by bars and restaurants and is directly across from the Post 5, at the corner of Bolivar St and Domingos Ferreira St)
86 locals recommend
El Born
17 R. BolívarWe suggest "sangria" and "buraco quente" sandwich. This bar is located on "Baixo Copa" (it is surrounded by bars and restaurants and is directly across from the Post 5, at the corner of Bolivar St and Domingos Ferreira St)