Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Everything Else
French Bistro. Great boulangerie to have your breakfast or to just buy variaty of breads to take it home.
113 locals recommend
La Bicyclette
320 Rua Pacheco LeãoFrench Bistro. Great boulangerie to have your breakfast or to just buy variaty of breads to take it home.
Small mall with good variety of restaurants, italian ice cream shop, theatres.
270 locals recommend
Gávea Shopping
52 R. Marquês de São VicenteSmall mall with good variety of restaurants, italian ice cream shop, theatres.
Droga Raia
919 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaDrugstore.
Jockey Club Brasileiro
31 Praça Santos DumontFor those who like to bet on horse races on weekends.
Lavanderia Lav Fácil (Dry Cleaning). The owner is captivating and "goes that extra mile" to get those dificult stains off your clothes.
R. Jardim Botânico, 601
601 Rua Jardim BotânicoLavanderia Lav Fácil (Dry Cleaning). The owner is captivating and "goes that extra mile" to get those dificult stains off your clothes.
Essentials
It has a variety of imported cheeses, artesanal breads and fruits. All kinds of last minute groceries are available. They operate a good quality and cheap pizzeria at the corner.
30 locals recommend
Supermercado Zona Sul - Jardim Botânico, Rua Pacheco Leão
16 Rua Pacheco LeãoIt has a variety of imported cheeses, artesanal breads and fruits. All kinds of last minute groceries are available. They operate a good quality and cheap pizzeria at the corner.
Pão de Açúcar
493 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaOpen 24h. Wide variety of groceries.
Mundo Verde
380 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaHealthy and natural food store, even for celiacs, diabetics, etc.
Food Scene
Lorenzo Bistrô
2 R. Visc. de CarandaíExquisite dishes in a calm and cozy ambience. Good service also.
Quality pizza with all kinds of olive oils to try with it. Great Burrata Salad also.
68 locals recommend
Mamma Jamma
50 R. Saturnino de BritoQuality pizza with all kinds of olive oils to try with it. Great Burrata Salad also.
Entretapas
84 R. Saturnino de BritoSpanish cousine. Calm ambiance in a modern decor.
It´s a kilo homemade cousine restaurant (priced on the weight of your serving). Wonderful seasoning for a fair price.
Restaurante Avenca
110 Rua Pacheco LeãoIt´s a kilo homemade cousine restaurant (priced on the weight of your serving). Wonderful seasoning for a fair price.
Bibi
81 A R. Cupertino DurãoGreat place for burgers, milkshakes or salads.
The chef's awarded restaurant is a memorable gourmet experience.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante da Roberta Sudbrack
916 Avenida Lineu de Paula MachadoThe chef's awarded restaurant is a memorable gourmet experience.
Guerin
Excellent french boulangerie. Baguettes, coffee and desserts.
Casa Carandaí
165 R. Lopes QuintasCozy bistro.
Live music some days. It's bar, also, attracting young people at night. By day, a great family restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Volta
5 R. Visc. de CarandaíLive music some days. It's bar, also, attracting young people at night. By day, a great family restaurant.
Puro
43 R. Visc. de CarandaíOrganic food cousine. Very good.
Shopping
DROGARIAS PACHECO
248 R. do Catete24hr drugstore, across the street from the building.
DONA COISA MULTIMARCAS
153 R. Lopes QuintasWomen trendy fashion store.
Gabinete Duilio Sartori
87 R. Lopes QuintasDesign home objects and accessories.
Maria Oiticica
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo Francorenowned artist who makes and sells jewelry made from products of nature.
Grand Cru Jardim Botânico
180 R. Lopes QuintasFine wines.
O Sol Artesanato
213 R. Corcovadocraftworks
Sightseeing
The view to the south zone of the city is breathtaking. Easy access by car (nearby) or a good hiking exercise in a green trail.
308 locals recommend
Vista Chinesa
The view to the south zone of the city is breathtaking. Easy access by car (nearby) or a good hiking exercise in a green trail.
Great place for sightseeing and sports practice (jogging, biking, hiking, soccer, rollerblading).
1379 locals recommend
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Great place for sightseeing and sports practice (jogging, biking, hiking, soccer, rollerblading).
A great park to visit, take pictures, have a coffee and stroll in trails of virgin nature.
1473 locals recommend
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim BotânicoA great park to visit, take pictures, have a coffee and stroll in trails of virgin nature.
Created in 1808, this pleasant park has many walking trails with lots of species of worldwide flora, especially brazilian. It has coffee shop inside also.
468 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoCreated in 1808, this pleasant park has many walking trails with lots of species of worldwide flora, especially brazilian. It has coffee shop inside also.
They have helicopter tours to see from above some of the most beautiful views in the world, especially when it's sunny. They don´t fly around the Christ Statue though.
10 locals recommend
Heliponto da Lagoa station
s/n Av. Borges de MedeirosThey have helicopter tours to see from above some of the most beautiful views in the world, especially when it's sunny. They don´t fly around the Christ Statue though.
Drinks & Nightlife
Belmonte
617 R. Jardim BotânicoThey have a good beer. Happy hours are full of people.