Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Best Brazilian steak house for a very decent price!
Situated in General Osorio Square - 10 minutes from the apartment. 79 reais per person eat-all-you-can.
Ask for ´´Picanha´´! (Best Brazilian meat)
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Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill
112 R. Visc. de PirajáBest Brazilian steak house for a very decent price!
Situated in General Osorio Square - 10 minutes from the apartment. 79 reais per person eat-all-you-can.
Ask for ´´Picanha´´! (Best Brazilian meat)
General Osorio Square - Every Sunday morning there is a cool Hippie Market with lots of handycraft, jewelries and cloths. 10am-18pm
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Every Tuesday morning there is a magnificent food market with the best quality of fruits and vegetables you can find in Rio. Prices are actually cheaper than supermarkets - Very recommended! 7am-1pm
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General Osório
010 R. JangadeirosGeneral Osorio Square - Every Sunday morning there is a cool Hippie Market with lots of handycraft, jewelries and cloths. 10am-18pm
Also:
Every Tuesday morning there is a magnificent food market with the best quality of fruits and vegetables you can find in Rio. Prices are actually cheaper than supermarkets - Very recommended! 7am-1pm
Great Sushi restaurant that also has an Asian grocery shop inside where you can find spices, souces, and other asian delicatese...
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Umê Sushi
121 Rua Sousa LimaGreat Sushi restaurant that also has an Asian grocery shop inside where you can find spices, souces, and other asian delicatese...
TT Burger
67 R. Francisco OtavianoGreat burger place!
Eclipse Bar Restaurante Pizzaria 24 Horas
1309 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaA 24/7 restaurant
Chines food at the corner of the street. They also do take away
(21) 2521-9260
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China In Box Copacabana
236 R. Domingos FerreiraChines food at the corner of the street. They also do take away
(21) 2521-9260
Banana Jack
6 R. JangadeirosFamous for their Pancakes and great Milkshakes!
Feijoada is the traditional Brazilian stew of black beans and meat. excepetionaly delicious and here you´ll find it in its most genuinely way!
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Casa da Feijoada
10B R. Prudente de MoraisFeijoada is the traditional Brazilian stew of black beans and meat. excepetionaly delicious and here you´ll find it in its most genuinely way!
Very good middle eastern food with variety of delicious Arabic pastries and deserts.
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Restaurante Faraj
35 Rua Francisco SáVery good middle eastern food with variety of delicious Arabic pastries and deserts.
Excellent Italian coffee, delicious pastries and outstanding breakfasts and dishes.
A must!
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Terzetto Café
28 Rua JangadeirosExcellent Italian coffee, delicious pastries and outstanding breakfasts and dishes.
A must!
A very famous Confectionery with good variety of traditional desserts.
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Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoA very famous Confectionery with good variety of traditional desserts.
Bemdito is a hidden spot for most tourists although for those of you who appreciate a great espresso coffee with a homemade chocolate-chip cookie - You definitely want to make a quick stop here :)
Bemdito
1313-1335 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaBemdito is a hidden spot for most tourists although for those of you who appreciate a great espresso coffee with a homemade chocolate-chip cookie - You definitely want to make a quick stop here :)
Getting Around
Nearest Metro station just 50 meters from the apartment (Metro General Osorio - Exit D)
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Metrô General Osório - Saida D
Rua Sá FerreiraNearest Metro station just 50 meters from the apartment (Metro General Osorio - Exit D)
Did you know that the coolest way to explore the city is by bike?
Less than 10 minutes walking from the apartment you will find a bike rental shop that offers well maintained bikes for rent on a hourly basis.
15 reais for the first hour +5 reais for each adittional hour.
Bring your document!
Fiets Rio Bikeshop
55/A R. Francisco OtavianoDid you know that the coolest way to explore the city is by bike?
Less than 10 minutes walking from the apartment you will find a bike rental shop that offers well maintained bikes for rent on a hourly basis.
15 reais for the first hour +5 reais for each adittional hour.
Bring your document!
Sightseeing
Arpoador Rock, separating Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. A great place for a magnificent sightseeing and relaxation.
Position 7
Avenida Francisco BheringArpoador Rock, separating Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. A great place for a magnificent sightseeing and relaxation.
Essentials
Nearest money exchange
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Dg Câmbio Turismo- A Melhor Taxa de Câmbio- Copacabana- Rio de Janeiro/RJ
38 R. Sá FerreiraNearest money exchange
Nearest Supermarket with fresh croissants
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Supermercado Zona Sul - Copacabana, Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana
1369 Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana Nearest Supermarket with fresh croissants
Arts & Culture
Fort of Copacabana, a military museum that shows the amazing history of the city!
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Forti Copacabana
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoFort of Copacabana, a military museum that shows the amazing history of the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice Irish pub with big screen TV that shows international ball games.
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Shenanigan’s
112 A R. Visc. de PirajáA nice Irish pub with big screen TV that shows international ball games.
This is a very beautiful bar just infront of the lake, all made out of wood and bambu. it also turns out into a nightclub during weekends!
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Palaphita
S/N Av. Epitácio PessoaThis is a very beautiful bar just infront of the lake, all made out of wood and bambu. it also turns out into a nightclub during weekends!
In Rua Farme de Amoedo you will find several bars, restaurants and cool shops and it´s considered hipster and gay friendly street.
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Rua Farme de Amoedo
Rua Farme de AmoedoIn Rua Farme de Amoedo you will find several bars, restaurants and cool shops and it´s considered hipster and gay friendly street.
Entertainment & Activities
Post 6 at the end of Copacabana is a great spot for beach activities like Stand up Paddle, open water swimming classes, surfing and ball games.
Quiosques Posto 6
Avenida AtlânticaPost 6 at the end of Copacabana is a great spot for beach activities like Stand up Paddle, open water swimming classes, surfing and ball games.