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The bar, which is right in front of the Ipanema beach, has been elected one of the best bars in Rio, with one of the best draft beers in town. To eat, the barbecued meat is a must, especially the Picanha. It's always very busy,... more
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The Biblioteca Nacional is Brazil’s national library, and regarded by many as the most outstanding of its kind in Latin America. A beautifully ornate neoclassical structure, the library is home to over five floors of lite... more
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This is one of the most popular bars in front of the Copacabana beach, where you will find people of all ages, locals and tourists alike. It is a large and pleasant place, with a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere, right on the be... more
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This elegant house by the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, once the residence of Eva Klabin, became a foundation in 1990. The rich interior contains some interesting antiques like furniture, family memorabilia, Chinese sculptures and... more
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Affiliated to the Estação group, which has 15 cinemas in Rio, this new movie theatre has a dynamic and interesting program. Shows range from classic films to recent releases with special Brazilian releases, foreign art films an... more
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The Rio Yacht Club is a highly exclusive, members only, coconut tree filled paradise. There is a first class restaurant, a beautiful swimming pool and a very elegant bar. The focus here is water sports, with fishing, diving and... more
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According to legend, the remains of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the first European to find Brazil, are buried in the crypt of this church. Located near Praça XV de Novembro, this old structure was created in the mid 18th century and... more
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Amsterdam Sauer is a Brazilian gemstone dealer who moved from France and ended up in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s. He opened the second largest store for gemstones in all of Brazil. The museum takes its name from the city in the... more
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Liz & Chris said
… didn~t go so well due to the choice of restaurant. It was where the Girl from Ipanema song… continue reading »
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Real Travelers who've been here
Monts&Phill said
… Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountains are hidden from view.We potter up the beach to see what's what… continue reading »
Rio de Janeiro Travel Experiences
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Food and Family! oh and a Camera...
So... Niteroi was much like a pause in time. We recently had our camera break while we were in Petropolís and getting a new one proved to... Continue reading »
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Arrival and journey begins
Finally our Journey began in Rio de Janeiro on March 19th and it was well worth it! I must say i had some reservations ab... Continue reading »
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You know you're in Rio when ....
You know you're in Rio when ....1. Your sense of smell gets cocked up....Let me explain. As soon as you find the way to the Arrival... Continue reading »
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Rio de Janeiro!
We arrived in Rio about 8am and took a taxi to our hostel, Ipanema Beach House. We took a stroll around the suburb of Ipanema, whic... Continue reading »
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Fun, fun, fun in Rio
A mammoth 61 hours after we left our hostel in Auckland, we finally arrived at our hostel in Rio de Janerio. We hadn´t booked anywhere so... Continue reading »
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Popular Rio de Janeiro Hotels
- Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
- Windsor Martinique
- Marina Palace Hotel
- Plaza Copacabana
- Olinda Othon Classic
- Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
- Lancaster Othon Travel
- The LightHouse Hostel
- Caesar Park Ipanema
- South American Copacabana Hotel
Popular Rio de Janeiro Things to Do
- Copacabana
- Fortaleza de São João
- Largo do Boticário
- Leblon
- Lord Jim Pub
- Caroline Café
- Arcos da Lapa
- Planetário da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
- Arco do Teles
- Scala I
Popular Rio de Janeiro Restaurants
- Madame Butterfly
- Hotel Cipriani Restaurant
- Chef's Dog
- Kotobuki
- Gattopardo
- Traiteurs de France
- Giuseppe
- Gloss
- Bistro Rio Carioca
- Gourmet
