Rio de Janeiro Maps

Carnaval is perhaps the largest event in Rio, with venues scattered around town. The highlight is the spectacular samba school parade, a...

Also known as the Carioca Aqueduct, this structure was built in the mid-1800’s to bring fresh water to the city of Rio de Janeiro....

By some estimates the largest urban forest in the world, the Tijuca National Park covers a mountainous area in the center of sprawling Ri...

Located between the incredible mountains and sandy beaches just outside of downtown Rio, Museu Casa do Pontal is a noteworthy stop for an...

The Biblioteca Nacional is Brazil’s national library, and regarded by many as the most outstanding of its kind in Latin America. A...

If you were at Rio about 20 years back, then this would have been a definite stop for a fun night out. Today, it provides for a different...

The Fluminense Football Club is one of the premiere football teams in Rio, with several national championships under their belt. Founded...

The seafood here is simply superb, especially the lobster, shrimp and squid, which is grilled and served with memorable sauces. Beware of...

The most sophisticated and expensive Japanese restaurant in Rio, Madame Butterfly is a must for Japanese food lovers, and was elected bes...

This bistro is less than a block away from the beach of Ipanema, a good option for a late lunch after a long stay at the beach on a sunny...

This establishment has a very refined atmosphere paired with an authentic modern Italian flavor. Part of the legendary and very tradition...

Tempt yourself at this trendy food center that is also a delicatessen, a wine cellar, a cookbook shop and a kitchen wares mart. Food is a...

A darling of French cuisine fans in trend-setting Ipanema, Olivier Cozan has created a pleasant and charming setting for his contemporary...

Natraj, which means dancing Shiva god, is the most sophisticated Indian restaurant in town. The restaurant is romantic, exotic and elegan...

This restaurant is elegant, without excessive formalism. It is appreciated by the carioca high society and especially by middle-ag...

Well-attended restaurant located in an old house, Mr. Ôpi excels for the creativity of its menu, freshness of the ingredients and novelty...

The building has an odd architecture - it is the sole remaining tower of the old Municipal Market, torn down in the middle of the 20th ce...