Food Scene
Bar do Adão Itaúna Shopping
11391 Av. das AméricasExcellent food. Please try the famous "pastéis".
Good food at reasonable price. Many options for an good dining experience.
23 locals recommend
Dom Hélio
11391 Av. das AméricasGood food at reasonable price. Many options for an good dining experience.
Balada Mix
290 - 403 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoNatural food as well as other types
Bahamas Steak House
1820 Estrada Benvindo de NovaesExcellent meat!
Excellent food. Worderful views. One of the best restaurants in Rio
39 locals recommend
Restaurante Point de Grumari
2710 Estr. do GrumariExcellent food. Worderful views. One of the best restaurants in Rio
Estrela do Sul
50 Avenida GuignardOne of the best churrascarias
Essentials
One of the best breads in the area. It is also a market with almost everything you may need for your stay.
9 locals recommend
Mini Market Barra Sul
333 Av. Adolpho de VasconcellosOne of the best breads in the area. It is also a market with almost everything you may need for your stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
O Buteco
1800 Estrada Benvindo de NovaesGood food, good beer, good music, good people
There is always a good show playing there. Carioca da Gema has normally the best Chorinho and Samba players.
261 locals recommend
Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáThere is always a good show playing there. Carioca da Gema has normally the best Chorinho and Samba players.
Everything Else
Americas Shopping
15500 Av. das AméricasShopping Mall with all nice stores, food court and restaurants
Sightseeing
Praia do Recreio
Av. Lúcio CostaThe best beach at the urban area in Rio
Trem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme VelhoIt is a must in Rio. PLease buy a ticket before going there.
Another must see in Rio. Please have patience since there will be long lines during major events in the city.
2563 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
Another must see in Rio. Please have patience since there will be long lines during major events in the city.
Area totally revamped. It deserves a couple of hours to visit: Museu do Amanhã, Boulevard Olímpico, CCBB, Centro Cultiral dos Correios, Casa França-Brasil, etc. They are a must see places. An many places to eat.
You can go there by taking: BRT Express to Metro and then taking Metro to downtown. The roundtrip ticket will cost you approximately R$ 16.
67 locals recommend
Plaza Mauá
s/n Praça MauáArea totally revamped. It deserves a couple of hours to visit: Museu do Amanhã, Boulevard Olímpico, CCBB, Centro Cultiral dos Correios, Casa França-Brasil, etc. They are a must see places. An many places to eat.
You can go there by taking: BRT Express to Metro and then taking Metro to downtown. The roundtrip ticket will cost you approximately R$ 16.
Parks & Nature
Looking for the perfect beach for beautiful pictures? That's the place.
194 locals recommend
Praia do Abricó
Looking for the perfect beach for beautiful pictures? That's the place.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic museum. Please reserve a day for this visit. The new and remodeled downton pf Rio is worth at least 1 day.
1571 locals recommend
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáFantastic museum. Please reserve a day for this visit. The new and remodeled downton pf Rio is worth at least 1 day.
Museum of Modern Art
85 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueModern Art in Rio.
Museum and more. Beautiful building, excellent expositions and normally for FREE! Some special events are subsidized so don't expect very expensive tickets.
719 locals recommend
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoMuseum and more. Beautiful building, excellent expositions and normally for FREE! Some special events are subsidized so don't expect very expensive tickets.