Guidebook for Centro
Food Scene
Gourmet snacks, 500 beer brands in the menu and also coffee! Price: Average
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Lapa Café
453/457 Av. Gomes FreireGourmet snacks, 500 beer brands in the menu and also coffee! Price: Average
Most extensive juice menu in the neighborhood, with some interesting dessert options. Will also find there some traditional brazillian fast-food like "tapioca", "açaí , carrot cake with chocolate top, cheese bread , "coxinha" and "crepe". Price: Cheap
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Bonde sucos
47 Av. Mem de SáMost extensive juice menu in the neighborhood, with some interesting dessert options. Will also find there some traditional brazillian fast-food like "tapioca", "açaí , carrot cake with chocolate top, cheese bread , "coxinha" and "crepe". Price: Cheap
Try tapioca, this traditional northeast snack that became so famous in the southeast, just two rights from the condo. Price: Cheap
Tapiocaria Calango Carioca
191 Rua dos InválidosTry tapioca, this traditional northeast snack that became so famous in the southeast, just two rights from the condo. Price: Cheap
Top German cuisine with one of the best artisanal beer selections in the neighborhood. There is a cozy place in the back, good for lovers. Price: Average
Il Piccolo Biergarten
135 R. dos InválidosTop German cuisine with one of the best artisanal beer selections in the neighborhood. There is a cozy place in the back, good for lovers. Price: Average
With Colonial Portuguese decoration, this is a beautiful place to have a gourmet meal with Mediterranean inspiration. Price: Expensive
Hotel Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
124 R. RiachueloWith Colonial Portuguese decoration, this is a beautiful place to have a gourmet meal with Mediterranean inspiration. Price: Expensive
Bourn Burger
579 Av. Gomes FreireGreat artisan burger in a cool upstairs place. Price: Average
In a XIX century house, this prized restaurant is a great option for Mediterranean food at lunch or dinner. Price: Expensive
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Casa Momus
11 R. do LavradioIn a XIX century house, this prized restaurant is a great option for Mediterranean food at lunch or dinner. Price: Expensive
If you want to try a typical "Carioca" cousine, you must try the Galeto´s from Gargalo. Very nice place with memorable portraits! Price: Average
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Gargalo
If you want to try a typical "Carioca" cousine, you must try the Galeto´s from Gargalo. Very nice place with memorable portraits! Price: Average
Good choice of japanese food in the area. Ask for the "Copacabana". Price: Expensive
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Lapamaki Temakeria & Sushi Bar
67 A R. RiachueloGood choice of japanese food in the area. Ask for the "Copacabana". Price: Expensive
Great place with some interesting options for a meal. We recommend the "Carne Seca à mineira". Price: Average
Cacimba Bar
656 Av. Gomes FreireGreat place with some interesting options for a meal. We recommend the "Carne Seca à mineira". Price: Average
Vezpa Pizzas
198 R. do LavradioGreat fastfood pizza! Price: Cheap
Mestre Kami
144 R. Bento LisboaGreat Japanese food. Price: Average
Great restaurant with healthy brazilian and japanese food options. Price: Cheap
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Gohan Alimentação Natural Ltda (ME)
127 R. Joaquim SilvaGreat restaurant with healthy brazilian and japanese food options. Price: Cheap
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáBest place to listen to Samba in the neighborhood.
Just across the street, great for listening to live Forró and to dance (normally the "forró" day is on wednesdays, check the schedule in the club). The club is simple, with no air conditioning, but quite ventilated.
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Democratic Club
91 R. RiachueloJust across the street, great for listening to live Forró and to dance (normally the "forró" day is on wednesdays, check the schedule in the club). The club is simple, with no air conditioning, but quite ventilated.
Just across the street, great place to have fun with friends or with your date. Live music everyday. Check the schedule to find out your options between country music or Forró. Feel like playing some pool?
308 abantu bendawo batusa
Lapa 40º
97 R. RiachueloJust across the street, great place to have fun with friends or with your date. Live music everyday. Check the schedule to find out your options between country music or Forró. Feel like playing some pool?
This place is the symbol of Lapa - try several experiences in one place, with up to 3 bands in different rooms.
694 abantu bendawo batusa
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioThis place is the symbol of Lapa - try several experiences in one place, with up to 3 bands in different rooms.
Sightseeing
This enormous fair (32,000 sq meters with over 600 stalls) is not to be missed. It showcases the culture from the northeast, with barracas (food stalls) selling Bahian dishes as well as beer and cachaça (cane liquor), which flows in great abundance here. The best time to go is on the weekend, when you can catch live bands playing forró, plus samba groups and comedy troupes, MPB (Música Popular Brasileria) and rodas de capoeira (capoeira circles).
295 abantu bendawo batusa
Feira de São Cristóvão
B47 Rua ParaíbaThis enormous fair (32,000 sq meters with over 600 stalls) is not to be missed. It showcases the culture from the northeast, with barracas (food stalls) selling Bahian dishes as well as beer and cachaça (cane liquor), which flows in great abundance here. The best time to go is on the weekend, when you can catch live bands playing forró, plus samba groups and comedy troupes, MPB (Música Popular Brasileria) and rodas de capoeira (capoeira circles).
Highest view of Rio and beautiful monument that is the symbol of the city.
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Highest view of Rio and beautiful monument that is the symbol of the city.
I-Sugarloaf Mountain
The best scenario in Rio - a must see!
Parks & Nature
This is one of Rio´s best views and is not so crowded. Try an unique view of Christ the redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame.
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Vista Chinesa
This is one of Rio´s best views and is not so crowded. Try an unique view of Christ the redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame.
The best beach in Rio! This beach became a protected reserve after the activism of some surfers. Today it isn´t a paradise just for surfers, but to anyone that wishes to be in touch with the nature. Looking to the ocean, at the right edge of the beach there is a restaurant with ocean view outdoor tables, where you can try fresh fishes grilled at your wish.
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Isicabha sase-Prainha
The best beach in Rio! This beach became a protected reserve after the activism of some surfers. Today it isn´t a paradise just for surfers, but to anyone that wishes to be in touch with the nature. Looking to the ocean, at the right edge of the beach there is a restaurant with ocean view outdoor tables, where you can try fresh fishes grilled at your wish.
One of the best beaches in Rio. Try beach volleyball here. You may see one or two famous Brazilian television artists!
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Leblon
One of the best beaches in Rio. Try beach volleyball here. You may see one or two famous Brazilian television artists!
Amazing park built as a garden and palace remodeled by an Italian architect to please the lyrical singer Gabriella Besanzoni, wife of Henrique Lage, owner of the property. If you like trekking, the best outdoor trail in Rio starts in this park, leading to Christ the Redeemer (2 hours up and 1:30 hours down, difficulty level medium). Through the trail, you will likely see up to 4 species of monkeys.
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Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoAmazing park built as a garden and palace remodeled by an Italian architect to please the lyrical singer Gabriella Besanzoni, wife of Henrique Lage, owner of the property. If you like trekking, the best outdoor trail in Rio starts in this park, leading to Christ the Redeemer (2 hours up and 1:30 hours down, difficulty level medium). Through the trail, you will likely see up to 4 species of monkeys.
Inspired by the French architecture, this plaza is great for a walk, run, have a picnic or to rest for a while. If you plan to run, the outer path has 1 Km and the inner has 400 meters.
55 abantu bendawo batusa
Paris Square
342 Av. Augusto SeveroInspired by the French architecture, this plaza is great for a walk, run, have a picnic or to rest for a while. If you plan to run, the outer path has 1 Km and the inner has 400 meters.
We recommend experiencing (during daylight) this amazing open park. Try it on sundays when the main road is closed and you can see every type of person having fun. Great for sports, for riding a bike, skate or rollerblades, to run or walk or just seat by the trees. When you reach Botafogo through the park, you will be amazed by the best view of the Sugar Loaf.
584 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphaki ye-Flamengo
s/n Av. Infante Dom HenriqueWe recommend experiencing (during daylight) this amazing open park. Try it on sundays when the main road is closed and you can see every type of person having fun. Great for sports, for riding a bike, skate or rollerblades, to run or walk or just seat by the trees. When you reach Botafogo through the park, you will be amazed by the best view of the Sugar Loaf.
Essentials
Great and cheap supermarket in the neighborhood. Cash or debit card only.
145 abantu bendawo batusa
Supermercados Mundial
192/194 R. RiachueloGreat and cheap supermarket in the neighborhood. Cash or debit card only.
Shopping
Shopping Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro MüllerA great mall with many shops, restaurants and movies.
This mall has a beautiful panoramic view of Botafogo's beach on the top floor. Is also has good shopping and cinema options.
604 abantu bendawo batusa
Botafogo Praia Shopping
400 R. Praia de BotafogoThis mall has a beautiful panoramic view of Botafogo's beach on the top floor. Is also has good shopping and cinema options.
Getting Around
Metro Carioca (BNDES)
138 Av. Alm. BarrosoCarioca Subway Station
Cinelândia
Praça FlorianoCinelândia Subway and VLT Station