Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Our pet bar. Cold beer, nice appetizers (try the feijoada pastel or the pizzas) and some nice jazz background music. Great place to watch the people on Largo das Neves.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goya Beira
13 Largo das NevesOur pet bar. Cold beer, nice appetizers (try the feijoada pastel or the pizzas) and some nice jazz background music. Great place to watch the people on Largo das Neves.
A bar that also doubles as a restaurant on weekends, serving prato feitos (PF - blue plate special). Also some weekends nights they have live music.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Saideira
5 R. ProgressoA bar that also doubles as a restaurant on weekends, serving prato feitos (PF - blue plate special). Also some weekends nights they have live music.
Despite the name, everyone knows this place as Bar do Gomes after a now deceased waiter. Has been in operation for almost a century. Nice selection of cachaças.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Armazém São Thiago
26 R. ÁureaDespite the name, everyone knows this place as Bar do Gomes after a now deceased waiter. Has been in operation for almost a century. Nice selection of cachaças.
The most famous bar in Santa Teresa, famous for it's cachaças and appetizers (don't miss the pastel de feijoada). On weekends most people stay on the front sidewalk. Young, cool attendance.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoThe most famous bar in Santa Teresa, famous for it's cachaças and appetizers (don't miss the pastel de feijoada). On weekends most people stay on the front sidewalk. Young, cool attendance.
Arguably the best club in town. It's located in a huge, beautiful old mansion. Beautiful furniture! Live music everyday. On weekends get there early or risk facing a huge line.
694 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioArguably the best club in town. It's located in a huge, beautiful old mansion. Beautiful furniture! Live music everyday. On weekends get there early or risk facing a huge line.
Everything Else
A small round square facing a church, quite pictoresque. Friday and Saturday nights can get quite crowded. On Tuesday morning there is a market selling fruits, vegetables, etc.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Largo das Neves
A small round square facing a church, quite pictoresque. Friday and Saturday nights can get quite crowded. On Tuesday morning there is a market selling fruits, vegetables, etc.
This is the "center" of Santa Teresa. It's actually a street block filled with bars and restaurants. Lot's of people around on the weekends. At saturday nights, live samba. There is also a cinema.
R. dos Guimarães
This is the "center" of Santa Teresa. It's actually a street block filled with bars and restaurants. Lot's of people around on the weekends. At saturday nights, live samba. There is also a cinema.
Essentials
Nearest supermarket where you can find all sorts of groceries.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Extra Supermercado
Nearest supermarket where you can find all sorts of groceries.
Food Scene
This argentinian/brazilian joint the best coffee in the neighborhood, as well as wonderful sandwiches, and best of all, you can have it while resting in their wonderful patio.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafecito Café
121 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoThis argentinian/brazilian joint the best coffee in the neighborhood, as well as wonderful sandwiches, and best of all, you can have it while resting in their wonderful patio.
Nice german food, including sausages, knietzel, einsbein, etc. Also some good options in beer.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adega do Pimenta
296 R. Alm. AlexandrinoNice german food, including sausages, knietzel, einsbein, etc. Also some good options in beer.
Comida nordestina (food from the northeast of Brazil). Flavorful, cheap and fulfilling. Try the Baião de Dois and the Galinha Cabidela, or the many Carne de Sol dishes.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do Arnaudo
Comida nordestina (food from the northeast of Brazil). Flavorful, cheap and fulfilling. Try the Baião de Dois and the Galinha Cabidela, or the many Carne de Sol dishes.
The poshest restaurant in the neighborhood, inside Santa Teresa Hotel, serving french food with an amazing view. Another option is the bar of the hotel, perfect for a martini in the sunset. Expensive.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MGallery Santa Teresa Hotel
660 R. Alm. AlexandrinoThe poshest restaurant in the neighborhood, inside Santa Teresa Hotel, serving french food with an amazing view. Another option is the bar of the hotel, perfect for a martini in the sunset. Expensive.
One of the oldest restaurants in town, open until very late in the evening, perfect for restoring the energies after a night out in Lapa. Try the Cabrito and the Língua ao Molho Madeira.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nova Capela Restaurant & Bar
96 Av. Mem de SáOne of the oldest restaurants in town, open until very late in the evening, perfect for restoring the energies after a night out in Lapa. Try the Cabrito and the Língua ao Molho Madeira.
Nice salad restaurant serving healhty options for lunch and dinner. They have a few locations around the city. When in Centro I usually eat here.
Delírio Tropical
Nice salad restaurant serving healhty options for lunch and dinner. They have a few locations around the city. When in Centro I usually eat here.
Sightseeing
This is the heart of Lapa, the main bohemian quarters in town. Here you can find anything, from samba to funk to jazz to eletronic. Weekends nights it gets really crowded.
417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carioca Aqueduct
This is the heart of Lapa, the main bohemian quarters in town. Here you can find anything, from samba to funk to jazz to eletronic. Weekends nights it gets really crowded.
This is where the train that takes you to Corcovado Mountain (the Christ) leaves from. Tickets are only sold in the spot, on a first come first served basis. Get there early or you might not get one.
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trem do Corcovado
513 Rua Cosme VelhoThis is where the train that takes you to Corcovado Mountain (the Christ) leaves from. Tickets are only sold in the spot, on a first come first served basis. Get there early or you might not get one.
One of the most iconic attractions in the city. To get the cablecar, head to Praia Vermelha, in Urca. Expect big lines, specially in summer, though not as big as in the Christ.
2563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pão de Açúcar
One of the most iconic attractions in the city. To get the cablecar, head to Praia Vermelha, in Urca. Expect big lines, specially in summer, though not as big as in the Christ.
A huge market where you can buy products typical from the north of the country, and also enjoy the regional food and music (forró). Open 24h on the weekends.
295 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Feira de São Cristóvão
B47 Rua ParaíbaA huge market where you can buy products typical from the north of the country, and also enjoy the regional food and music (forró). Open 24h on the weekends.
For us this is the best beach in the city - perfect for relaxing and also people-watching. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented in the site. For a complete carioca experience, order a cold mate (tea)!
874 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Ipanema
For us this is the best beach in the city - perfect for relaxing and also people-watching. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented in the site. For a complete carioca experience, order a cold mate (tea)!
This is a wonderful, small beach on the very limit of Rio municipality. It's quite far so be prepared to leave early. Best reach by car thought there is a bus that can take you here.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Prainha
This is a wonderful, small beach on the very limit of Rio municipality. It's quite far so be prepared to leave early. Best reach by car thought there is a bus that can take you here.
The Imperial City, former summer home to the Royal Family in imperial times. Interesting museums and nice architecture. About 1 hour from Rio by bus, makes a good day trip, if only to scape the heat.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
petropolis
Praça Dom Pedro IIThe Imperial City, former summer home to the Royal Family in imperial times. Interesting museums and nice architecture. About 1 hour from Rio by bus, makes a good day trip, if only to scape the heat.
The botanical garden is a must visit, but avoid summer afternoons as it can get too hot.
1717 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botânico
The botanical garden is a must visit, but avoid summer afternoons as it can get too hot.
Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world. If you're into hiking there are a few trails to try such as Morro da Tijuca. There are also a few waterfalls around.
535 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Florestal da Tijuca
Tijuca Forest is the biggest urban forest in the world. If you're into hiking there are a few trails to try such as Morro da Tijuca. There are also a few waterfalls around.
Arts & Culture
I love this place, they always have a nice selection of performers, mixing new artists with old school. Check their website for the schedule.
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosI love this place, they always have a nice selection of performers, mixing new artists with old school. Check their website for the schedule.
Cultural Center, they sometimes have exhibitions here, plays, etc. Worth checking.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Municipal Cultural Center Laurinda Santos Lobo
306 R. Monte AlegreCultural Center, they sometimes have exhibitions here, plays, etc. Worth checking.
The ruins of an old mansion now hold this cultural center, with a Café, a theater and beautiful views of Guanabara bay.
512 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Ruinas
169 R. Murtinho NobreThe ruins of an old mansion now hold this cultural center, with a Café, a theater and beautiful views of Guanabara bay.
Interesting museum located in the former house of a patron of arts. I like specially the garden, a nice place to rest after a day strolling through the city.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu da Chácara do Céu
93 R. Murtinho NobreInteresting museum located in the former house of a patron of arts. I like specially the garden, a nice place to rest after a day strolling through the city.
This is it, the sambadrome, where the carnival parade happens - and as you can see, a mere 15' walk from my place.
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí
Rua Marquês de SapucaíThis is it, the sambadrome, where the carnival parade happens - and as you can see, a mere 15' walk from my place.
Around this square there are bars, a cinema (Odeon), the National Library, the Museum of Fine Arts, the State Legislative and, the jewel of the crown, the recently renovated Municipal Theater.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinelândia
Praça FlorianoAround this square there are bars, a cinema (Odeon), the National Library, the Museum of Fine Arts, the State Legislative and, the jewel of the crown, the recently renovated Municipal Theater.
This cultural center is an amazing destination for a rainy day. They always have some special exibithion, and also 3 theater rooms, a cinema, a bookstore, a café.. The building itself is something.
719 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural Banco de Brasil - CCBB Río de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoThis cultural center is an amazing destination for a rainy day. They always have some special exibithion, and also 3 theater rooms, a cinema, a bookstore, a café.. The building itself is something.