The postcard city of Brazil, Rio has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world; it is impossible not to be astounded by the first sight of it. If you can let aside the social problems and violence that haunt visitors, and take the city as a real carioca (a Rio inhabitant), you will have a great time.
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Essentials
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Carry only the necessities to the beach: swimwear, T-shirt, flip-flops and pocket money - nothing else... |
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...avoid looking like a tourist by not carrying cameras, bags and towels. |
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If you are staying in Ipanema or Leblon, you can walk almost anywhere. |
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Walking or running along the beach at sunset is a must. |
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Cariocas are very laid back, and you can go almost anywhere in flip-flops, although never for dinner. |
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There are thousands of juice corners spread along the city - a great place for a healthy, cheap snack, any time of the day. |
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In the summer, between December and March, the city seems to be in endless party mode. During the rest of the year, everything is much quieter. |
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Rio works best on a sunny day but there are lots of cultural choices to enjoy when the weather is bad. |
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The beach is a free territory where all tribes meet. |
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If you are tired of sunning yourself on the sand, visit other neighbourhoods such as Santa Teresa, Lapa and Centro. |
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Hotels
Independent and easy
La Suite
501 Rua Jackson de Figueiredo, Joá
+ 55 21 2484 1962
Dependable chain
Caesar Park Ipanema
460 Avenida Vieira Souto, Ipanema
+ 55 21 3906 8999
caesarpark-rio.com
Premium
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
80 Avenida Vieira Souto
+ 55 21 3202 4000
fasano.com.br
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Dining
Fast breakfast
Polis Sucos
Rua Maria Quitéria, 70A, Ipanema
+ 55 11 2247 2518
Leisurely breakfast
Escola do Pão
10 Rua Ggeneral Garzon, Lagoa
+ 55 21 3205 7275
escoladopao.com.br
Mid-morning coffee
Garcia e Rodrigues
1251 Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Leblon
+ 55 21 3206 4100
garciae
rodriguez.com.br
Lunch with friends
Seu Martin
1196 Rua San Martin, Leblon
+ 55 21 2274 0800
seumartin.com.br
Picnic spot
Jardim Botânico
920 Rua Jardim Botânico
jbrj.gov.br
Lunch on your own
Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia D'Avila, Ipanema
+ 55 21 2521 0828
Sunset cocktail
Azul Marinho
Hotel Arpoador Inn, Av Francisco Bhering, Arpoador
+ 55 21 2513 5014
Dinner for two
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias Ferreira, Leblon
+ 55 21 2512 7830
sushileblon.com
Dinner with friends
Gero
157 Rua Anibal de Menonça
+ 55 21 2239 8158
Barbeque spot
Churrascaria Porção
218 Rua Barão da Torre, Ipanema
+55 21 3389-8989
porcao.com.br
Big dinner with friends
Fasano Al Mare
80 Rua Vieira Souto
+ 55 21 3202 4000
fasano.com.br
Late drinks
Bar Londra
Hotel Fasano, 80 Av Vieira Souto
+ 55 21 3202 4000
fasano.com.br
Late bite
Cervantes
335 Av Prado Junior
Copacabana
+ 55 21 22725 6147
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Reading
Bookstore
Letras e Expressões
1292 Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva
+ 55 21 2521 6110
Basics
Pharmacy
City Farma
618 Rua Dias Ferreira, Leblon
+ 55 11 2540 7888
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Shopping
Something you can't get anywhere else
Lenny bikinis
149 Rua Garcia D'Avila, Ipanema
+ 55 21 2227 5537
lenny.com.br
Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Osklen
85 Rua Maria Quitéria
+ 55 21 2227 2911
osklen.com
Something for the kids
Toys from Ri Happy Brinquedos
Nova América OutLet Shopping
+ 55 21 2583 1217
rihappy.com.br
Something for someone you love
Bijoux by Francesca Romana Diana
547Rua Visconde de Pirajá, Ipenema
+ 55 21 22 74 85 11
francescaromanadiana.com
Something for yourself
Beachwear from Totem
547 Rua Visconde de Pirajá
+ 55 21 2495 9002
totempraia.com.br
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Two hour tour
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Instituto Moreira Salles
476 Rua Marquês de São Vicente, Gávea
+ 55 21 3284 7400
ims.uol.com.br |
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói
Mirante de Boa Viagem s/n, Niterói
+ 55 21 2620 2400
macniteroi.com.br |
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Jardim Botânico
920 &1008 Rua Jardim Botânico
jbrj.gov.br |
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Limousine/car
Fast Car
+ 55 21 2541 2984
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Transport
Get a cab or walk, just not at night.
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Fitness
Good gymEstação do Corpo
1,426 Avenida Borges de Medeiros, Lagoa
+ 55 21 2108 3902
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Alternative diversion
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Quiosque 21 Lagoa+55 21 2267 2237