Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
The seafood is amazing. Shimps and lobsters are big and very well done.
138 recommandé par les habitants
Shirley
610 R. Gustavo SampaioThe seafood is amazing. Shimps and lobsters are big and very well done.
Sightseeing
Once you get to the top of the fort, you'll have a great view of all Copacabana beach and neighborhood. Entrance fee is cheap.
309 recommandé par les habitants
Duke of Caxias Fort
s/n Praça Alm. Júlio de NoronhaOnce you get to the top of the fort, you'll have a great view of all Copacabana beach and neighborhood. Entrance fee is cheap.
Tickets are bought here in Leme neighborhood by the seashore. Pick up included in the price. They will pick you up at Praça do Lido (also marked in map). Go early. Later in the day more tourist arrive. Look at the weather forecast for a day without clouds to see the entire city from above. Breathtaking view!
1936 recommandé par les habitants
Christ rédempteur
Tickets are bought here in Leme neighborhood by the seashore. Pick up included in the price. They will pick you up at Praça do Lido (also marked in map). Go early. Later in the day more tourist arrive. Look at the weather forecast for a day without clouds to see the entire city from above. Breathtaking view!
Roche d'Arpoador
s/n Avenida Francisco BheringWatch the sunset.
Go early to avoid long lines. Stunning views. You can buy food there or take your food and eat in picnic tables.
2563 recommandé par les habitants
Mont du Pain de Sucre
Go early to avoid long lines. Stunning views. You can buy food there or take your food and eat in picnic tables.
Parks & Nature
One of the most important research centers in botany and biodiversity conservation in the world. Different type of plants from all over. Visiting hours: Mondays, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one extra hour to close the ticket booths during summer daylight saving time. Cheap entrance fee.
1717 recommandé par les habitants
Jardim Botânico
One of the most important research centers in botany and biodiversity conservation in the world. Different type of plants from all over. Visiting hours: Mondays, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one extra hour to close the ticket booths during summer daylight saving time. Cheap entrance fee.
Essentials
Fancier grocery store of the neighborhood. On the floor above there is a pizza place, with good pizza (good price). You can bring a wine selected from the grocery store to enjoy with your meal.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Supermercado Zona Sul - Leme, Av. Atlântica
866 Av. AtlânticaFancier grocery store of the neighborhood. On the floor above there is a pizza place, with good pizza (good price). You can bring a wine selected from the grocery store to enjoy with your meal.
This grocery store is smaller and usually cheaper than Zona Sul.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Princesa
134 Av. Princesa IsabelThis grocery store is smaller and usually cheaper than Zona Sul.
This is the biggest drugstore on Gustavo Sampaio Street.
28 recommandé par les habitants
DROGARIAS PACHECO
374 R. da GlóriaThis is the biggest drugstore on Gustavo Sampaio Street.
Getting Around
This is one of many car rentals in this street. They are mostly in this side of Av. Princesa Isabel. Try googling car rentals before you come and make reservations early, since they can run out of cars during high season. Other bus stops with more options on both sides of the street.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Localiza Hertz Copacabana
150 Av. Princesa IsabelThis is one of many car rentals in this street. They are mostly in this side of Av. Princesa Isabel. Try googling car rentals before you come and make reservations early, since they can run out of cars during high season. Other bus stops with more options on both sides of the street.
Cardeal Arcoverde station
Rua Barata RibeiroClosest subway station from our home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Many restaurants, bars and places to dance in this street. Care for your belongings because there may be pick-pocketing. Don't forget to take a picture at Lapa Arches!
57 recommandé par les habitants
Rua do Lavradio
Rua do LavradioMany restaurants, bars and places to dance in this street. Care for your belongings because there may be pick-pocketing. Don't forget to take a picture at Lapa Arches!
Shopping
Big shopping mall just across the tunnel. There's a good food court and many stores.
1462 recommandé par les habitants
Centre commercial Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro MüllerBig shopping mall just across the tunnel. There's a good food court and many stores.