Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Essentials
Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 1017
1017 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaFresh fruit stand and everything else you need from a supermarket.
Good Supermarket with delicacies such as fresh coconut water, Queijo Solidão (Brazilian white cheese) and an excellent bakery with Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) and baguette.
Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 936
Good Supermarket with delicacies such as fresh coconut water, Queijo Solidão (Brazilian white cheese) and an excellent bakery with Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) and baguette.
Internet Café, Laundry (washing machines) and cell phone rental services available.
R. Xavier da Silveira, 15
15 Rua Xavier da SilveiraInternet Café, Laundry (washing machines) and cell phone rental services available.
Everything Else
R. Aires Saldanha, 48
48 Rua Aires SaldanhaMoney exchange and air tickets reservations.
Easy way to go to Hippie Market (Feira Hippie) in Ipanema; historic center; Lapa Archs (Arcos da Lapa); Maracanã stadium; Natural History Museum (Quinta da Boa Vista) and/or the National Zoo.
Praça Eugênio Jardim
Praça Eugênio JardimEasy way to go to Hippie Market (Feira Hippie) in Ipanema; historic center; Lapa Archs (Arcos da Lapa); Maracanã stadium; Natural History Museum (Quinta da Boa Vista) and/or the National Zoo.
R. Bolivar, 42
42 Rua BolívarBookstore. Books in Portuguese; Magazines; CDs and DVDs; Cigars and Internet WI-FI.
Do it yourself laundry express. Special laundry and ironning services available.
Rua Aires de Saldanha, 36
36 Rua Aires SaldanhaDo it yourself laundry express. Special laundry and ironning services available.
Shopping
Rua Xavier da Silveira
Rua Xavier da SilveiraHuge inventory of the classic Brazilian flip-flops: Sandalias Havaianas.
State of Rio de Janeiro
Delicious Brazilian chocolate store.
Sightseeing
In the Fisherman's Colony of Copacabana fishermen keep their boats and nets. With luck, you can arrive at a time when fishermen are gathering their nets with fish of the day. It is also a fish market.
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Colônia de Pescadores Z 13
In the Fisherman's Colony of Copacabana fishermen keep their boats and nets. With luck, you can arrive at a time when fishermen are gathering their nets with fish of the day. It is also a fish market.
Pedra do Arpoador
s/n Avenida Francisco BheringOn the beach, simply the best sunset in Rio.
Parque Cantagalo
Where true Cariocas walk and exercise in the mornings.
Drinks & Nightlife
R. Bolivar, 8
Great place for a draft beer and snacks.
Delicious pasteis (patties). Try Pastel de Bacalhau (cod patties) or Pastel de Carne Seca (dry beef patties) with an authentic Caipirinha.
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Bar do Adão
Delicious pasteis (patties). Try Pastel de Bacalhau (cod patties) or Pastel de Carne Seca (dry beef patties) with an authentic Caipirinha.
Cult Copacabana Samba Bar. Just do not expect first class service because here it really is all about the music.
R. Alm. Gonçalves, 50
50 Rua Almirante GonçalvesCult Copacabana Samba Bar. Just do not expect first class service because here it really is all about the music.
Food Scene
Inexpensive food with dozens of sandwiches and fresh and fruity smoothies, including the energetic berry Açai (assahy).
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Bibi Sucos
31 R. Miguel LemosInexpensive food with dozens of sandwiches and fresh and fruity smoothies, including the energetic berry Açai (assahy).
Bio Carioca
Organic food restaurant. Very good!
Typical Brazilian meals with affordable prices. Try Empada de Siri (crabmeat patties) or the Picanha steak with rice and beans.
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Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraTypical Brazilian meals with affordable prices. Try Empada de Siri (crabmeat patties) or the Picanha steak with rice and beans.
Very good Arabic cuisine with reasonable prices. Go for Kibe frito,a arroz com lentilha (rice with lentils) or Abobrinha recheada (Zuccini filled with beef and rice).
R. Domingos Ferreira, 221
221 Rua Domingos FerreiraVery good Arabic cuisine with reasonable prices. Go for Kibe frito,a arroz com lentilha (rice with lentils) or Abobrinha recheada (Zuccini filled with beef and rice).
Brazilian barbecue with delivery services (phone: 21 2255 0771). Churrasco and Filet Mignon gaucho style.
R. Domingos Ferreira, 220
220 Rua Domingos FerreiraBrazilian barbecue with delivery services (phone: 21 2255 0771). Churrasco and Filet Mignon gaucho style.
Peruvian chicken at its best. Inexpensive and simple, but really delicious barbecued meals. Delivery available (phone: 2547 9843)
R. Domingos Ferreira, 214
214 Rua Domingos FerreiraPeruvian chicken at its best. Inexpensive and simple, but really delicious barbecued meals. Delivery available (phone: 2547 9843)
Brazilian cuisine. Buffet charged by weight with Feijoada and Churrasco, side dishes (Farofa recommended), salads and desserts.
Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 1144
1144 Avenida Nossa Senhora de CopacabanaBrazilian cuisine. Buffet charged by weight with Feijoada and Churrasco, side dishes (Farofa recommended), salads and desserts.
French Creperie. Small and cozy restaurant which serves crepes.
Condomínio do Edifício Xavier da Silveira
19 Rua Xavier da SilveiraFrench Creperie. Small and cozy restaurant which serves crepes.
French bakery. Chef Dominique Guerin brings a bakery from Paris to Copacabana.
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Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 920
French bakery. Chef Dominique Guerin brings a bakery from Paris to Copacabana.
Arts & Culture
Kinoplex Roxy
Good entertainment, 3 minute walk from your apartment.