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One of the largest music stores in Brazil, you’ll find an impressive selection including Rio artists and imports. The staff can help with recommendations and live shows are staged here on most days at the Allegro Bistro Musical.
One of the largest music stores in Brazil, you’ll find an impressive selection including Rio artists and imports. The staff can help with recommendations and live shows are staged here on most days at the Allegro Bistro Musical.
Location: Rua Barata Ribeiro 502, Copacabana Tel: 2548 5005 Opening Times: 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, to 8pm Sat Admission: free
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rio-de-janeiroLocation: Av das Americasa 4666, Barra de Tijuca The largest shopping mall in the Barra district, it has over 500 shops, 42 restaurants and 5 cinema screens.
rio-de-janeiroLocation: Estrada da Gavea 899, Sao Conrado Upscale boutiques are what you’ll find here.
rio-de-janeiroLocation: Av das Americas 7770, Barra da Tijuca A stylish, up-scale place where you’ll find chic home furnishings and gorgeous decorative pieces.
rio-de-janeiroWell-known for selling some of Brazil’s most beautiful art, you’ll find this place hidden behind a small shopping centre. Works are produced by local Brazilian artists including jewellery, vases, instruments and baskets.
rio-de-janeiroLocation: Rua Lauro Muller 116, Botafogo The most centrally located shopping mall in Botafogo.
rio-de-janeiroLocation: Av NS de Copacabana, Copacabana One of the busiest strips in the city, this avenue is always packed with shops selling everything from chocolates to soccer balls. Street vendors are quite pushy here so be prepared to be beckoned to come over and have a look at their shops.
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rio-de-janeiroA gallery, thrift shop and cafe all rolled into one, Favela Hype has fashions from the 50s, 60s and 70s. There are also avant-garde fashions from local designers and kitsch furniture. The art gallery has regular exhibitions and the cafe has delicious sandwiches and caipirinhas.
rio-de-janeiroBrazilian handicrafts and pieces from local artists you’ll find here with selections of pottery, furniture, paintings, handmade dolls and old prints of Saint Teresa offered. Location: Rua Almirante Alexandrino 428, Santa Teresa Tel: 2222 1848
rio-de-janeiroThe biggest fair in Rio, measuring 32,000 sq metres with 658 stalls, you should not miss this. You’ll find second-hand clothes, hammocks and North Eastern gifts such as leather cowboy hats. The food stalls are some of the best in Rio with Bahian dishes as well as beer and cachaca (sugarcane spirit) stalls. Bands also play samba beats and there are comedy acts that perform along with capoeira groups who show off their skills in Afro-Brazilian martial arts/dance.
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rio-de-janeiroAddress: Estrada das Bandeirantes 24,000, Recreio dos Bandeirantes Tel: 2428 9000 Admission: US$14 Opening Times: 10am-5pm Sat, Sun and holidays
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Av Ayrton Senna 2800, Barra da Tijuca Tel: 2421 9444 Admission: adult/child US$12/14 Opening Times: 2-9pm Thu-Sun, noon-9pm Sun
rio-de-janeiroAddress: 1st floor, Barra Shopping, Av das Americas, Barra da Tijuca Opening Times: 10am-10pm
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Paula e Silva, Sao Cristovao Tel: 2569 2024 Admission: US$2 Opening Times: 9am-4:30pm Tue-Sun
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rio-de-janeiroThe original design of this church (dating back to the 16th century) was originally commissioned by a sea captain who had almost been lost at sea and, upon his safe return, decided to build a church. The design was later revised which led to its present day grandeur. This church is one of the wealthiest and largest churches of Brazil. The design itself is a combination of the Baroque and Renaissance styles, with six panels on the ceiling depicting the story of the captain and the subsequent building of the church. Mass is read at 9am, 10am and 11am on Sunday.
rio-de-janeiroWhile on first look the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon seem to be just one long beach, there are posts along it that subdivide it into sections appropriate for the diverse crowds that come here. Posto 9 is where you’ll find Rio’s coolest and gorgeous people hang out. That area is also called Cemeterio dos Elefantes because of the old leftists, hippies and artists who go there as well. The beach in front of Rua Farme de Amoedo (called Bolsa de Valores or Crystal Palace) is the gay section while Posto 8 is primarily the domain of favela children. Arpoador, located between Ipanema and Copacabana is Rio’s most popular surfing spot.
rio-de-janeiroConsidered to be one of the most beautiful spots in the city, this lake has a 7.2lm cycling/walking track around it. Bikes and paddle boats are available from the Parque Brigadeiro Faria Lima which is nearby. Kiosks dotted around the lake have lovely alfresco dining, serving caipirinhas (sugarcane spirit and crushed citrus) while accompanied by music.
rio-de-janeiroThis botanical garden, that’s the symbol of the suburb it is named after, houses over 5000 species of plant. Designed by order of Prince Regent Dom Joao in 1808, it’s a quiet place on weekdays but busier on weekends when families come and there is an outdoor cafe.
rio-de-janeiroEnglish style gardens and lakes are to be found here as well as the Instituto Nacional de Belas Artes, which often houses art exhibitions.
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rio-de-janeiroA slice of Switzerland in Latin America, you’ll find flambes, fondues and constantly changing menu.
rio-de-janeiroItalian food is served in this candlelit setting which caters to a well-dressed crowd.
rio-de-janeiroAn all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with waiters working the room with delicious platters of tuna, salmon, lobster, mussels and scallops.
rio-de-janeiroFound inside the Planetarium, 00 is a sleek restaurant that serves Brazilian dishes with Mediterranean and Asian touches. Some of Rio’s best DJs spin tracks here so stick around with a cocktail at the bar.
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Custodio Serrao 62, Lagoa Tel: 2539 4542 Opening Times: 7pm-12:30am Mon-Thu and Sat, noon-4pm and 7pm 12:30am Fri
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Dias Ferreira 256, Leblon Opening Times: Noon-4pm and 7pm-1:30am Mon-Fri, 1:30 til last customer Saturdays and Sundays
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Rainha Guilhermina 95B, Leblon Tel: 2259 2962 Opening Times: 7pm until last customer Tues-Fri, noon til last customer Sat, to 10pm Sun
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Farme de Amoedo 43, Ipanema Opening Times: 9am-8pm Sun and Mon, 8am-11:30pm Tues-Sat
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Visonde de Piraja 572, Ipanema Opening Times: 9am-midnight Mon-Sat, 1pm-midnight Sun
rio-de-janeiroAddress: Rua Ronald de Arvalho 55C, Copacabana Tel: 2275 5596 Opening Times: Closed Sundays