City Overview & History
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Rio de Janeiro Residents
The country of Brazil is a melting pot of racial populations: 55% white, 6% black,…
Rio de Janeiro History
The city earned its name through the ignorance of Portuguese explorer and sailor, Gaspar de…
Rio de Janeiro Today
Rio continues to enjoy its status as one of the must-see destinations and is perhaps…
Public Holidays
• Ano Novo (New Year’s Day): January 1st • Carnaval: Friday to Tuesday, preceding Ash…
Places to Visit
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Jardim Zoologico
Address: Rua Paula e Silva, Sao Cristovao Tel: 2569 2024 Admission: US$2 Opening Times: 9am-4:30pm…
Mini Rio
Address: 1st floor, Barra Shopping, Av das Americas, Barra da Tijuca Opening Times: 10am-10pm A…
Terra Encantada
Address: Av Ayrton Senna 2800, Barra da Tijuca Tel: 2421 9444 Admission: adult/child US$12/14 Opening…
Rio Water Planet
Address: Estrada das Bandeirantes 24,000, Recreio dos Bandeirantes Tel: 2428 9000 Admission: US$14 Opening Times:…
Parque da Cidade & Museu Historico da Cidade
Opening Time: 7am-6pm Admission: Free City History Museum Location: Estrada da Santa Marinha 505, Gavea…
Exhibition Halls
Hotels
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Hotel Ipanema
Found next door to Hostel Harmonia, this place is run by Paulo Celani, a Carioca…
Rio Hostel Santa Teresa
Found within a five minute walk from Rio’s centre and the nightlife of Lapa, this…
Hostel Harmonica
One of Rio’s original hostels, Hostel Harmonica is a converted home with 16 custom made…
Copacabana Praia Hotel
A four-star establishment with a swimming pool, solarium and restaurant, which is located, near the…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
While the majority of visitors can enjoy Rio’s charm and excitement without incident, it is…
Shopping
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Letras e Expressoes
Location: Rua Visconde de Piraja 276, Ipanema Tel: 2521 6110 Opening Times: 8 am-midnight A…
Modern Sound
One of the largest music stores in Brazil, you’ll find an impressive selection including Rio…
Ars Braillis
You’ll find colourful handicrafts from the Minas Geris and Northeast regions here with the friendly…
No Meio do Caminho
This shop has over two floors of Brazilian pottery, vases, ceramics and woodwork with some…
O Sol
This place is run by a non-profit organisation and has displays of regional artists’ work.…
Praca do Mercado Feira de Antiguidades
Next to the Niteroi ferry terminal; this fair has a large variety of antiques: silverware,…
Restaurants
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Garota da Urca
Address: Av Joao Luis Alves 56, Urca Tel: 2541 8585 Opening Times: 11am-late Brazilian cuisine…
Cervantes
Address: Av Prado Junior 3358, Copacabana Tel: 2275 6147 Opening Times: Noon-late Tuesday and Sunday…
New Natural
Address: Rua Barao da Torre 167, Ipanema Tel: 2287 0301 Opening Times: 11am-6pm, Tuesday to…
L’Assiette
Address: Rua Visconde de Piraja, Ipanema Tel: 2227 1477 Opening Times: Noon-9pm A great menu…
Yoruba
Address: Rua Arnaldo Quintela 94, Botafogo Tel: 2541 9387 Opening Times: 7-11pm Wed-Fri, 2-11pm Sat,…
Amir
Address: Rua Ronald de Arvalho 55C, Copacabana Tel: 2275 5596 Opening Times: Closed Sundays Found…
Festivals
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Reveillon & Festa de Iemanja
Date: December 31st New Year’s Eve (Reveillon) in Rio is second only to Carnaval in…
Festa da Penha
Date: October and November Taking place every Sunday in October and the first Sunday in…
Rio Jazz Festival
Dates vary annually for this event which features 3 night of international and national musicians…
Rio International Film Festival
Date: September and October Over 200 international films from over 35 countries are shown at…
Dia de Independencia do Brasil
Date: September 7th Brazil’s Independence Day is celebrated in Rio with a big military procession…
Festa de NS da Gloria do Outeiro
Date: August 15th The festivities for this event start at 8am and continue all day…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
• Your home-country’s licence is valid in Brazil but given that local authorities will not recognise…
From the airport
Rio’s airport is the Aeroporto Galeao (GIG) and is located on Ilha do Governador, 15km…
Car for hire
A small four-seat car usually costs around US$40 a day with unlimited kilometres; if you…
Buses
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Organized Tours
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Saveiros Tours
Tel: 2572 9991 A tour group that offers motorcycles (200cc) to travel off-road around Rio’s…
Saveiros Tours
Address: Rua Codne de Lages 44s 1001, Gloria Tel: 2224 6990 Times: 9:30-11:30am Tuesday to…
Jeep Tour
Tel: 2589 0883 Duration: 4hr tour including hotel pick-up and drop-off per person Fee: US$40…
Angramar Turismo
Address: Av NS de Copacabana 534, Copacabana Tel: 2235 1989 September-February or March This organisation…
Gray Line Tours
Address: Av Niemeyer 121, Leblon Tel: 2512 9919 Price: per person US$30 This operator offers…
Private Tours
Tel: 2232 9710 In existence since 1992, Pedro Novak leads excursions around the city and…
Masjids
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05.15.007 Escola Municipal Francisco Frias da Mesquita
R. Faia, 546 – Rocha Miranda, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil (21) 2471-4862
Maria Cristina Musa de Mesquita
Av. das Américas, 1155 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil (21)…
Consultório Médico Karlos Celso de Mesquita
R. Voluntários da Pátria, 445 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil (21) 2539-3474
Barbosa, Lenilda M
R. Cardoso de Morais, 145 – Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil (21) 2270-5257
Alcir da Motta Mesquita
R. Rui Porto, 50 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil (21)…
José Augusto de Mesquita Neto
R. Voluntários da Pátria, 445 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brasil (21) 2527-1405
