The 10 Best Local Flavor in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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The best view in Rio! It’s mind boggling to think how much man power it took to build this humungous statue on top of a mountain. It’s a must if you visit this beautiful city, but try to go a sunny day or you won’t get to enjoy looking down at the city.

Edward H.

Cristo Redentor - Corcovado

One of my favorite places in Rio! After 20 — 30 minutes walking you can enjoy an amazing view of the city. I had a fantastic experience when I went to Pedra Bonita before 6am and watched the sunrise from there. Unforgettable!

Juliana G.

Pedra Bonita

Being fortunate two have visited the grand city of Rio twice, I’ve experience much (but still only a fraction) of the culinary that the city has to offer. My friends and I stumbled upon this place accidentally on our first trip, fell in love and became regulars. Out of the 20 or so total days I’ve spent in Rio…

Rafael B.

O Crack dos Galetos

Go to Morro da Urca on a beautiful day and you’ll have the chance to watch a breathtaking sunset!

Juliana G.

Morro da Urca

Never quite made it this far out to Leme before but wanted to check out the forte. The gates at the end of the driving road are pretty easy to spot and there are signs the whole way directing you into the fort and up the cobblestone path to the top of the fort which provides you with excellent. views of Pão de…

Naomi K.

Forte Duque de Caxias / Forte do Leme

This review is for the weekly forró on Tuesday nights. Free warm-up group «lesson» at 9pm and free cover for ladies before 9. Both the DJs and live band are awesome — DJs spin classic and obscure vinyl tracks and the band keeps people moving. They also have a place to check-in your bags while you’re dancing…

Megha M.

Estudantina

Rio de Janeiro Neighborhoods

Alto da Boa Vista

Barra da Tijuca

Botafogo

Centro

Cidade Nova

Copacabana

Cosme Velho

Flamengo

Gamboa

Glória

Ipanema

Lagoa

Laranjeiras

Leblon

Leme

Mangueira

Paquetá

Santa Teresa

São Conrado

São Cristóvão

Saúde

Tijuca

Urca

90 places in Rio de Janeiro, ordered by rating:

Pedra da Gávea

4.8

6 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Estr. Sorimã Barra da Tijuca

Hiking / Climbing / Local Flavor

Cristo Redentor - Corcovado

4.8

72 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2492-2252
Address:	Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Landmarks & Historical Buildings / Local Flavor

Sugarloaf Mountain

4.8

56 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2461-2700
Address:	Av Pasteur, 520

Active Life / Local Flavor

Parque Lage

4.8

27 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 3257-1840
Address:	R. Jardim Botânico, 414

Parks / Local Flavor

Bar Urca

4.4

42 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2295-8744
Address:	R. Cândido Gaffree, 205

Brazilian / Bars / Local Flavor

Adega Pérola

4.4

18 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2255-9425
Address:	Rua Siqueira Campos, 138

Dive Bars / Local Flavor / Portuguese

Bip Bip

4.5

11 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2267-9696
Address:	Rua Almirante Gonçalves, 50

Dive Bars / Local Flavor

Armazém São Thiago - Bar do Gomez

4.4

16 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2232-0822
Address:	R. Áurea 26

Gastropubs / Local Flavor / Dive Bars

Garota de Ipanema

3.9

45 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2523-3787
Address:	Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 49 Ipanema

Brazilian / Steakhouses / Local Flavor

Café Lamas

3.9

18 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2556-0799
Address:	R. Marquês de Abrantes, 18

Brazilian / Dive Bars / Local Flavor

Cervantes

4.2

15 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2275-6147
Address:	R. Barata Ribeiro, 07

Brazilian / Local Flavor / Sandwiches

Lapa Neighborhood

4.1

30 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Av. Mem de Sá Lapa

Bars / Landmarks & Historical Buildings / Local Flavor / Arts & Entertainment / Leisure Centers

Bar Bracarense

4.2

13 reviews

Telephone:	+55 21 2294-3549
Address:	Rua José Linhares, 85

Brazilian / Dive Bars / Local Flavor

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Rio de Janeiro - RJ

The 10 Best Local Flavor

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

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