Guidebook for Rio

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Guidebook for Rio

Sightseeing

The beautiful arches of Lapa! Newly repainted just in time for the World Cup.
417 locals recommend
Carioca Aqueduct
417 locals recommend
The beautiful arches of Lapa! Newly repainted just in time for the World Cup.
Used to be the mansion of a fabulous Rio socialite. Now open to the general public, the park has some of the best 360 views of Rio de Janeiro.
512 locals recommend
Park of the Ruins
169 R. Murtinho Nobre
512 locals recommend
Used to be the mansion of a fabulous Rio socialite. Now open to the general public, the park has some of the best 360 views of Rio de Janeiro.

Arts & Culture

Cool club that has a variety of different events, from rock to electronic to funk carioca.
6 locals recommend
La Paz Club
82 R. do Rezende
6 locals recommend
Cool club that has a variety of different events, from rock to electronic to funk carioca.
Awesome cultural center with visiting exhibitions by world famous artists and free music and film events.
719 locals recommend
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de Março
719 locals recommend
Awesome cultural center with visiting exhibitions by world famous artists and free music and film events.
Lapa's most famous jazz club, catch amazing live music shows from bossa nova to forró.
9 locals recommend
Cana Kriok
138 Rua Joaquim Silva
9 locals recommend
Lapa's most famous jazz club, catch amazing live music shows from bossa nova to forró.
One of Rio's most famous music clubs, they host live shows that span a variety of jazz and Brazilian styles.
694 locals recommend
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do Lavradio
694 locals recommend
One of Rio's most famous music clubs, they host live shows that span a variety of jazz and Brazilian styles.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular themed bar that has underwear hanging from the rafters (Quenga is an old slang word for, ahem, a "lady of the night"). Excellent bolinho de bacalhau (fried balls of codfish).
47 locals recommend
Bar das Quengas
175 Av. Mem de Sá
47 locals recommend
Popular themed bar that has underwear hanging from the rafters (Quenga is an old slang word for, ahem, a "lady of the night"). Excellent bolinho de bacalhau (fried balls of codfish).
A local institution, Bar da Cachaça is famous for drawing huge crowds of Brazilians and gringos alike to enjoy a caipirinha or ice-cold beer.
Avenida Mem de Sá, 110
A local institution, Bar da Cachaça is famous for drawing huge crowds of Brazilians and gringos alike to enjoy a caipirinha or ice-cold beer.

Everything Else

The best place to find one of Lapa's famous street parties. Grab a caipirinha and then take a seat on the renowned Selaron stairs for a communal party experience you'll never forget.
Rua Joaquim Silva
The best place to find one of Lapa's famous street parties. Grab a caipirinha and then take a seat on the renowned Selaron stairs for a communal party experience you'll never forget.
Private hospital just across the street
9 locals recommend
Hospital Espanhol
302 R. Riachuelo
9 locals recommend
Private hospital just across the street
Nearby public hospital, at which even foreigners can receive free emergency treatment.
8 locals recommend
Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar
111 Praça da República
8 locals recommend
Nearby public hospital, at which even foreigners can receive free emergency treatment.

Essentials

Cheapest grocery store around
145 locals recommend
Supermercados Mundial
192/194 R. Riachuelo
145 locals recommend
Cheapest grocery store around
Pretty good grocery store, slightly more expensive on average than Mundial but better service
43 locals recommend
Extra Supermercado - Fátima
208 R. Riachuelo
43 locals recommend
Pretty good grocery store, slightly more expensive on average than Mundial but better service