Guidebook for Ipanema, Rio
Food Scene
Modern, innovative food with some delicious Brazo-Middle Eastern twists and fun decor! Just a 10 minute walk. The bar is fun for late night drinks too. CALL OR STOP BY AHEAD for dinner reservations.
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Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaModern, innovative food with some delicious Brazo-Middle Eastern twists and fun decor! Just a 10 minute walk. The bar is fun for late night drinks too. CALL OR STOP BY AHEAD for dinner reservations.
Delicious choice for a pre or post beach lunch. Great sandwiches and a wide choice of fresh juices. Basically an upscale juice bar if you prefer that to downscale Beach Sucos.Great place to try Açaí.
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Balada Mix
290 - 403 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoDelicious choice for a pre or post beach lunch. Great sandwiches and a wide choice of fresh juices. Basically an upscale juice bar if you prefer that to downscale Beach Sucos.Great place to try Açaí.
Very simple and basic but delicious nearby local chicken restaurant. Great caipirinhas too! Only a few blocks away.
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Galitos GRILL Ipanema
62 R. Farme de AmoedoVery simple and basic but delicious nearby local chicken restaurant. Great caipirinhas too! Only a few blocks away.
This is a very casual, traditional juice bar with good, simple and affordable food to match. Try the Açaí! If you prefer a more upscale place, try Balada Mix, only a few blocks away.
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Beach Sucos
198 R. Visc. de PirajáThis is a very casual, traditional juice bar with good, simple and affordable food to match. Try the Açaí! If you prefer a more upscale place, try Balada Mix, only a few blocks away.
Starbucks, nearby! One of the few in the city. For when your thirsting for something familiar. Only a few blocks away.
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Starbucks
1058 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaStarbucks, nearby! One of the few in the city. For when your thirsting for something familiar. Only a few blocks away.
Arguably the best Sushi in Rio, with a trendy scene and fun people watching to boot. Weekend evenings, go for drinks and bar hop down Rua Dias Ferreira Street. Fashionable people fill up the streets.
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Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraArguably the best Sushi in Rio, with a trendy scene and fun people watching to boot. Weekend evenings, go for drinks and bar hop down Rua Dias Ferreira Street. Fashionable people fill up the streets.
Upscale restaurant with modern, inventive take on Brazilian foods. Fun people watching - Rio's well heeled crowd dines. Bar hop after on trendy Rua Dias Ferreira Street. CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS.
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Zuka
233B Rua Dias FerreiraUpscale restaurant with modern, inventive take on Brazilian foods. Fun people watching - Rio's well heeled crowd dines. Bar hop after on trendy Rua Dias Ferreira Street. CALL AHEAD FOR RESERVATIONS.
Famous nearby Rio coffee bar. A great place for breakfast and Brazilian pastries. Only a few blocks away.
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Café Cardin
327 Rua Carlos GóisFamous nearby Rio coffee bar. A great place for breakfast and Brazilian pastries. Only a few blocks away.
Many traditional Brazilian dishes and even Cachaca tastings and incredible views. In the Santa Teresa Neighborhood which is about a 30 minute taxi. Touristy but worth it. CALL AHEAD for reservations.
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Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelMany traditional Brazilian dishes and even Cachaca tastings and incredible views. In the Santa Teresa Neighborhood which is about a 30 minute taxi. Touristy but worth it. CALL AHEAD for reservations.
A favorite with locals in Santa Teresa (30 min taxi) with food from the Minas Gerais region, north of Rio. Try Pastel de Faijoada and Ginger Caipirinhas! Note: Wait can be 30-60 minutes. My favorite!
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Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoA favorite with locals in Santa Teresa (30 min taxi) with food from the Minas Gerais region, north of Rio. Try Pastel de Faijoada and Ginger Caipirinhas! Note: Wait can be 30-60 minutes. My favorite!
Simple, nearby local favorite for a variety of Brazilian dishes and some international fare. Only a couple of blocks away.
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Manoel & Juaquim Bar e Botequim
1936 Av. AtlânticaSimple, nearby local favorite for a variety of Brazilian dishes and some international fare. Only a couple of blocks away.
A favorite with locals for Italian food and pizza. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Capricciosa - Ipanema
134 R. Vinícius de MoraesA favorite with locals for Italian food and pizza. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Wonderful for breakfast. Stained-glass windows, brocaded mirrors and marble countertops create a lavish setting for coffee or a meal. Dating from the 1800s. Excellent Brazilian pastries and desserts.
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Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoWonderful for breakfast. Stained-glass windows, brocaded mirrors and marble countertops create a lavish setting for coffee or a meal. Dating from the 1800s. Excellent Brazilian pastries and desserts.
Delicious traditional and casual Brazilian restaurant with rich history. This is where the famous 'Girl from Ipanema' song was written. Only a few blocks away.
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Bagatelle Lanchonete e Restaurante
Rua Djalma UlrichDelicious traditional and casual Brazilian restaurant with rich history. This is where the famous 'Girl from Ipanema' song was written. Only a few blocks away.
Shopping
Brazil's most famous jewelry brand with some of the finest jewelry and artisanship in the country. H. Stern combines top notch design with top quality jewels. There is even a fun workshop tour.
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HStern
490 Rua Garcia d'AvilaBrazil's most famous jewelry brand with some of the finest jewelry and artisanship in the country. H. Stern combines top notch design with top quality jewels. There is even a fun workshop tour.
Louis Vuitton. Need I say more? This luxury brand is only blocks away.
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Louis Vuitton Rio Ipanema
114 Rua Garcia d'AvilaLouis Vuitton. Need I say more? This luxury brand is only blocks away.
Osklen Ipanema
85 R. Maria QuitériaHigh end, top fashion, Brazilian designs.
Redley - Ipanema
422 R. Maria QuitériaTop Brazilian surf and beach brand.
High end shopping mall in neighbooring Leblon neighborhood with almost every top Brazilian fashion brand as well as many popular international brands.
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Cia.Marítima
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoHigh end shopping mall in neighbooring Leblon neighborhood with almost every top Brazilian fashion brand as well as many popular international brands.
Sightseeing
This beach is where the beautiful people go to see and be seen. Apartment sits conveniently near the border of Posto 9 + Posto 8. Rent chairs + umbrellas at stands on the beach and order a Caipirinha!
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Posto 09
This beach is where the beautiful people go to see and be seen. Apartment sits conveniently near the border of Posto 9 + Posto 8. Rent chairs + umbrellas at stands on the beach and order a Caipirinha!
The Gay beach. The apartment sits conveniently near the border of Posto 8 and Posto 9. Look for the rainbow flags! Rent chairs and umbrellas at stands on the beach and be sure to have a Caipirinha.
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Position 8
S/N Av. Vieira SoutoThe Gay beach. The apartment sits conveniently near the border of Posto 8 and Posto 9. Look for the rainbow flags! Rent chairs and umbrellas at stands on the beach and be sure to have a Caipirinha.
Majestic building next to the Botanical Gardens that was originally built as a gift from the Emperor to his wife is now open to public, houses a school of arts as well as a cafeteria.
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Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoMajestic building next to the Botanical Gardens that was originally built as a gift from the Emperor to his wife is now open to public, houses a school of arts as well as a cafeteria.
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, it was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1992.
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Jardim Botânico
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world, founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, it was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1992.
Neighborhood located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, with stunning views. Famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favorite spot for artists and artisanal shops, bars and restaurants.
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Santa Teresa
Neighborhood located on top of the Santa Teresa hill, with stunning views. Famous for its winding, narrow streets which are a favorite spot for artists and artisanal shops, bars and restaurants.
Beautiful spot at the end of Ipanema Beach, neighboring Copacabana. This is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Rio. Great surf spot too.
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Arpoador
Beautiful spot at the end of Ipanema Beach, neighboring Copacabana. This is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Rio. Great surf spot too.
World famous Christ the Redeemer, "Cristo Redentor" icononic statue. One of the world's wonders! Book driver or take a taxi to get there and ask them to WAIT for you. Confirm charge ahead. A must!
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Christ the Redeemer
World famous Christ the Redeemer, "Cristo Redentor" icononic statue. One of the world's wonders! Book driver or take a taxi to get there and ask them to WAIT for you. Confirm charge ahead. A must!
Iconic mountains with breathtaking cable car ride and views! You can can a 15 minute taxi to get there. It's a must.
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Iconic mountains with breathtaking cable car ride and views! You can can a 15 minute taxi to get there. It's a must.
Weekly event on Sundays. Excellent place to find local arts and wares and a few delicious food stands. Very nearby on General Osario Square. A must!
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Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Weekly event on Sundays. Excellent place to find local arts and wares and a few delicious food stands. Very nearby on General Osario Square. A must!
Beautiful, tropical rainforest, claimed to be the world's largest urban forest, in the heart of Rio. Fun day excursion. Consult any travel guide for information on booking a car and driver/guide.
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Tijuca Forest
850 Estr. da CascatinhaBeautiful, tropical rainforest, claimed to be the world's largest urban forest, in the heart of Rio. Fun day excursion. Consult any travel guide for information on booking a car and driver/guide.
Essentials
Nearby supermarket where you can find everything you need.
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Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisNearby supermarket where you can find everything you need.
Everything Else
Good nearby laundromat with same day service. Only a few blocks away, though the apartment has a washer/dryer in the kitchen - wash/dry cycle is about 4 hours.
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Laundromat Ipanema
55 R. Farme de AmoedoGood nearby laundromat with same day service. Only a few blocks away, though the apartment has a washer/dryer in the kitchen - wash/dry cycle is about 4 hours.
Most reliable and safe internationally compatible ATMs, a few blocks away. Always hold your hand over keypad when entering your PIN code and avoid withdrawing cash anywhere late at night.
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Citibank
Most reliable and safe internationally compatible ATMs, a few blocks away. Always hold your hand over keypad when entering your PIN code and avoid withdrawing cash anywhere late at night.
Nearest local hospital. Only a few blocks away. Easy drop ins.
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Hospital Quali Ipanema
145 R. Barão da TorreNearest local hospital. Only a few blocks away. Easy drop ins.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great, trendy end of day destination to watch the sunset on the nearby "Lagoa" lake over wine and cocktails.
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Palaphita
S/N Av. Epitácio PessoaGreat, trendy end of day destination to watch the sunset on the nearby "Lagoa" lake over wine and cocktails.
This is Rio de Janeiro's most luxurious hotel. The bar scene at 'Londra' bar here is a who's who of Brazilian society and the city's most fashionable visitors. Not easy to get into, so dress your best
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Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
80 Av. Vieira SoutoThis is Rio de Janeiro's most luxurious hotel. The bar scene at 'Londra' bar here is a who's who of Brazilian society and the city's most fashionable visitors. Not easy to get into, so dress your best
Casual nearby gay friendly restaurant and bar. This is where the boys and their friends go to see and be seen after the beach for food + drinks. Good mix of locals and tourists weekend evenings.
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Tô Nem Aí
57 R. Farme de AmoedoCasual nearby gay friendly restaurant and bar. This is where the boys and their friends go to see and be seen after the beach for food + drinks. Good mix of locals and tourists weekend evenings.
Great bar/lounge. Popular bar with top DJs at night. It's more about the bar in the evenings than the restaurant. Excellent gay party on Sunday evenings. CALL AHEAD for hours and latest event details.
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240 Avenida Padre Leonel FrancaGreat bar/lounge. Popular bar with top DJs at night. It's more about the bar in the evenings than the restaurant. Excellent gay party on Sunday evenings. CALL AHEAD for hours and latest event details.
Fun nearby nightclub. Gay/Mixed nights on weekends. Check their site or call ahead for specific info on events for each night.
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Galeria Café
Fun nearby nightclub. Gay/Mixed nights on weekends. Check their site or call ahead for specific info on events for each night.
"Temple of Samba" with plenty of live music and dancing. Located in must visit Lapa area with lots of other bars and restaurants nearby. People of all ages are welcome. Arrive early for a bite to eat.
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Rio Scenarium
20 R. do Lavradio"Temple of Samba" with plenty of live music and dancing. Located in must visit Lapa area with lots of other bars and restaurants nearby. People of all ages are welcome. Arrive early for a bite to eat.
Most popular, giant Gay dance club in Rio. World class DJs. Open Saturdays and fun starts late, i.e. 1am or later.
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The Week
Most popular, giant Gay dance club in Rio. World class DJs. Open Saturdays and fun starts late, i.e. 1am or later.
If you love Samba or want to experience first hand what its all about, go to Carioca da Gema.
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Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáIf you love Samba or want to experience first hand what its all about, go to Carioca da Gema.
The entire street of Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon is a fun destination weekends. Start at the bar at Sushi Leblon at Rua Dias Ferreira 256 and walk down the street for other great bars and restaurants.
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Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraThe entire street of Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon is a fun destination weekends. Start at the bar at Sushi Leblon at Rua Dias Ferreira 256 and walk down the street for other great bars and restaurants.
Trendy bar with fashionable crowd at Hotel Santa Teresa in Santa Teresa neighborhood. This is an upscale hotel bar, so dress your best.
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Bar Dos Descasados
15 R. Felício dos SantosTrendy bar with fashionable crowd at Hotel Santa Teresa in Santa Teresa neighborhood. This is an upscale hotel bar, so dress your best.
Strategically across the finish line of the Brazilian Jockey Club, a sophisticated upscale, trendy bar in neighboring Leblon. Fun evening parties on the weekends.
Palaphita Jockey
Strategically across the finish line of the Brazilian Jockey Club, a sophisticated upscale, trendy bar in neighboring Leblon. Fun evening parties on the weekends.