Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Alison
Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro

Drinks & Nightlife

Best caipirinhas in town and right round the corner from the amazing penthouse!!
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Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de Bernadotte
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Best caipirinhas in town and right round the corner from the amazing penthouse!!
Cool bar to go to if you're less than 28 yrs old. Any older and you need to wander further down the road!
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Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos Ferreira
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Cool bar to go to if you're less than 28 yrs old. Any older and you need to wander further down the road!
One of the oldest bars in Leblon, and still frequented by the original old men- along with a slightly younger crowd at evenings and weekends. Gets very busy.
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Bar Bracarense
85 R. José Linhares
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One of the oldest bars in Leblon, and still frequented by the original old men- along with a slightly younger crowd at evenings and weekends. Gets very busy.
Another traditional bar along with Bracarense , Informal and Academia da Cachaça. Good bar snacks and beer.
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Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de Paiva
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Another traditional bar along with Bracarense , Informal and Academia da Cachaça. Good bar snacks and beer.
This is one of the best bars around for açai (the purple fruit which cures everything, allegedly) but Bibi is also excellent for fresh fruit breakfasts and lunchtime salads. Opens at 8.00am
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Bibi Sucos
36 Rua Santa Clara
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This is one of the best bars around for açai (the purple fruit which cures everything, allegedly) but Bibi is also excellent for fresh fruit breakfasts and lunchtime salads. Opens at 8.00am

Food Scene

Up market dining with good value executive lunch where you just choose between meat or fish and then they come round with amazing side dishes.
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CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias Ferreira
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Up market dining with good value executive lunch where you just choose between meat or fish and then they come round with amazing side dishes.
Famous because Madonna went there once this is a firm favourite with Brazilians and foreigners alike. Be prepared to queue!
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Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias Ferreira
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Famous because Madonna went there once this is a firm favourite with Brazilians and foreigners alike. Be prepared to queue!
Whitewashed brick walls and a good vibe. One of my favourites for dinner.
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Brigite's
25 preporuka/e lokalaca
Whitewashed brick walls and a good vibe. One of my favourites for dinner.
Excellent food and English speaking waiters. Need to arrive on time if you make a reservation or they will give your table away! Next to Brigites.
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Zuka
233B Rua Dias Ferreira
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Excellent food and English speaking waiters. Need to arrive on time if you make a reservation or they will give your table away! Next to Brigites.
Excellent dining, particularly gratinated oyster starter. Avoid lamb which they always overcook. Next to Zuka.
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Quadrucci
60 preporuka/e lokalaca
Excellent dining, particularly gratinated oyster starter. Avoid lamb which they always overcook. Next to Zuka.
The only place you can smoke (cigars) inside. Food is fine too if you don't mind the smoke!
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Esch Café - La Casa del Habano
78 Rua Dias Ferreira
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The only place you can smoke (cigars) inside. Food is fine too if you don't mind the smoke!
Complex of cinemas, music venues and dining places with excellent lagoon views only a 7 minute walk away.
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Complexo Lagoon
1424 Av. Borges de Medeiros
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Complex of cinemas, music venues and dining places with excellent lagoon views only a 7 minute walk away.
Favourite "kilo"place for lunch: excellent for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Just pick what you like and pay by weight when you leave. Best washed down with a large bottle of "Original"beer.
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Desacato Bar & Restaurante
26 Rua Conde de Bernadotte
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Favourite "kilo"place for lunch: excellent for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Just pick what you like and pay by weight when you leave. Best washed down with a large bottle of "Original"beer.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful botanical gardens only 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
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Botanički vrt Rio de Janeira
1008 R. Jardim Botânico
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Beautiful botanical gardens only 15 minutes walk from the apartment.

Entertainment & Activities

This is the chic area of Rio and we are right in the heart of it, close to beach and lagoon. 3 supermarkets and 2 banks within 3 mins walk, loads of bars & restaurants plus cinemas & Shopping Leblon.
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Leblon
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This is the chic area of Rio and we are right in the heart of it, close to beach and lagoon. 3 supermarkets and 2 banks within 3 mins walk, loads of bars & restaurants plus cinemas & Shopping Leblon.

Sightseeing

Best beach in Rio (not that I am biassed!) Find your preferred spot and one of the guys from the barracas (beach stands) will offer you chairs, umbrella and cold drinks. Check price first & pay later
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Praia do Leblon
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Best beach in Rio (not that I am biassed!) Find your preferred spot and one of the guys from the barracas (beach stands) will offer you chairs, umbrella and cold drinks. Check price first & pay later