Blaise’s guidebook

Blaise
Blaise’s guidebook

Food scene

Good coffee and produce (bread, cheese). Also has pizzas and sandwiches.
12 locals raden deze aan
Curto Café
278 Av. Erasmo Braga
12 locals raden deze aan
Good coffee and produce (bread, cheese). Also has pizzas and sandwiches.
My favorite café in Rio. Beautiful location and nice staff. LGBT friendly.
20 locals raden deze aan
Café Secreto
6 R. Gago Coutinho
20 locals raden deze aan
My favorite café in Rio. Beautiful location and nice staff. LGBT friendly.
Gourmet food with brazilian local products in a breathtaking setting with sweeping views of the city. Bit expensive.
293 locals raden deze aan
Aprazível
62 R. Aprazível
293 locals raden deze aan
Gourmet food with brazilian local products in a breathtaking setting with sweeping views of the city. Bit expensive.
Rumored to have the best pão de queijo (cheese bread) of the city
64 locals raden deze aan
Cultivar
124 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno
64 locals raden deze aan
Rumored to have the best pão de queijo (cheese bread) of the city
A very traditional bar. Beer comes in large bottles to be shared using the small 'copos americanos' glasses, brazilian way
125 locals raden deze aan
Armazém São Thiago
26 R. Áurea
125 locals raden deze aan
A very traditional bar. Beer comes in large bottles to be shared using the small 'copos americanos' glasses, brazilian way
Delicious sweets and the cutest atmosphere.
14 locals raden deze aan
Alda Maria Doces Portugueses
1116 R. Alm. Alexandrino
14 locals raden deze aan
Delicious sweets and the cutest atmosphere.
Delicious, inventive pizzas.
57 locals raden deze aan
Ferro e Farinha
23 R. Andrade Pertence
57 locals raden deze aan
Delicious, inventive pizzas.
Delicious food, beautiful views and interesting indigenous artifacts on sale
Restaurante Fazenda Culinária
2 Av. Rodrigues Alves
Delicious food, beautiful views and interesting indigenous artifacts on sale
Good value sushi/japanese restaurant
45 locals raden deze aan
Gohan Alimentação Natural Ltda (ME)
127 R. Joaquim Silva
45 locals raden deze aan
Good value sushi/japanese restaurant
great food.
6 locals raden deze aan
Marchezinho
46 R. Voluntários da Pátria
6 locals raden deze aan
great food.
Best burgers in town and where all the cool kids hang out.
200 locals raden deze aan
Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de Maranguape
200 locals raden deze aan
Best burgers in town and where all the cool kids hang out.
if you venture that far, it has some of the best italian food in the city
46 locals raden deze aan
Casa do Sardo
405 R. São Cristóvão
46 locals raden deze aan
if you venture that far, it has some of the best italian food in the city
Hipster café. Great food and delicious coffee.
41 locals raden deze aan
The Slow Bakery
25 R. Gen. Polidoro
41 locals raden deze aan
Hipster café. Great food and delicious coffee.
hipster café and bar at night
43 locals raden deze aan
CoLAB
43 locals raden deze aan
hipster café and bar at night

Sightseeing

Beautiful panorama of the city. Visit during the day.
11 locals raden deze aan
Wet Mouse Lookout
Rua Francisca de Andrade
11 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful panorama of the city. Visit during the day.
Arguably the best views of the city. Much less crowded than sugarloaf or corcovado. Really worth it.
132 locals raden deze aan
Mirante Dona (Santa) Marta
S/N Estr. Mirante Dona Marta
132 locals raden deze aan
Arguably the best views of the city. Much less crowded than sugarloaf or corcovado. Really worth it.
Views of the city from the ruins of an old mansion.
512 locals raden deze aan
Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho Nobre
512 locals raden deze aan
Views of the city from the ruins of an old mansion.
cultural center hosting temporary exhibits from local artists in an old mansion
36 locals raden deze aan
Municipal Cultural Center Laurinda Santos Lobo
306 R. Monte Alegre
36 locals raden deze aan
cultural center hosting temporary exhibits from local artists in an old mansion
Museum in a 50's mansion.
105 locals raden deze aan
Museu da Chácara do Céu
93 R. Murtinho Nobre
105 locals raden deze aan
Museum in a 50's mansion.
Maybe the most beautiful place in Rio and in the world. Just go. The café is not great but the store has beautiful indigenous craft.
1473 locals raden deze aan
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim Botânico
1473 locals raden deze aan
Maybe the most beautiful place in Rio and in the world. Just go. The café is not great but the store has beautiful indigenous craft.

Beach

Possibly the best part of the beach, with an alternative, open minded crowd (also the closest to the house).
11 locals raden deze aan
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Avenida Atlântica
11 locals raden deze aan
Possibly the best part of the beach, with an alternative, open minded crowd (also the closest to the house).
Go anytime for the beach and onto the rock for the best sunsets.
1009 locals raden deze aan
Praia d'Arpoador
1009 locals raden deze aan
Go anytime for the beach and onto the rock for the best sunsets.
The water is not always very clean but the setting is gorgeous.
192 locals raden deze aan
Rood Strand
192 locals raden deze aan
The water is not always very clean but the setting is gorgeous.

Museums

My top museum recommendation. Amazing building and interesting exhibits.
563 locals raden deze aan
Museu de Arte do Rio
5 Praça Mauá
563 locals raden deze aan
My top museum recommendation. Amazing building and interesting exhibits.
Artist's workshops in a refurbished chocolate factory. Unique place with a lot of character. Only open to visitors the first Saturday of the month.
20 locals raden deze aan
Bhering-fabriek
28 R. Orestes
20 locals raden deze aan
Artist's workshops in a refurbished chocolate factory. Unique place with a lot of character. Only open to visitors the first Saturday of the month.
Beautiful ornate library, peek in for a short visit.
124 locals raden deze aan
Royal Portuguese Reading Room
30 R. Luís de Camões
124 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful ornate library, peek in for a short visit.

Nightlife

The most happening place right now to drink out and dance with a free-spirited and diverse crowd. Check on their facebook or instagram page that something is happening before you go.
Desvio Café e Bar
12 R. Ramalho Ortigão
The most happening place right now to drink out and dance with a free-spirited and diverse crowd. Check on their facebook or instagram page that something is happening before you go.

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Use Uber to get around

It's the safest and most convenient way to move around the city if you're only there for a few days. If you're more than one person it will usually turn out cheaper than public transport. If you don't have 3G while you're out you can also come back by taxi but it tends to be more expensive. You can also use it to get to and from the airport.