Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Just around the corner (100 meters), this traditional bar is a well known reference point in Santa Teresa. Try the "Bolinho de Bacalhau" (deep fried Cod fish snack) accompanied with a cold beer...
125 locals recommend
Armazém São Thiago
26 R. ÁureaJust around the corner (100 meters), this traditional bar is a well known reference point in Santa Teresa. Try the "Bolinho de Bacalhau" (deep fried Cod fish snack) accompanied with a cold beer...
Nice and simple, like the name says, this bar is one of the last to close in Santa Teresa and is a good option to start the night, meet and make friends and they also have live music regularly.
75 locals recommend
Simplesmente
115 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoNice and simple, like the name says, this bar is one of the last to close in Santa Teresa and is a good option to start the night, meet and make friends and they also have live music regularly.
Every second Sunday of the month the band Balança Teresa makes everybody dance with classics of the Brazilian Soul music, Samba-rock and funky beats...
Rua Almirante Alexandrino próximo ao 16
Every second Sunday of the month the band Balança Teresa makes everybody dance with classics of the Brazilian Soul music, Samba-rock and funky beats...
Bar da Fatinha
2 R. ÁureaGreat music on weekends, cold beer and very nice staff!
Food Scene
Very well known bar in Santa Teresa, attended by bohemians and artists. Try the Feijoada (black beans with pork meat), the most famous Brazilian dish.
289 locals recommend
Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoVery well known bar in Santa Teresa, attended by bohemians and artists. Try the Feijoada (black beans with pork meat), the most famous Brazilian dish.
Among a good variety of organic and sustainable products, there you find the tasty Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) and also Açaí, the famous fruit from Amazon, rich in nutrients...
64 locals recommend
Cultivar
124 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoAmong a good variety of organic and sustainable products, there you find the tasty Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) and also Açaí, the famous fruit from Amazon, rich in nutrients...
One of our favorite restaurants in Santa Teresa, unique cuisine (Amazonian) and delicious food, good service and very cozy ambiance.
78 locals recommend
Espírito Santa
264 R. Alm. AlexandrinoOne of our favorite restaurants in Santa Teresa, unique cuisine (Amazonian) and delicious food, good service and very cozy ambiance.
Arts & Culture
Our dear neighbor 2 houses down the street, always with good exhibitions, events, performances and workshops...
36 locals recommend
Municipal Cultural Center Laurinda Santos Lobo
306 R. Monte AlegreOur dear neighbor 2 houses down the street, always with good exhibitions, events, performances and workshops...
One of the best Cultural Centers in Rio, CCBB offers art exhibitions, performances, workshops and many great events for art and culture.
719 locals recommend
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoOne of the best Cultural Centers in Rio, CCBB offers art exhibitions, performances, workshops and many great events for art and culture.
Parks & Nature
Very nice park in Santa Teresa, small but it's on top of a hill, therefore with stunning views of the city, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer as well as Niterói (the city across the bay) and the chain mountains in the horizon...
Usually during the weekends there are music or dance or theater performances.
512 locals recommend
Parque das Ruínas
169 R. Murtinho NobreVery nice park in Santa Teresa, small but it's on top of a hill, therefore with stunning views of the city, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer as well as Niterói (the city across the bay) and the chain mountains in the horizon...
Usually during the weekends there are music or dance or theater performances.
Getting Around
Our dear Tram is back after almost 5 years out of service. Now part of the renovated system is being tested between Largo dos Guimarães and the Center of Rio. The best way to go to downtown and back!
7 locals recommend
Museu do Bonde
2-212 R. Lélio GamaOur dear Tram is back after almost 5 years out of service. Now part of the renovated system is being tested between Largo dos Guimarães and the Center of Rio. The best way to go to downtown and back!
Sightseeing
A post card of Rio de Janeiro, with 215 steps and 125 meters long, since the 90's this staircase was decorated by one chilean guy with colorful tiles sent by tourists from all over the world.
505 locals recommend
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroA post card of Rio de Janeiro, with 215 steps and 125 meters long, since the 90's this staircase was decorated by one chilean guy with colorful tiles sent by tourists from all over the world.
Shopping
This large area in the center of Rio is where the Cariocas go to buy pretty much everything, from clothes, tools, food and house ware to raw materials, crafts, electronics and much more...
167 locals recommend
Saara
004 R. da AlfândegaThis large area in the center of Rio is where the Cariocas go to buy pretty much everything, from clothes, tools, food and house ware to raw materials, crafts, electronics and much more...
This street market in Ipanema is one of the biggest in Rio and offers many good souvenirs and art craft, among with unique and original products, nice art and delicious snacks...
517 locals recommend
Hippie Fair Crafts Market
This street market in Ipanema is one of the biggest in Rio and offers many good souvenirs and art craft, among with unique and original products, nice art and delicious snacks...
La Vereda
428 R. Alm. AlexandrinoVery nice souvenirs from Brazil and South America.
Tucum
12.535 Rodovia Dr. Rogério Moura Estevão