Monocle 25/25 Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Monocle 25/25
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Known for spectacular
beaches, carnival, samba and
crime, Rio is definitely not
dull. The year-round beach
weather and friendly,
gorgeous locals, the Cariocas,
seduce foreigners (literally
and figuratively) with all of
Rio’s magic. Even though the
creation of pacifying police
units (UPP) in the favelas and
the imminent Olympic
Games and World Cup have
alleviated the feeling of
insecurity and social
inequality, wealth and
poverty still exist side-by-side
in this city of contrasts.
Essentials
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Leave your flowered
shirts and jewels at home.
Avoid looking like a tourist
and you will be fine here.
In summer, watch
the sunset at the
Arpoador rocks.
Ipanema beach is a great
meeting place but still not
as safe as it looks.
Consider a day trip to
the hidden and untouched
beaches of Joatinga
and Prainha.
Don't miss the central
neighborhood of Lapa,
packed with pubs
dedicated to samba, and
the bohemian Santa
Teresa with its spectacular
view of the city.
Guide/Info
Hotels
Independent and easy
Hotel Santa Teresa
Rua Almirante
Alexandrino 660,
Santa Teresa
+55 21 2222 2755
santateresahotel.com
Dependable chain
Sofitel
Avenida Atlantica 4240,
Copacabana
+55 21 2525 1232
sofitel.com
Premium
Fasano
Avenida Vieira Souto 80,
Ipanema
+55 21 3202 4000
fasano.com.br
Dining
Fast breakfast
Bistrô Cafeína
Rua Farme de Amoedo 43,
Ipanema
+55 21 4103 2805
cafeina.biz
Leisurely breakfast
Escola do Pão
Rua General Garzon 10,
Lagoa
+55 21 3205 7275
escoladopao.com.br
Mid-morning coffee
Brasserie Rosário
Rua do Rosário 34, Centro
+55 21 2518 3033
brasserierosario.com.br
Lunch with friends
Aprazível
Rua Aprazível 62,
Santa Teresa
+55 21 2508 9174
aprazivel.com.br
Picnic spot
Parque Lage
Rua Jardim Botânico 414,
Jardim Botânico
+55 21 3257 1800
eavparquelage.rj.gov.br
Sunset cocktail
Pacheco Bar
Rua Pacheco Leão 724-D,
Jardim Botânico
+55 21 3114-8710
paxecobar.com.br
Dinner for two
Roberta Sudbrack
Rua Lineu de Paula
Machado 916, Jardim
Botânico
+55 21 3874 0139
robertasudbrack.com
Dinner with friends
Zaza Bistro
Rua Joana Angélica 40,
Ipanema
+55 21 2247 9101
zazabistro.com.br
Barbecue spot
CT Boucherie
Rua Dias Ferreira 636,
Leblon
+55 21 2529 2329
ctboucherie.com.br
Big dinner with friends
Academia da Cachaça
Avenida Armando
Lombardi 800, Barra
da Tijuca
+55 21 2493 7956
academiadacachaca.com.br
Late drinks
Bar do Copa
Copacabana Palace,
Avenida Atlântica 1702
+55 21 2548 7070
copacabanapalace.com.br
Late bite
Vezpa
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva
1063, Leblon
+55 21 2540 0800
vezpapizzas.com.br
Shopping
Something you can’t get
anywhere else
Bags from Gilson Martins
Rua Visconde de Piraja
462, Ipanema
+55 21 2227 6178
gilsonmartins.com.br
Lost luggage – where to
buy shirts, socks and
underwear
Reserva
Rua Maria Quitéria 77,
Ipanema
+55 21 2247 5980
usereserva.com
Something for the kids
Toys from Enfim Enfant
Shopping da Gávea,
Rua Marques de São
Vicente 52, Gávea
+55 21 2239 9298
enfimenfant.com.br
Something for someone
you love
Traditional food treats
from Casa Carandaí
Rua Lopes Quintas 165,
Jardim Botânico
+55 21 3114 0179
casacarandai.com.br
Something for yourself
Arts and crafts from
Brasil & Cia
Rua Maria Quitéria 27,
Ipanema
+55 21 2267 4603
brasilecia.com.br
Reading
Bookshop
Livraria da Travessa
bookshop
Rua Visconde Pirajá 572,
Ipanema
+55 21 3205 9002
travessa.com.br
Two-hour tour
01 Museu da Chácara do
Céu with one of the largest
private art collections in
town, including works by
Miró, Modigliani and big
names in Brazilian art. It’s
also worth a visit for the
incredible view of Rio.
Rua Murtinho Nobre 93,
Santa Teresa
+55 21 3970 1126
museuscastromaya.com.br
02 Jardim Botânico Created
200 years ago, this garden
was declared a biosphere
reserve by Unesco and
shelters about 9,000
species of plants.
Rua Jardim Botânico 1008,
Jardim Botânico
+55 21 3874 1808
jbrj.gov.br
Thank yous
Flowers
Florisbela by Suzana
Milman
Rua Visconde de Pirajá
414, 1F, Ipanema
+55 21 2287 1241
florisbela.com
Limousine/car
Rio Limo
+55 21 3150 4766
riolimo.com.br
Transport
Take the subway to go
downtown but a taxi is the
best way to get around.
For more Monocle travel guides
visit monocle.com/25-25
Fitness
Good gym
A! Body Tech
Ataulfo de Paiva 1100,
Leblon
+55 21 2512 5332
abodytech.com.br