Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Essentials
This is the closest groceries store, called Zona Sul. You should find everything you need. If you don't, I added another one. :)
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Supermercado Zona Sul - Ipanema, Visconde de Pirajá
118 R. Visc. de PirajáThis is the closest groceries store, called Zona Sul. You should find everything you need. If you don't, I added another one. :)
This groceries store is from the same chain (Zona Sul) but has more options than the one at Visconde de Pirajá.
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Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisThis groceries store is from the same chain (Zona Sul) but has more options than the one at Visconde de Pirajá.
Best place to buy fresh produce, fruit or organic meat. It's a bit more expensive but totally worth it.
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Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorBest place to buy fresh produce, fruit or organic meat. It's a bit more expensive but totally worth it.
Every Tuesday you will find a farmer's market here. It goes from really early to around 12-1pm. Best place for cheap and very fresh food.
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Piața General Osorio
123 R. Visc. de PirajáEvery Tuesday you will find a farmer's market here. It goes from really early to around 12-1pm. Best place for cheap and very fresh food.
Food Scene
This is actually a juice/sandwich store. This type of place is very common in Rio and it's the best option for a snack and juice. This one has the best açaí ever.
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Polis Sucos
70 R. Maria QuitériaThis is actually a juice/sandwich store. This type of place is very common in Rio and it's the best option for a snack and juice. This one has the best açaí ever.
Usually where I order pizza on Sunday night. It's a very honest pizza, good cost/value benefit.
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Papa Gui
53 R. Teixeira de MeloUsually where I order pizza on Sunday night. It's a very honest pizza, good cost/value benefit.
One of my favorite options for breakfast. It gets crowded during the weekend. It has WiFi and menus in English.
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Café Cardin
327 Rua Carlos GóisOne of my favorite options for breakfast. It gets crowded during the weekend. It has WiFi and menus in English.
Best american breakfast you will find in Rio. The staff usually speaks English and they are very friendly. You will easily find other non-locals if you are looking for them...
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Gringo Cafe
240 R. Barão da TorreBest american breakfast you will find in Rio. The staff usually speaks English and they are very friendly. You will easily find other non-locals if you are looking for them...
Best french-style breakfast/pastry you will find in Rio. Best croissant I had outside Paris... It has a lunch menu too.
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La Bicyclette
320 Rua Pacheco LeãoBest french-style breakfast/pastry you will find in Rio. Best croissant I had outside Paris... It has a lunch menu too.
My favorite sushi restaurant in Ipanema. It's a traditional style japanese restaurant, without all the modern options. But it has the best fish. It's a bit more expensive than others.
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Deusimar Sushi
188 R. Gen. UrquizaMy favorite sushi restaurant in Ipanema. It's a traditional style japanese restaurant, without all the modern options. But it has the best fish. It's a bit more expensive than others.
This is a traditional portuguese bakery, where you can find fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches and several other little tasty things...
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Confectionery and Snack Bar Ipanema
325 R. Visc. de PirajáThis is a traditional portuguese bakery, where you can find fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches and several other little tasty things...
Nearby option to have breakfast. Best coffee around Ipanema. Macchiatos, cappucinos, espressos, all excellent. It has some very good options for lunch and dinner
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Terzetto Café
28 Rua JangadeirosNearby option to have breakfast. Best coffee around Ipanema. Macchiatos, cappucinos, espressos, all excellent. It has some very good options for lunch and dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent bar to go after the beach to have a glass of wine and some cheese. This will give you an idea how locals behave in Rio. You will find everyone standing on the street and talking.
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Canastra Bar
42 R. JangadeirosExcellent bar to go after the beach to have a glass of wine and some cheese. This will give you an idea how locals behave in Rio. You will find everyone standing on the street and talking.
Sightseeing
Lovely to go for a run/walk. It has some amazing sightseeing spots, with a lot of locals practicing sports, walking their dogs and taking their kids to play. Don't go or be careful at night
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Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas
Lovely to go for a run/walk. It has some amazing sightseeing spots, with a lot of locals practicing sports, walking their dogs and taking their kids to play. Don't go or be careful at night