For the Family in Rio de Janeiro

Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis

Tranquil natural area with trails & 4 viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of notable landmarks.

Leblon, RJ|5

Museum

Oi Futuro Flamengo

Contemporary space combining technology exhibits, cultural events & a popular cafe on the top floor.

Flamengo, RJ|5

Hiking Area

Pista Cláudio Coutinho

Scenic trail winding through native jungle with opportunities to see & hear local birdlife.

Urca, RJ|5

Joaquina

Creative Brazilian cuisine & cocktails served in a cozy restaurant with a covered patio.

Copacabana, RJ|5

Park

Passeio Público

This landscaped park dates to the 18th century & features sculptures & tree-shaded paths.

Lapa, RJ|4

Bar do Mineiro

An iconic local bar known for its feijoada, pastéis & cachaça, set in a modest neighborhood home.

Santa Teresa, RJ|4

City Park

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, RJ|5

Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

Lakeside 99-acre nature park with Atlantic forest vegetation & a yellow-throated alligator habitat.

Sobrado da Cidade

Museum

Museu Histórico Nacional

National history museum housed in a former military fort, with many artifacts on display.

Tourist Attraction

Recreio dos Bandeirantes, RJ|5

Mirante do Roncador

Aprazível

Artisan Brazilian cuisine & cachaça produced in a country-home setting with gardens & views of Rio.

Santa Teresa, RJ|4

Booze Bar Lapa

A wide selection of craft & draft beer, coxinhas & feijoada in a cosmopolitan townhouse setting.

Lapa, RJ|5

Flutuante Rio

Urca, RJ|4

Ferro e Farinha

Gourmet wood-fired pizza, snacks & desserts in a casual, laid-back spot that serves draft beer.

Botafogo, RJ|5

Museum

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

Fine-arts museum showcasing major national & international works, plus a sculpture gallery.

Library

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.