For the Family in Rio de Janeiro

Clássico Beach Club Urca

Pista Cláudio Coutinho

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

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

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

Aprazível

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

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.

Sobrado da Cidade

Ferro e Farinha

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

Museu Histórico Nacional

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

Oi Futuro Flamengo

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

Pier Barra da Tijuca

Parque das Crianças

Joaquina

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

Mureta da Urca

Passeio Público

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

Flutuante Rio

Booze Bar Lapa

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

Mirante do Roncador

Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

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

Bar do Mineiro

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

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

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