Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Parque Natural Municipal Chico Mendes

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

Qualistage

A modern venue for huge shows & events with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Mercado de Produtores Uptown

Museu Histórico Nacional

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

Joaquina

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

Beco do Rato

Samba, choro, poetry & films shown on a big screen, at a festive meet-up spot that serves pub food.

Shopping Cidade Copacabana

Old-school mall with a theater, supermarket & shops selling antiques, bric-a-brac & used items.

Clássico Beach Club Urca

Aprazível

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

Circo Voador

Popular outdoor venue for live music & cultural events, with views of the Carioca Aqueduct.

Caixa Cultural

Fundição Progresso

Sam's Club Barra da Tijuca

Membership-only warehouse chain selling a variety of bulk grocery items, electronics & home goods.

Praça Paris

Landscaped park featuring walking paths around a pond, plus a bust of Clovis Beviláqua.

Estátua de Tom Jobim

Outdoor artwork depicting the namesake composer, best-known for the song "The Girl from Ipanema."

Cultural Space Estácio de Sá Monument

Pier Barra da Tijuca

Joaquina Bar & Restaurant

Brazilian cuisine & cold draft beers, with available covered patio seating.

Praça Comandante Xavier de Brito

This lively historic square features a bronze French fountain & hosts various events.

Arco do Teles

Simple, quaint archway built in the 18th century as part the Teles de Menezes residence.