Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

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Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro Attractions

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Barra Da Tijuca - The beach of Barra da Tijuca, known to locals simply as BARRA and pronounced like "Baja" or "ba-ha"extends for 18km/11mi with almost completely untouched stretches favored by surfers. This popular area and beach deserves a visit. Probably the best reason to come here, however, is the beach itself, the water is clean, perfect for "Surfing", Kiitesurf, Windsurfing and Body-Boarding, and it doesn't get quite as crowded as Copacabana or Ipanema. Avoid the weekends and enjoy this between mountains-beauty of the nature on the week-days, Surfers love it. The visitor can come here to enjoy discotheques, shopping, good restaurants and bars.

Rio de Janeiro Parks & Gardens

Parque Nacional da Tijuka it lies 15 minutes away from Copacabana, a short bus ride takes you here. It's a 33 square kilometre park of tropical forest with waterfalls and creeks. You can see monkeys, birds, and iguanas; if you walk to the heart of the forest along the walkways, you'll find several restaurants to refresh in.

Jardin Botanico located at Rua Jardin Botanico 1008; it was first planted in 1808 and has over 6000 varieties of plants. It also has beautiful palm trees and a lake with huge water-lilies do take your insect spray.

Quinta da Boa Vista it's Rio's main park and Museu Nacional; it's great to be here on a Sunday, with it's zoo, Nordeste Fair and Maracana soccer stadium close by.

Rio de Janeiro Beaches

Copacabana on par with Bondai, Waikiki, and Acapulco beaches. It is Rio's best tourist beach with top hotels and restaurants in abundance. Look out for the local volley-ball and football boys, maybe this was where Pele trained!

Ipanema Rio's richest beach; it's not so crowded as Copacabana, and is a little cleaner and safer.

Arpoador found between Copacabana and Ipanema; good surfing can be found here even at night you can surf, illuminated by the floodlit beach.

Rio de Janeiro Restaurants and Bars

Rio de Janeiro Restaurants

Adega do Valentim located at Rua da Passagem 176; a highly recommended Portuguese restaurant serving baked rabbit accompanied by spicy rice, really delicious.

Confiteria Colombo found at Rua Goncalves Dias 34; it's a large restaurant/coffee house which serves superb coffee and cakes you can snack on these or sit down for a full Viennese meal.

Restaurant Amazonia located upstairs at Rua do Catete 234; here, you can get great steaks and a succulent broiled chicken with cream-corn sauce. It's a very popular place and is very reasonably priced.

Cafe Lamas found at Rua Marques de Abrantes 18-A; it's been in operation since 1874 and is one of Rio's best-loved and famous restaurants. While here, do try the grilled linguica or filet mignon.

Rio de Janeiro Bars & Clubs

Bar Luis found at Rua da Carioca 39; opened in 1887 and the oldest pub in Rio's oldest street. It serves very good German food and excellent dark draft beer at really reasonable prices.

Fundacao Progresso located on Aqueduto da Carioca a lovely music club, licensed, very popular and well attended.

Asa Branca found on Avenida Mem de Sa; very good for music and drink, open 'till very late on Fridays and Saturdays, and is hugely popular

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