“You walk off the plane in Rio, and your blood temperature goes up. The feel of the wind on your face, the water on your skin, the taste of the food, the music” –Amy Irving
The World Cup might be over, but Rio is still very much the place to be. Not only is it known for hosting one of the most spectacular carnivals, but it also holds one of the new Seven Wonders of the World: the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer.
As the host of the next Olympics, we’ve decided to celebrate this energetic city that never fails to make us dance of joy.
EAT
You’re in Brazil, so naturally you’ll be ingesting a lot of meat. There’s the relaxed Bar de Mineiro, where locals line up for tasty hearty stews. Porcão Rio's offer some sizzling barbecue food on linen-draped tables. For a French twist to the Brazilian cuisine, there’s delicious Aprazível, which also happens to be located in a tropical garden. Sushi Leblon serves some exquisite fresh fish in quite a chic setting.Volta not only mixes a retro décor to a laid-back vibe but also happens to grill some amazing shrimps with chayote.
Aprazível
R. Aprazível, 62 - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil +55 21 2508-9174
Bar de Mineiro
R. Paschoal Carlos Magno, 99 - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20240-290, Brazil +55 21 2221-9227
Porcão Rio's
Avenida Infante Dom Enrique - Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sushi Leblon
R. Dias Ferreira, 256 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil +55 21 2512-7830
Volta
R. Visc. DeCarandaí, 6 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22460-020, Brazil
SHOP
“Brazil has its own fashion identity”, once explained model Gisele Bundchen, and we encourage you to discover it.There’s the weekly Feira de Rio Antigo market, where shoppers should watch out for retro kitsch items. For fun every-day clothing, head over to Nag Nag. For some boho-cool garbs, we absolutely urge you to go to via Flores. BO.BÔ –which stands for bourgeois bohemian– is packed with funky stuff like zebra cropped tops and electric blue jumpsuits. Now, if it’s jewellery that you’re after, then HStern is the place to be. From cobblestones to golden beads, it’s got it all. And since you are in Brazil, it would be a sin to leave without an itty-bitty bikini from Lenny!
BO.BÔ
- Av. das Américas, 7777 - Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
+55 21 5388-5546 - Av. das Américas, 3900 - Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
+55 21 3252-2686
Feira de Rio Antigo
R. doLavradio - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20230-070, Brazil
H Stern
R. Garcia D'Avila, 113 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil+55 21 259-7442
Lenny
R. Visconde de Pirajá, 351 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil +55 21 523-3796
Nag Nag
R. Nascimento Silva, 309 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22421-020, Brazil +55 21 2540-0150
Via Flores
R. Gen. VenâncioFlôres, 305 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22441-090, Brazil +55 21 2249-7909
SLEEP
If you’d like to feel like a star, then book yourself a room at Hotel Fasano. Not only does this place have an infinity pool that overlooks the beach but it also happens to be Beyonce’s chosen hotel whenever she’s in town. Another stars’ favorite is Copacabana Palace Hotel: a magnificent 90-year-old hotel where Marlene Dietrich and Orson Welles used to stay. Check into Mama Ruisa for a colonial-chic stay, in a room with antique floorboards and whitewashed walls. Now if you’re curious to discover a side of the city beyond the beach, then Hotel Santa Teresa is your best bet. Part of the Relais Chateaux chain, this hotel is not only located in Rio’s artistic quarter but is also filled with stunning native art.
Copacabana Palace Hotel
Av. Atlântica, 1702 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazi +55 21 2548-7070
Hotel Fasano
R. Vittorio Fasano, 88 - Jardins, São Paulo - SP, 01414-020, Brazil +55 11 3896-4000
Hotel Santa Teresa
R. Almirante Alexandrino, 660, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil +55 21 2221-1406
Mama Ruisa
R. Santa Cristina, 132 - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-250, Brazil +55 21 2508-8142
