Rio de Janeiro: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
You can't miss the opportunity to visit the Copacabana or Ipanema beach to relax and tan yourself under the sun. Copacabana and Ipanema are public beaches, so you don't need to pay for entry ticket. Thus you can spend as much time as you want.
Since the beach is always crowded, it's probably a little bit difficult to find a good spot.
But don't worry, if you want a quick visit, sunset is the best time for you to take a quick stroll.
Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach
DOWNTOWN
The Passeio Público is a must visit place in the downtown of Rio de Janeiro. Built after 1779, this park is the oldest public park in Brazil, even in America. The history and the old style decorations of the park make this place is more interesting to visit.
The Passeio Público
SHOPPING
Rio de Janeiro has several good places that will satisfy the shopaholic in you. There are recommended shopping malls like Galeria Astor, Forum Ipanema, and Esquina de Ipanema where you can treat yourself, or simply do a window shopping.
Galeria Astor
Forum Ipanema
Esquina de Ipanema
FOOD & DRINK
Since Rio de Janeiro has a huge coastline, you can find abundant amount of food, with seafood as the main ingredient. But, if you're looking for other variety of dish, try the Feijoada, a bean stew with beef and fork. The experience of enjoying Rio de Janeiro foods will be complete with a bottle of Cachaça, a distilled spirit made from sugar cane juice.
CULTURE
Rio de Janeiro is known as a melting pot for diverse culture due to the influence of the colonial period in the past. Thus it's no wonder if this city has variety of culture that can attract many travelers.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro and its tourist destinations is between December to March. It's a summer time in Brazil where you can enjoy nice weather during exploring the city.
HOTEL
You don't have to worry about finding accommodations in Rio de Janeiro. Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro is a nice place to stay as it's designed with great decorations. You can relax yourself after exploring the city in a comfortable room provided by the hotel. You can also try Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro, located in Rio de Janeiro's city center, four kilometres from the Santos Dumont Airport. This hotel will make you feel like sleeping at home!
Selina Lapa Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
RESTAURANT
You can try Brazilian culinary at Feira Nordestina São Cristóvão, a restaurant that serves Bahian foods. Another great restaurant is Tradicional Grill restaurant, the right place to enjoy the Brazilian barbecue. You can have a good time with your loved ones or travel buddy while enjoying the foods.
Feira Nordestina São Cristóvão
Tradicional Grill
CAFE
Visit Curto Café to enjoy quality coffee while feeling the fresh atmosphere around the cafe. The friendly staffs will also welcome you with a warm smile. Another option for you who wants to enjoy good coffee is Café Secreto. This coffee shop also sells homemade deserts and snacks.
Curto Café
Café Secreto
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Bar da Lapa is one of the popular bars in Rio de Janeiro. You will definitely spend a good night together with good people.
Bar da Lapa
INTERESTING PLACE
Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the most famous statues in the world. You can climb the statue and enjoy the beauty of Rio de Janeiro from the top. You can also experience Sugar Loaf Mountain Cable car, a cable car that goes above the Sugar loaf Mountain from Praia Vermelah. You will see the magnificent landscape of Rio de Janeiro while experiencing the joy of the cable car ride.
Sugarloaf Mountain Cablecar
Christ the Redeemer
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Boulevard Olimpico will be the best destination which offers a lot of instagramable spots. The mural was made to celebrate the 2016 Olympics that represents the diversity of culture there. There is also this place called Escadaria Selaron, a colorful tile steps created by the artist Jorge Selarón which is the tribute to the Brazilian people.
Boulevard Olimpico
Escadaria Selaron
