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Restaurants
Aprazível
Rio de Janeiro
One of the best dining experiences in Rio. Open-air hillside setting with city views and rainforest surroundings. Creative Brazilian cuisine at its peak.
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Bars & Nightlife
Bar Urca
Rio de Janeiro
The most atmospheric bar in Rio. Open-air seating on the Urca waterfront with Sugarloaf views. Cold beer and local bar food. Pure Rio magic.
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Markets
Cobal do Leblon
Rio de Janeiro
Open-air food market in Leblon. Fresh produce and excellent casual restaurants and bars all in one complex.
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Hotels
Copacabana Palace
Rio de Janeiro
The legendary grand hotel of Rio. Pool overlooking Copacabana beach. Even an afternoon at the pool bar is worth experiencing once.
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Dental Clinics
CT Barra Dental
Rio de Janeiro
English-speaking dental clinic in Barra. Implants from $900. Modern equipment and a growing international patient base.
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Medical Clinics
Hospital Samaritano
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio's best private hospitals. International standard care and English-speaking staff throughout.
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Bars & Nightlife
Jobi Bar
Rio de Janeiro
Leblon institution since 1956. Cold chopps (draft beer) and traditional bar food. Where real Cariocas drink. No tourist pricing.
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Coworking
Oca Cowork
Rio de Janeiro
Best coworking in Ipanema. Fast fiber and standing desks. Good community of international digital workers. Monthly from $120.
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Restaurants
Porcão Rio's
Rio de Janeiro
The landmark Rio churrascaria. Rodízio beef at its absolute finest. Flamengo beachside location with stunning views.
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Bars & Nightlife
Academia da Cachaça
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's best cachaça bar. Enormous selection of Brazil's national spirit. Expert staff and excellent bar food.
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Medical Clinics
Barra D'Or Hospital
Rio de Janeiro
Full-service private hospital in Barra. International standard and English throughout. Strong for cosmetic and elective procedures.
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Gyms
Bodytech Leblon
Rio de Janeiro
Premium gym chain in Leblon. Full equipment and excellent group classes. The best gym in Rio's top neighborhood. About $55/month.
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Restaurants
CT Boucherie
Rio de Janeiro
Claude Troisgros' casual steakhouse in Leblon. Excellent quality at accessible prices. A reliable high-quality dinner in the best Rio neighborhood.
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Markets
Feira do Benedito
Rio de Janeiro
Sunday market in bohemian Santa Teresa. Local crafts and street food. Excellent neighborhood experience.
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Bars & Nightlife
Hipodromo Uptown
Rio de Janeiro · Ipanema
Rooftop bar in Ipanema. Sunset views over the beach. Mixed crowd of locals and internationals.
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Hotels
Hotel Fasano Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's most stylish boutique hotel. Rooftop pool overlooking Ipanema beach. The standard for upscale Rio hospitality.
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Restaurants
Lasai
Rio de Janeiro
Chef Rafael Costa's fine dining gem. Local ingredients and extraordinary technique. Regularly ranked among Brazil's top restaurants.
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Gyms
Smart Fit Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro
Full-featured gym chain one block from Ipanema beach. About $30/month. Open early for pre-beach workouts.
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Coworking
WeWork Rio
Rio de Janeiro
WeWork in Botafogo. Professional environment and strong fiber. Good for client video calls.