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RIO, NEIGHBORHOOD BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Neighborhoods
There isn't just one Rio. Every neighborhood changes the distances, atmosphere, beaches, transport and the way you experience the city.
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Explore neighborhood by neighborhood
Open an individual guide to locate a place, or an area guide to plan a more informed visit.
CopacabanaOPEN GUIDE →
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JacarepaguáOPEN GUIDE →RIO BY AREA
Start with an area
Choose an area to see its highlights, transport, food, routes I would combine, and tips for planning your day.
AREA GUIDE
Ipanema + Leblon
Two neighboring areas mixing beach, design, food, residential life and one of Rio's most famous sunsets.
A few highlights- Praia de Ipanema
- Praia do Leblon
- Arpoador
- Pedra do Arpoador
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Gávea + Botanical Garden + Lagoa
A green, residential area where Rio feels less rushed: mountains, gardens, lagoon, culture and neighborhood life.
A few highlights- Jardim Botânico
- Parque Lage
- Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
- Gávea
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Botafogo + Urca
Bay, mountains, food and local nightlife. It is one of the best areas for combining major postcard views with more local Rio scenes.
A few highlights- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Praia Vermelha
- Mureta da Urca
- Botafogo Praia Shopping / urban viewpoints
AREA GUIDE
Flamengo + Glória
The great corridor linking the South Zone and downtown: parks, republican history, museums, fairs, churches and everyday life around Aterro do Flamengo.
A few highlights- Aterro do Flamengo
- Museu da República
- Palácio do Catete
- Marina da Glória
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Downtown + Mauá Waterfront
Rio's historic heart: colonial, imperial, republican, African and contemporary layers coexist within a few blocks.
A few highlights- Praça XV
- Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
- Confeitaria Colombo
- Museu do Amanhã
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Santa Teresa + Lapa
Two faces of the same bohemian Rio: Santa Teresa climbs through historic houses and art; Lapa concentrates arches, samba, bars and nightlife.
A few highlights- Bondinho de Santa Teresa
- Parque das Ruínas
- Escadaria Selarón
- Arcos da Lapa
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North Zone
Here you discover another Rio: football, samba, popular culture, parks, residential neighborhoods and major institutions outside the classic South Zone circuit.
A few highlights- Maracanã
- Quinta da Boa Vista
- São Cristóvão Fair
- Museu do Samba
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Barra + West Zone
The city opens up: long beaches, nature reserves, shopping malls, major avenues and distances that require a different kind of planning.
A few highlights- Barra da Tijuca
- Recreio
- Prainha
- Grumari
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Copacabana
Much more than a beach: history, architecture, music, literature, residential life, commerce and one of the world's most famous seaside promenades.
A few highlights- Praia de Copacabana
- Forte de Copacabana
- Drummond statue
- Copacabana Palace
