It is not today that I date the Rio de Janeiro . Between comings and goings on the air bridge, the wonderful city always welcomes me with open arms, just like Christ the Redeemer, and gives me great experiences combined with an interesting cuisine.
In addition to the coveted world beaches -Ipanema and Copacabana that tells us -enter this package Not so obvious activities which are good requests for the megafered that the city will enjoy for six days, April 18 to 23 Going from Holy Friday to St. George’s Day.
The good news is that the river has a little of everything. Whether to enjoy the sun in the sand, to enjoy cultural institutions (go to the museum of tomorrow, the mam and the Roberto Marinho house!) Or to eat and drink very well, the suggestion is to combine this delicious mix with new itineraries, neighborhoods and special programs.
If you have a river trip during the period or is a gem of the gem, the following tips can be enjoyed during the holiday and give a larger dimension of the capital. It is already intended to escape the big city, be sure to check tips on the state coast, or to know destinations in the Café Valley and Serra. Good profit!
River seen from above
Sugar Loaf is a mandatory walk to everyone who visits the city for the first time. Enters the menu the climb to Christ, which was The most sought after Brazilian attraction abroad In 2024, with more than 175,000 research, according to the Tourism Trends Report 2025, Embratur and the Ministry of Tourism.
Another way to appreciate the city from above is at the peak of Morro Dois Irmãos . Here, no cable car: the specialty is the trail. The adventure begins at the base of Vidigal, where a motorcycle taxi leads us to the entrance of the route. Always opt for a local guide, which accompanies us by a walk of about 1.5 km in the midst of nature.
At one of the charts, we managed to have a privileged view of St. Conrado, and later we can see all Rocinha to the Gávea Pedra. There at the peak, we are rewarded with landscapes of Christ, Jockey, Lagoa and the beaches of the South Zone. But the adventure does not stop there: for the bravest, the rappel is also an option.
Speaking of privileged views, certain Carioca restaurants whim in the visuals. This is the case of Pleasant in Alto de Santa Teresa, with landscape that fits to Guanabara Bay. There, chef Ana Castilho serves a mixture of mining influences with other Brazilianities and cachaça drinks stand out in the letter.
Another that draws attention is the Asian Xian overlooking Marina da Gloria and neighboring Santos Dumont, being a hand in the wheel for those who are pit stop in the city.
Routes Out of Axis
Lately, the river has stood out with routes within the city itself that exalt wonders that were often “hidden” to the eyes of visitors and even the residents themselves. One of the most recent initiatives is the Samba route a project with themed itineraries that brings together places marked by the Force of Samba, all with the help of interactive tools.
A suggested script is through the Oswaldo Cruz neighborhood, which goes through 10 points linked to the genesis of samba. Casa Candeia, the Yabas Fair, Portela’s court, his nozinho’s bar, Aunt Doca’s house and São Jorge circus are places on the way.
Honoring the title of UNESCO Creative City for Literature, the tip is to bet on the routes Literary river and Machado de Assis that highlight addresses that were – and still – important to the literary spirit of the city.
In the center, the Small Africa It is another area that has been drawing attention. In the port area, the region is formed by the Saúde, Gamboa and Santo Christ neighborhoods, occupied by a majority population. There, the Valongo pier It is a heritage of humanity. It has been a point of disembarkation and enslaved trade and today, without forgetting the past, brings together bars and restaurants.
Also highlight the Salt one of the cradles of samba and source of Afro-Brazilian culture. Today, the place gains very excitement at night, with recurring samba wheels, and in the surroundings are sold delicacies such as Acarajé and Vatapá. There is still the Largo da Prainha right meeting point among attrained in the carioca scene, and it is worth visiting the Museum of History and Afro-Brazilian Culture with varied collection that dialogues with the territory of small Africa.
And why not a climb to Santa Teresa? The traditional neighborhood gains charm with cobblestone streets and historical mansions. Bohemia wins the glasses and there are lookouts with privileged views, such as the Wet Mouse Mirante close to Largo dos Guimarães, central point of the region.
Oh, and walking a cable car is also a delight of walking. For our luck, the center line to Santa Teresa resisted the time and the yellow vehicle goes through the main points of the neighborhood, entering our collective imagination.
Natural Beaches and Beauties
Let’s go to the facts: Ipanema and Copacabana are unquestionable carioca icons. Leblon, Arpoador, Flamengo and Botafogo, besides Barra, also enter the list of darlings.
But the river goes beyond and surprises with not so obvious choices. How about getting out of the South Zone and getting to know beaches that squander beauty in the West Zone? Among the examples arises GRUMARI BEACH within an area of environmental protection, being popular for both surfers and those who want peace.
Also in this region is the Prainha. The name delivery that the place is picturesque, with the mountain, the sand and the sea dividing space, attracting from surfers to families. Another name is the Reserve beach which stretches for a few kilometers without large buildings in the landscape: water and tranquility remain.
Beyond the sand lanes, a boat tours It is an option to know the wonderful city from another angle. The most common run Guanabara Bay and can be made aboard schooner, speedboat, sailboat or catamaran.
There are exits in the morning and sunset, where Marina da Gloria is a popular starting point. It doesn’t matter if it’s a private or shared moment: this is one of those activities where the photo album backs crowded with new clicks!
Eat well…
In Rio, traditional tracks and starry restaurants live side by side. And nothing better than starting the day with a neat breakfast. The meal can be enjoyed, for example, in the Coffee 18 inside the Copacabana Fort; in The Slow Bakery one of the most celebrated in Rio; or in Arp bar on the ground floor of the Arpoador Hotel, right in front of the beach of the same name. Check out more tips in this article.
For lunch, the Ochá It takes us to a different side of the river. Situated on the first island, the chef’s house Geronimo Athuel It is only accessed by boat and fits well for a lunch with seafood and fish, which are the stars of the menu. A unit on the continent was opened in full Leblon in 2023.
Speaking of raw materials that leave the sea, the Satyricon It has a tradition of being one of the best addresses in Rio. Fish leave the waters of Guanabara Bay and arrive at home in Ipanema with all the freshness we want. Think of names such as sea bass, sole, lobster, cavaquinha, lobster and shrimp: everyone is in the house.
If the idea is a bar, options abound, including renowned chefs have been betting on relaxed – and delicious – homes, such as Thomas Troisgros, which has “dog television”, breaded and a bolvinas and a bolovo das gods in Ipanema. Chef Elia Schramm recently opened Jurubeba, in Botafogo, with a menu that does not run away from the root, without firula, and full of braised and well -taken Brahma beer. Rafa Gomes is ahead of Tim Tim, in the popular Dias Ferreira, Leblon, and Bruno Katz has been running, since 2022, the great Chancada in Botafogo. Besides, of course, the houses commanded by Pedro Artagão: Boteco Queen, Princess and Irajá Redux.
Falling night requires different occasions. It can be a good time for a bold kitchen, like the Italian of Sult in Botafogo, or for a Japanese that deserves to be tasted without haste, such as the Haru Sushi in Copacabana, and still the tasting menu without ties in the Oseille in Ipanema.
If it is your appetite for a trendy address to see and be seen, the name is the Elena which has attracted attention in the garden – the Asian inspirational food, the extensive wine and sake and the cool environment generate disputed tables.
To help choose the gastronomic script, I always peek at the Michelin guide and the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking, which extol interesting addresses from the city.
… And drink too
The river also fisga for the glasses, as it has from barbers where cold beer reigns to high cocktail bars.
Jobi, SAT’S GALE and Momo Bar are traditional in the carioca botecage, but names like Our , Room and Liz Cocktails & Co They are making noise in the cocktail.
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