Irajá
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"Former Traveler executive editor Peter Jon Lindberg raves that Irajá offers diners 'wildly creative Brazilian dishes served inside (and outside) a beautiful old mansion.'"
Restaurant · Rio de Janeiro
A well-known, casual seafood restaurant with views of the sea, serving fish cooked in clay pots.
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Cultural center · Centro
This charming cultural center offers free entry to captivating exhibitions showcasing Brazilian crafts, and a cozy cafe, perfect for a quick visit.
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Hotel · Itanhangá
Chic rooms with balconies in an upscale hotel with a steakhouse, an infinity pool & ocean views. Across the road from the lively Pepê Beach on the shores of the South Atlantic Ocean, this upscale hotel in a modern, pyramid-inspired building is a 14-minute walk from Jardim Oceânico metro station and 9 km from the monolithic mountain Pedra da Gávea. Featuring balconies or terraces, the chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and laptop safes, as well as minibars and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms have ocean views. Breakfast is complimentary. Additional amenities include a posh lobby bar, and an outdoor infinity pool with views of the beach, plus a stylish steakhouse with wood-clad walls and outdoor seating.
Cultural landmark · Humaitá
Atop a mountain in Rio, Christ the Redeemer towers 30 meters high, offering stunning city views, accessible by a scenic train ride.
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Restaurant · Alto da Boa Vista
A cozy, historic restaurant in the Tijuca Forest with a varied menu, including steaks & fondue.
Restaurant · Gávea District
Lush vegetation surrounds this stylish Uruguayan restaurant & guesthouse in a romantic setting.
· Caju
Jacaré is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Hotel · Leme
Spartan dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a terrace with a bar & ocean views. On a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this laid-back hostel in a lively neighborhood is 2 km from the famed Copacabana Beach and 15 km from the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Spartan mixed and single-sex dorms sleep 4 to 9 people in bunk beds, and provide Wi-Fi, lockers, linens and shared bathrooms. Some have balconies with ocean views. Private rooms add en suite facilities and minifridges; some offer microwaves. There's a terrace with a bar, a BBQ area and ocean views. Other amenities include a TV lounge, a communal kitchen and a climbing wall, along with table tennis and a pool table. Breakfast is available.
Portuguese restaurant · São Cristóvão
Portuguese restaurant with park view & rooms with 16th-century furniture & coat-of-arms décor
Health food restaurant · Leblon
This cozy spot dishes out fresh salads, artisanal breads, and scrumptious desserts, making it a go-to for health enthusiasts, despite its steep prices.