Mr. Lam

Unfussy quarters in a low-key guesthouse offering a rooftop terrace with Christ the Redeemer views. Offering views of Guanabara Bay, this modest guesthouse is an 8-minute walk from Forte Beach, 3 km from a metro station and 14 km from the landmark Christ the Redeemer statue. An understated 1-bedroom suite has a separate lounge, a private bathroom and a shared kitchen/dining area. It comes with cable TV, a minibar and Wi-Fi access, plus a tea and coffeemaker. A 2-bedroom apartment features a kitchen and a balcony. There's a rooftop terrace offering views of the bay and the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Fine dining, plus oysters & brunch, in a sophisticated environment with plants & ocean views.

Grilled dishes, salads, cheesecake & more are served at this spot with art on the walls & a balcony.

Upscale boutique hotel in a mansion offering elegant rooms with views, plus an outdoor pool. Set in a gated mansion in the vibrant Santa Teresa neighborhood, this upscale boutique hotel lies an 11-minute walk from Glória metro station and 11 km from Ipanema Beach. The chic, airy rooms and suites feature stylish decor, wood floors and Brazilian art. All come with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and sitting areas; views available in some rooms include tropical gardens, Guanabara Bay and the pool/Sugarloaf Mountain. Some suites also offer private terraces. Room service is available. Amenities include breakfast, a swanky outdoor pool and an elegant lounge. There's also a garden and a terrace. Massages are available.

Step into this stylish oceanfront bistro where French and Brazilian flavors meet, complete with a breezy ambiance and friendly service.

This Breton creperie serves classic buckwheat crepes & dishes in a softly-lit, intimate atmosphere.

Upmarket hotel near the beach featuring dining, a rooftop pool & a poolside bar, plus a gym. In a high-rise set 3 minutes' walk from Leme Beach, this upscale hotel is 9 km from Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont and 12 km from the Christ the Redeemer statue. Colorful rooms with wood floors provide Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and safes. Family rooms offer sofabeds and sleep up to 4 guests. Room service is available. A rooftop pool and a sundeck have ocean views. There's also a poolside bar. Other amenities consist of an informal restaurant, breakfast and a chic lobby bar, as well as a gym, a kids' club, a play area and a foosball table.

Savor the best of Brazilian barbecue at this upscale chain, where all-you-can-eat meats and a top-notch salad bar await, all framed by stunning views.

"Bem-vindo ao Bar Kalango, um autêntico restaurante e bar brasileiro localizado na rua Arnaldo Quintela, em Botafogo, eleita uma das ruas mais legais do mundo! Sob o comando da premiada chef Katia Barbosa e da competente chef Adriana Fonseca, o Kalango une a riqueza da culinária brasileira com um ambiente acolhedor e descontraído, rodeado de peças de arte do Brasil inteiro. Aqui, você encontra frutos do mar, massas artesanais, pratos típicos do sertão brasileiro, autênticas cachaças cariocas e nordestinas, além de rica carta de drinks assinado pelo premiado mixologista Anderson Santos."

"Cerveja gelada, gente bonita e música boa!"