Holidays in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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Remarkably Rio De Janeiro

Floresta da Tijuca is the world’s biggest urban rainforest, with hundreds of rare species of plants and wildlife. It is also full of historical attractions, from the obvious Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) atop Corcovado mountain to the gem-like Mayrink Chapel, adorned with murals painted by one of Brazil’s best-known 20th-century artists, Candido Portinari.

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Eating, drinking and dancing

We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Rio De Janeiro.

Restaurants

Zuka


Highly recommended, this restaurant on Rua Dias Ferreira has marbled walls and a sunken kitchen area where food is grilled in front of your eyes, then doused in mouthwatering sauces. It also produces best tortellini in the country, and a huge range of cocktails.

233 Rua Dias Ferreira, Rio De Janeiro
(+55 (0)21 3205 7154)

Sushi Leblon

The Japanese diaspora is big in Brazil, so competition for the finest sushi restaurant is stiff. This hugely popular restaurant on Rua Dias Ferreira attracts a stellar clientele, and queues can be long, but it is worth the wait to sample its famous shrimp and foie gras.

(+55 (0)21 2512 7830)


Restaurante Olympe

It may be a little off the beaten path, but the quirky, art deco Restaurante Olympe in Jardim Botânico is where French superchef Claude Troisgros conjures up Gallic cuisine using fresh Brazilian ingredients.

(+55 (0)21 2539 4542)


Zazá Bistro

Ipanema's charming pink and green Zazá Bistro serves up excellent Brazilian dishes with oriental influences. It has a lovely outside terrace, which is quite rare in Rio.

40 Rua Joana Angélica, Rio De Janeiro
(+55 (0)21 2247 9101)


Bars and clubs

Academia da Cachaça


This Leblon bar sells more than 500 examples of the national tipple, and make the best caipirinha in Rio.

26 Rua Conde de Bernadotte, Rio De Janeiro
(+55 (0)21 2529 2680)

Devassa

This company created the first microbrewery beer in Rio in 2002. With five bars in Rio, including on Farme de Amoedo, Ipamema, this a hot spot for the young and beautiful of Rio.