Zona Sul · Brazil · Dec–Feb
Rio de Janeiro
“rio's zona sul: sun, samba, and salt”
the air smells of salt and grilled meat, the sound of waves and bossa nova drifts from every corner
tonight & this week
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stay
Copacabana Palace
copacabana
grande dame of the beachfront
estate
Fasano Rio
ipanema
italian modernism meets ipanema
boutique
Emiliano Rio
copacabana
minimalist luxury with ocean views
boutique
Hotel Arpoador
ipanema
surf-chic at the edge of ipanema
boutique
La Suite by Dussol
ipanema
intimate hideaway with private pool
villa
eat
Oteque
temple
tasting menu of brazilian seafood
book 30d ahead
Lasai
temple
contemporary brazilian with garden-to-table
book 30d ahead
Rubaiyat
temple
prime cuts and caipirinhas
book 14d ahead
Aprazível
neighborhood
brazilian comfort food with a view
book 7d ahead
Mee
temple
cantonese classics in copacabana palace
book 14d ahead
drink
Bar Astor
bar
ipanema's living room, caipirinhas and conversation
Bip Bip
bar
samba and cold beer under the trees
Jobi
bar
leblon's late-night staple with bolinhos
Canastra
bar
dim-lit speakeasy with creative cocktails
Bar do David
sunset
beach kiosk with ice-cold chopp and golden hour
late
Dama de Ferro
eclectic crowd, live music and dancing
Fosfobox
alternative rock and indie nights
Casa da Matriz
live samba and forró in a converted mansion
do
sugarloaf mountain
3 hours
cable car and sunset views
christ the redeemer
4 hours
cog train and panoramic cityscape
ipanema beach
full day
caipirinha, coconut water, and people-watching
tijuca forest
half day
guided hike to cascatinha waterfall
copacabana fort
2 hours
military history and postcard views