Restaurants nearby
Traditional all you can eat “churrascaria” with a great salad buffet, Assador is named after
the professional who prepares the meat, using all the barbecue rituals and ancestral knowledge passed over generations.
You can enjoy good food and drinks in one of the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro, with a privileged view of the Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Av. Infante Dom Henrique, s / n I Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ,20021-140
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Old school à-la-carte churrascaria, Majórica is a famous place amongst locals of Flamengo. Great place to get to know some of the most traditional Brazilian dishes, the restaurant also serves great seafood.
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Rua Senador Vergueiro, 11/15 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22230-001, Brazil
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Located in Botafogo, this restaurant is a must. Opened on what used to be Chef Roberta Ciasca grandmother’s mansion, Miam Miam serves comfort food and traditional Brazilian classics, which showcases contemporary cooking techniques and a demonstrated flair for presentation.
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Rua General Góis Monteiro, 34 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-080, Brazil
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Café Lamas serves classic meals with a side of history. Being Rio de Janeiro’s oldest restaurant, at first sight you might think you’re at the wrong place, but through the bar, this inconspicuous restaurant is always packed with locals and foreigners keen to savour delicious dishes made to share among your party.
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R. Marquês de Abrantes, 18a - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22230-061, Brazil
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Open only for dinner, this one Michelin star and Basque- inspired modern restaurant, headed up by Chef Rafa Costa e Silva and his wife Malena Cardiel, is a farm-to-table dining experience, dealing exclusively with products sourced locally. With only one menu available, allow yourself to be surprised by letting the kitchen decide what your meal is going to be.
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Rua Conde de Irajá, 191 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22271-020, Brazil
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Description:
Basque-inspired modern restaurant, headed up by Chef Rafa Costa e Silva, that uses local ingredients.
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Rua Conde de Irajá, 191 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22271-020, Brazil
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Tourism
Lapa and Escadaria Selarón
Vibrant, bohemian Lapa is renowned for its traditional bars, live music clubs, dance halls and the open-air samba jams held beneath the famous Roman-style aqueduct. Just a few minutes from the arches, Escadaria Seláron is a public stairway adorned by the late artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles. Featured in several music videos, the place was declared a city landmark in 2005 and is one of the most famous landmarks in Rio.
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Lapa, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio’s most famous landmark, Chris the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ built between 1922 and 1931. Located at the peak of Corcovado, the statue is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
We highly recommend booking ahead the 20 minute train journey that will take you though the world's largest urban forest: Tijuca's National Park, a part of the so-called Atlantic Forest, considered as an example of nature conservation.
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Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
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A landmark of Rio de Janeiro, the park is formed by Morro da Urca and the Sugar Loaf, which are connected by the cable car (Bondinho), allowing visitors to discover new angles of the city up to 396 meters above sea level.
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Urca, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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With over 6,500 different species of Brazilian and foreign plants, the Jardim Botânico in Rio de Janeiro is teeming with some of the most important and endangered flora in Brazil. Its rich biological diversity is spread throughout the park’s 1.5 squared kilometers and allows visitors to get up close and personal to some of the most exotic plants Brazil offers, making this attraction in Rio unmissable.
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R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22460-000, Brazil
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Parque Lage
Just a half hour walk from Jardim Botânico, Parque Lage was converted in the 1960s into a public park and walking trails were installed through the subtropical forests of Tijuca National Park that surround the mansion leading up to just below the Christ the Redeemer statue, passing by waterfalls on your way up. Monkeys can be seen feasting in the trees high above the trails. The area also has chic bars and sophisticated dining spots popular with foodies.
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R. Jardim Botânico, 414 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22461-000, Brazil
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Beaches
Flamengo Beach
The closes to the apartments, a quick 15 minutes walk will take you to this family beach where you’ll be able to see planes landing and taking off from Santos Dumont Airport. You can rent chairs and parasols from the quiosk on the beach, and order light snacks and drinks to be brought to your seat. Beach vendors walk through all day long selling sandwhices, iced tea, acai and other healthy snacks. Perfect spot for a relaxing day in the sun.
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Posto 3, Calçadão da Praia do Flamengo - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
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Copacabana Beach
The most famous beach in Rio, Copacabana is known for its sidewalk with waves drawn in Portuguese stones, calm waters, clear sands and the beauty of its landscape. The place is always full of tourists, locals, and visitors, especially during New Year’s Eve, as the place is the stage for one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the world. Laid-back sidewalk cafes and casual bars line the shore and several restaurants be be found across Avenida Atlântica.
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Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ipanema Beach
Birthplace of the famous song "The Girl from Ipanema", Ipanema is one of the best places to get a taste of Rio. Sharing it’s sandy beach with its neighbour Leblon, Ipanema is filled with chic boutiques and excellent restaurants and shops, giving you an insight into the “carioca lifestyle”.
Be careful with the strong undertow and often oversized waves that crash onto the shore and don’t forget to watch the sunset from Arpoador amongst locals and tourists. It is a truly unforgettable experience.
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Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Points of Interest
Metro (Flamengo)
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The closest Metro station to the apartment. This is the stop you'll want to look out for when getting to/ from anywhere in Rio.
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R. Marquês de Abrantes, 118 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22230-061, Brazil
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Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
A short 8 minute drive to/from the apartment, this domestic flights only airport is the best and quickest option to get to the apartments.
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Praça Sen. Salgado Filho, s/n - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-340, Brazil
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Galeão International Aiport (GIG)
If you are arriving or going overseas, this is where you’ll land and/ or take off.
Leave plenty of time for the journey, if it rains or there’s a traffic jam, it can take quite a while to get there.
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Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/nº - Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-900, Brazil
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Pão de Açucar Supermarket
Local supermarket for all groceries and household items. Supermercado local.
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R. Marquês de Abrantes, 165 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22230-061, Brazil
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Drogarias Pacheco Pharmacy
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Local pharmacy for any non urgent medical need.
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Address:
R. Marquês de Abrantes, 144 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22230-060, Brazil
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