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Enjoy a steak at Assador restaurant.
Located in Flamengo Park, Assador is a glamorous restaurant serving all sorts of food: from classic steaks to dishes you may never have heard of (don't worry, there's even a map of a cow to help you with your menu). You'll also use a two-colored card (green on one side, red on the other) to signal the waiter if you want more. The price for this world-renowned steak (including your choice of salad) is around $40 USD (negotiable).
Drinking caipirinhas at Urca bar.
Caipirinhas are the most popular distilled alcoholic drink in Brazil, made from cachaca rum, lime, and sugar. The caipirinhas at Urca Bar in Rio de Janeiro are famously delicious. You can enjoy caipirinhas with some local snacks and take selfies at this bar near Guanabara Bay.
Take a tram ride in Santa Teresa.
Santa Teresa is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. Here, you can climb the green-tiled Escadaria steps, stroll past dilapidated houses and walls covered with vibrant murals. The terrain is quite steep, and the March weather is very hot, making you sweat. So, pay $5 for a tram ticket, and you'll travel from Santa Teresa to downtown Rio comfortably.
For just $5 on a tram ticket, you can travel comfortably from Santa Teresa to downtown Rio.
Dancing all night long in Lapa
You can dance the night away in Lapa until 4 am. Locals here enjoy cheap Brahma beer and party hard in this lively neighborhood. If you like samba dancing, you can head to Beco do Rato bar (opens from 8 pm) to experience the vibrant atmosphere typical of Brazil.
Go to the beach at Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro has many beaches. If you want to go to a crowded beach, you can take the subway to Barra da Tijuca. However, the experience at Copacabana Beach is truly exciting. You can rent an umbrella, a chair, buy caipirinhas or fresh coconut water at the bar to enjoy the festive atmosphere at Copacabana Beach. Beer, music, and the lively atmosphere here will make for an unforgettable experience. Copacabana Beach has no place for girls in modest bikinis; the less clothing the better.
The atmosphere at Copacabana beach is fantastic.
Drink craft beer in Botafogo
Botafogo is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro and is adjacent to the city of Rio de Janeiro. After gathering in the Lapa district at night, tourists often travel to Botafogo to enjoy the craft beer there. Just one sip of Apa Cadabra beer will reveal the value of this traditional Botafogo product, even though the price is not cheap.
Join a food tour.
For $85, you can join the Airbnb Experience food tour to enjoy traditional Rio de Janeiro cuisine. Unforgettable experiences on this exciting food tour include savoring delicious creamy vodka that you make yourself, and eating chicken hearts marinated in cachaca (a type of liquor distilled from sugarcane)...
Sleep in new and cool hotels.
Rio de Janeiro boasts some very cool, newly built hotels at surprisingly affordable prices. One of the city's newest is Yoo2, a charming little high-rise with colorful, ultra-modern bedrooms and bathrooms. The hotel features a rooftop bar and pool, perfect for watching the Rio de Janeiro sunset.
Watch football at the Maracana Stadium.
Brazil is the land of football. If you go to Rio de Janeiro and haven't visited the famous Maracana stadium and watched Flamengo play, then you haven't really been there. Tickets aren't too expensive, around $8 USD. If you have plenty of time and money, you can book a Follow Rio Me tour for $46 USD to receive better services while watching football. The atmosphere at Maracana is unique and unlike any other stadium in the world.
The atmosphere at Maracana is very special, unlike any other stadium in the world.
Rent a yacht in Guanabara Bay
Standing atop Sugarloaf Mountain, you can admire the entire cityscape of Rio de Janeiro. But you can also enjoy the beauty of Rio in another way. You can rent a cruise ship from Real World Holidays for between $80 and $150 per day to admire Guanabara Bay and view Rio de Janeiro.
