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  • Academia da Cachaça

    Opened in 1985, this institution draws fans of cachaça, the potent sugarcane liquor that's the base for Rio's most famous export, the caipirinha. S... More
  • Adriana Barra

    Colorful, boho- chic dresses and tunics are displayed on luggage trolleys at Brazilian designer Adriana Barra’s new flagship store, in Jardins. Bar... More
  • Alexandre Herchcovitch

  • Antonio Bernardo

    Rio-born-and-bred Bernardo sells strictly contemporary jewelry designs, many in his signature matte finish. Earrings go for about $2,000, but the a... More
  • Artenata

    Guarulhos Airport seriously lacks world-class shopping, something it must rectify before Brazil hosts the 2014 World Cup; but for now, this jewelry... More
  • Auditório Ibirapuera

  • Bar d'Hotel

    The Marina All Suites Hotel bar is a Technicolor pastiche of ice-blue and orange walls and Jetsons-style bar stools—all occupied by tall, tan, lean... More
  • Bar Original

    The cozy, tiled Original elevates draft beer to high science. The brew (small-bubbled Brahma) rests in iceberg-cold tanks for at least two days to ... More
  • Brunella

    Most international flights to Brazil arrive around sunrise: head out of customs and head straight ahead to start the day off with the country’s bel... More
  • Candomblé Ceremonies

    Arrange a visit through your hotel or through Singtur, which has guides for both city and candomblé tours. More
  • Carlinhos de Jesus

    Dancer and choreographer Carlinhos de Jesus heads this Rio ballroom dance school, where teachers give instruction in typical Brazilian rhythms like... More
  • Carlos L. Fida

    Top Tip: One of Fida's latest discoveries is the Corn Islands, off Nicaragua's northeastern coast. "They have everything-pristine beaches, excellen... More
  • Clube Chocolate

    The three-story shop features cutting-edge local Brazilian clothing designs, luxe wood interiors, and a bird aviary. More
  • Clube Glória

  • Confeitaria Colombo

    Brazil's most venerable chocolatier (founded in 1894) is hidden on a narrow street in chaotic Centro. The sweets, coffees, and tropical marmalades ... More
  • Confraria das Artes Nightclub

    A nightclub-cum-antiques store. More
  • Corcovado

    Atop one of the city's highest peaks, the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer gives way to 360-degree views. Take the 123-year-old Corcova... More
  • Cristallo

  • Daslu

    The 25,000-square-foot store is the city’s gargantuan temple of chic - dealing in everything from cars to carry-alls. More
  • D-Edge

    One of the city’s coolest electronic-music clubs, D-Edge attracts partiers with a wild dance room that makes you feel like you’re inside a giant Ru... More
  • Espaço Cultural Infraero Aeroporto de Guarulhos

    This tiny art gallery run by Brazil’s government-owned airport management company hosts small monthly painting, sculpture, and photo exhibitions fr... More
  • Etnia Boutique

    Run by the Pousada Etnia, this shop has Osklen bikinis and swim trunks; colorful tops and dresses from Rio’s Cantão label; and a good selection of ... More
  • Forum

  • Fundo do Cravinho

    This sultry samba club has nightly live music. More
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