Modern Rio, Vintage Rio, Decadent Rio, Rio is so much beauty and fun. All vertical, with a crazy urban jungle and beautiful beaches. We loved the Jardim Botanico, a must to visit with kids.
Rio de Janeiro with kids, Pirouette tips
Where to sleep in Rio de Janeiro
4 boutique hotels, unique and charming
Casa Mosquito (children from 14 years old)
Where to eat in Rio de Janeiro
– Via Sete, Garcia d’Avila 125, Ipanema
– Mil Frutas, Garcia d’Avila (delicious ice creams)
– Espirito Santo Rua Almirante Alexandrino 26, Santa Teresa (Amazonian food)
– Aprazivel Rua Aprazível 62, Santa Teresa (Amazing view on Rio)
– Pipo, Rua Dias Ferreira 64, Leblon (NEW – “Cool and affordable says French Elle Magazine”)
– La Bicyclette, Rua Pacheco Leao 320, Jardim Botanico (NEW – Open by a French man and his Brazilian wife)
– Celeiro (organic restaurant), Rua Dias Fereira 199, Leblon









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