Many tourists come to Rio and always end up doing the same tours: Pão de Açúcar, Corcovado, Copacabana Beach … Some stay in the south of the city, others opt for hotels in downtown rio de janeiro or hotels in lapa rio de janeiro and end up not enjoying the Marvelous City completely. But here we tell you a secret: there are many other wonderful places that illustrate much better the carioca’s life. Carioca tours!
Are you curious to know what they are? We’ve prepared a list:
Carioca tours you should know
1. Secret Beach
Located in the Recreio between Macumba Beach and Prainha, it’s a hidden paradise in the eyes of those who pass by. It’s a natural pool of sea water and to getting to it takes a bit of guts and breath.
To get there you have to walk through the rocks from Macumba Beach or climb the road that goes from Macumba to Prainha and down the dirt and stone trail that is quite steep.
2. Bars in Botafogo
Botafogo is a neighborhood with many companies, therefore, the happy hour there is full! Around the subway station there are a variety of bars to suit all tastes and pockets.
There you will find karaoke, pubs, and some of the best hamburgers and draft beer in town.
3. Sunday in the Aterro
This one has the label “Carioca Tours”. Unsurprisingly, Rio is known for being a healthy city and living outdoors.
Enjoy going to the Aterro do Flamengo on Sunday morning. You will be amazed by the amount of children, adults, seniors, athletes, dogs, skateboards, bicycles …
4. Urca’s Wall
Located in the Bar da Urca, born in 1939, and considered by Veja Rio as “Best Visual of Rio” is very frequented by natives of Rio de Janeiro. Chilled beer, snacks, wonderful look and sunsets are the local celebrities. Great option for that late summer afternoon with friends without spending too much.
5. Night at Lapa
Okay, this is already better known, but we can’t forget it! Lapa is wonderful for many reasons: there are people of all kinds, bars and parties for all tastes, for a university or executive budget, you can enjoy the street with the crowd, you can make friends from several parts of the world. Anyway, think of something all together and mixed. It’s there! Not to mention that the hotels options in lapa rio de janeiro favor tourists who are looking for a stay close to shopping and nightlife.
6. Pepê’s Beach
Party, young people, famous people, outdoor sports… You’ll find all of this in Pepê’s Beach, located in Barra da Tijuca. There you will find plenty of natural juices and snacks as well as several bars and restaurants. You can enjoy practicing stand-up paddle and even kitesurfing.
Rede Rio Hotels:
Enjoy Rede Rio Hotels’ tips and come enjoy it as a real carioca. Enjoy and stay at our Rio de Janeiro downtown hotel or at our Rio de Janeiro lapa hotel of Rio’s best hotel chain!