Rio de Janeiro is well known for its beaches, bright sunny days and high temperatures. However, this is not always the case. The fall period usually brings rainy days in Rio, but not always with low temperatures; Which gives us many leisure options.
Cariocas are already accustomed to this issue and, therefore, Rede Rio Hotels brings good tips for those that don’t live in the city. If in the middle of your visit you are surprised with days not so sunny as you expected, write down our tips and make sure to have fun on rainy days in Rio.
Tips to have fun on rainy days in Rio
CADEG
CADEG is one of cariocas’ favorite places when it comes to flavor and a pleasant environment. This is the Municipal Market of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1962 and very successful until today. There, it’s possible to find from fruits and flower shops to delicious restaurants. Undoubtedly, the differential of the place are dishes made with cod. Several restaurants there have this fish as its specialty. It’s a great tip for gastronomy lovers to have fun on rainy days in Rio.
The CADEG is located at Capitão Felix nº 110 – Benfica, and the stores have different hours of operation. To consult them, just call +55 (21) 3890-0202.
Botafogo Beach Mall
It’s almost impossible to think of rainy days in Rio without considering the malls. In this regard, the city of Rio has property, as there are several amazing malls in the city. The Botafogo Beach Mall is one of them.
Located in the neighborhood of Botafogo, the main differential of the mall is its privileged view. It sits directly in front of the Botafogo cove, with a setting that turns a simple lunch or dinner into a show. After all, even on rainy days, Rio remains a wonderful city.
The Botafogo Beach Mall is located at Botafogo Beach nº 400 – Botafogo and is open from 10am to 10pm from Monday to Sunday.
São Cristóvão Fair
The Luiz Gonzaga Municipal Center of Northeastern Traditions, better known as the São Cristóvão Fair, is a great place to join culture, gastronomy and fun together. A little piece of the Brazilian Northeast in Rio, the fair has typical foods, groups of xote, baião, xaxado, repente, embolada, martelo, drag-foot, maracatu and all the traditional culture that only the Northeast provides.
It is located in Campo de São Cristóvão S / N – Pavilhão de São Cristóvão – São Cristóvão neighborhood and the hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and from 9am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Bars
Rio is also well-known for its bohemian lifestyle. Especially on rainy days in Rio, the bars get very crowded and offer several attractions. There are numerous options and you’ll find bars that are worth visiting in almost all neighborhoods of the city. This article gives good tips on special bars according to the locals. Lapa is a place with a great variety of bars. Staying in Arosa, one of our hotels in lapa rio de janeiro can be the guarantee that you will be close to the fun!
Cultural centers, museums and theaters
On sunny or rainy days in Rio, cultural activities don’t stop! Visiting the main cultural centers of the city gives you access to exhibitions, plays, movies, and more! If you still don’t know the main cultural centers of the city, read this article containing the 5 main options of cultural centers in Rio, or this article that contains a list with the main museums of the city. This other article lists the 5 best theaters in the city. Most cultural institutions are located in the downtown Rio, by staying in one of our hotels in downtown Rio de Janeiro you can be sure that you’ll enjoy all cultural activities of the city. Choose the hotel rio de janeiro that most fits you!
You’ll have plenty of options to have fun! Rainy days in Rio won’t hinder you from having fun!
Choose an easily accessible lodging
Since on rainy days in Rio the traffic is a bit more complicated, it’s important to choose an easily accessible hotel that has several means of transportation nearby or in which is easy to get a cab if necessary. Rede Rio Hotels has hotels in downtown Rio near buses and subways’ lines for the whole city. Contact us and learn more about our network, locations and reservations.