Brazil

Go Cachaca Tasting

The Academia da Cachaca was founded in 1985 by three of their friends. Its purpose is to give cachaca the attention it deserves. This bar began to offer more than just caipirinha (a local drink made with fruit, sugar and cachaca on the rocks) over the years. It started serving national dishes as well as other drinks.

You can now enjoy an infusion of fruits and herbs in the national liquor coconut cocktails and other cocktails from this house. Of course, you should always use Brazilian fruits and local alcohol.

Sao Bento

The church and monastery of Sao Bento are located on the hill above the harbour. This is one of the most beautiful Benedictine complexes anywhere in Brazil. I mean, it has to be a sight to see if we’re recommending a church, we don’t normally do that here. The interior was decorated by the finest artists from the Benedictine order. Domingos da Conceicao was responsible for the exuberant carvings on the ceiling and walls. He was also responsible for the figures of St. Scholastica and St. Benedict at the high altar. The silverwork in the choir chapel is by Mestre Valentim. There are 14 paintings by Ricardo do Pilar. Ricardo do Pilar was a prominent Benedictine painter during colonial Brazil. Senhor dos Martirios, his masterpiece, is located in the sacristy of the monastery.

Sao Francisco da Penitencia

The Igreja da Terceira de Sao Francisco da Penitencia can be divided into three sections, each with its own entrances. Its simple exterior hides the wealth within. The interior is filled with gilded wood carvings and was completed in 1773. Manuel and Francisco Xavier de Brito were two of Portugal’s most prominent woodcarvers and sculptors who helped to decorate the interior. Brito was their common style, which Aleijadinho, as well as other masters in Brazilian Baroque, influenced by the use of decorative forms. The choir’s ceiling has the oldest trompe-l’oeil painting in Brazil. It was completed by Caetano de Costa Coelho in 1736. He later painted the nave ceiling in the same style.

Maracana

Brazil’s largest stadium is a must-see when a soccer game is being played. It is home to the major Brazilian football clubs, Botafogo and Fluminense, as well as concerts.

Near Copacabana, Ipanema and Lagoa rodrigo de Freitas is the shoreline of Lagoa Lagoa Rodrigo des Freitas . It is lined with parks and clubs. The waters are popular for regattas and other water sports.

Hang Glide

Are you afraid of heights? It is a great time to test yourself. Pedra da Gavea is located near Pedra Bonita. The hike to Pedra Bonita may not be as difficult as the one to Pedra da Gavea but the views are still spectacular.

The best views are those you see from the air, or hang gliders, on this hill. Locals and tourists often buy tickets to fly above Rio. Pedra Bonita serves as the departure point. You can see Rio de Janeiro from the air as you take off: lush vegetation, clear sand and a vibrant blue ocean.

Pedra Bonita, one of the most prominent points of Rio, guarantees an unforgettable adventure. This is one of the most popular attractions in Rio.

Relax in the home of a professional skateboarder

You know Bob Burnquist? Why not go hangout in his house.

Bob Burnquist, an American-Brazilian Skateboarder, opened his home in Rio de Janeiro for people to enjoy a relaxed and cultural experience. You can enjoy a cold beer or a burger on weekends while you listen to music on one of the trendy couches in the garden.

It also includes Graffitis, a skateboard track and several exhibitions.

Fly in a helicopter above Rio’s most famous sights

From the street, Rio is breathtaking, but what about from the air?

You must take a bird’s eye view of the most famous landmarks in the city. Flying in a helicopter over Rio is an unforgettable experience. Even if you already did the hang gliding adventure we mentioned earlier.

Make sure you have your camera. It will be a moment you will never forget.

Hang from a Cliff, Like Everyone Else

Perhaps you have seen photos of people hanging dangerously off a Rio cliff. It just so turns out that the rock most people hang from is Pedra do Telegrafo. There is nothing inherently dangerous about it.

They don’t show the rock hanging low in their photos. By positioning your camera at an angle that creates an optical illusion of dangerous cliff-edge drops, you can make it appear as though it is.

If you don’t want to wait in line, I suggest getting up bright and early!

Enjoy Choro and Samba at a Traditional Bar

Bip Bip is casual, unpretentious and very traditional, with some of the most outstanding live samba performances in the city.

It’s a small bar in which musicians sit around tables while clients enjoy the evening.

This is precisely why locals visit: to enjoy live Brazilian music and a cold beer. No more, no less.