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Apartament Rio de Janeiro
Leblon
Latitude: 22º59'20" S - Longitude: 43º12'10" W - Altitude: +- 60 m
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Safety Tips
OK, Rio de Janeiro may not be safe as Copenhagen, but thinking of the city as violent would be completely unfair. Most areas of interest to visitors are located either on the South Side, or the historical strip from Flamengo to Downtown. The high criminality rates happen in areas of the West Side that hold little interest to visitors.
| -Do not even bother
packing flashy jewelry, gold, or platinum and diamond-studded watches.
If you've got it or like it, this is place to buy them but not the place
to flaunt it... -Carry along a photocopy of your passport, in case you are asked to show some ID. Leave the original together with your driver's license in the apartment (unless you're driving). -Do not take along more cash than you need. Most restaurants and stores take plastic, anyway, and you use your debit cards ATM's at selected banks. -Avoid dark or isolated areas where you do not see a single soul at night, such as the Flamengo Park, or the Financial District. -Walk with a sense of purpose, as if you knew where you are going to. Looking like a victim is the first step to becoming one. -Don't leave your camcorder or state-of-the-art camera swinging from your limp hand, like a shopping bag. Wear shoulder straps. -At the beach, try sitting around other people, family, kids...do not leave your expensive camera, passport and/or cash laying around on the sand unattended while you go for a few laps. Do not hide your money in your $200 sneakers either, or you will lose both (that's an old one). -Don't take off your watch and leave it laying on the sand behind your back while you are sitting on the sand distracted by the girls or boys that pass by (we've seen saw someone do this...) -Taxis cost much less than you expect. If you must take a bus keep the exact change in hand, so you don't have to mess with your wallet (which is obviously in your front pocket). -Don't take strangers you've just met back to the apartment - even if you think you are in love! This is the easiest way to become a victim of violence or theft. Say that your hotel does not allow visitors and go to a honeymoon motel, instead. Everybody knows where to find them. -Don't get involved with the drug scene, even if you think you know what you're doing. -If the worse happens and you are approached by some criminal element, try and keep calm. Never fight back. They may have guns, be on drugs, could react violently. You certainly have more to lose than they do. -Though police officers in the street try to be helpful, most do not speak other languages. If you need to report something was stolen for insurance purposes, go directly to the tourist police (DEAT). Their office is located in Leblon, on Av. Afrânio de Mello Franco s/n, across from nightclub Scala. |
Bars, Restaurants, others... around the apart
| -JOBI - Rua Ataulfo
de Paiva, 1166 One of the best Chopp (beer) House in town is just some blocks away from the apartment. A Rio tradition since 1956, Jobi is considered by many the quintessential botequim café. The friendly atmosphere and delicious food are Jobi staples. Try the shrimp and Catupiry cheese rissole (a Portuguese delicacy), or go on the weekend to enjoy the heavenly feijoada (bean stew). If you are lucky your table will be served by Mr. Paiva, recently elected the most popular waiter in Rio de Janeiro -Av.Niemeyer One of Rio's most scenic drives, this road connects Leblon to São Conrado. The original project was building a railroad connecting Botafogo to the city of Angra dos Reis. It was built by Conrado Niemeyer, in an effort that took almost 30 years to be carried out. It was open to cars in 1916. Think twice before you pull over to take some panoramic photos, though, as traffic is quite intense throughout the day. Stop at the overlook near Leblon instead, and have a fresh coconut water as while you enjoy the view -Bracarense - Rua José Linhares, 85 Bracarense was recently elected the best botequim style café and restaurant in Rio. Braca (for the initiated) has a tradition of 50 years of good services and honest food. The atmosphere is casual and familiar, making it a favorite spot to hang out after the beach. Your best bet are the perfect appetizers, like the legendary croquettes (bolinhos) or small crusty pies (empadas). The jerked beef with onions (carne seca acebolada) is also something to write home about. Take a table on the sidewalk and act like you belong. We will not be surprised if you soon start making friends with locals. -Cobal Leblon - Rua Gilberto Cardoso s/n One of the most sophisticated and charming farmer's market in Rio. During the day this is the right spot for you to buy the freshest produce. There are also snack bars, cafés and small restaurants in the area. A stop at Arataca is almost mandatory. They serve delicious Northeastern delicacies like the caldinho de sururu and casquinha de siri (stuffed crab). At night the action goes on. Though the market is closed, restaurants Casanova do Mercado, Tabuk (Middle-Eastern) and Pizza Park attract a mixed crowd with jam sessions and honest food. -Plataforma - Rua Adalberto Ferreira, 32 Right across from Cobal you will find Plataforma, another Rio tradition. On the ground floor there is a celebrated steakhouse, that was one of Tom Jobim's favorites. Portions are big enough for two. Start with the delicious pão de queijo (cheese rolls) and a Kiki salad. A caipirinha (cachaça, lemon and ice) is supposed to help with digestion if you need any excuses. On the second floor there is a samba show for tourists with mulata dancers. After Sargentelli's Oba Oba closed down this is the only mulata show in town happening on a regular basis. -Scala - Av. Afranio de Melo Franco, 296 This concert-hall / nightclub is home to some or Rio's hottest Carnival Balls - including the legendary Gala Gay on Carnival Tuesday. The two-story club has also been used as a bingo casino at times, and on weekends there's always something happening. It is right across from DEAT, the colorful tourist police precinct. |
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| Museums,
Parks, Zoo.. (Opening hours may change without notice) |
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| Pão de Açúcar | 8:00 às 22:00 h | 2541-3737 | |
| Corcovado | 8:00 às 18:00 h | 2285-2533 | |
| Hipódromo da Gávea | 2ª
e 5ª - 19:30h sáb.,dom. - 14h |
2294-3743 | |
| Jardim Botânico | R.Jardim Botânico,1008 | 3ª a dom.8:00 às 17:00h | 2274-4897 |
| Jardim Zoológico | Parq.Quinta da Boa Vista | 9:00 às 17:00h | 2254-2024 |
| Planetário da Gávea | R.Padre Leonel Franca,240 | 2274-0046 | |
| Museu do Carnaval | Sambódromo | 2502-7122 | |
| Museu de Arte Moderna | Avenida Inf.D.Henrique | 13:00 às 18:00h | 2262-3221 |
| Museu da República | Rua do Catete,153 | 12:00 às 17:00h | 2225-4873 |
| Museu do Índio | Rua Palmeiras,55 | 10:00 às 18:00h | 2286-2097
2286-8899 |
| Museu Nacional | Av. D. Pedro II, s/nº | 3ª a dom.- 10:00 às 17:00h | 2568-9642 |
| Museu Hist. Nacional | Pça Mchal. Ancora | 10:00 às 17:00h | 2240-2092 |
| Museu Navio Bauru | Marina da Glória | 13:00 às 17:00h | 2253-9236 |
| Monum.Mortos da 2ª Guerra | Av.Inf.D.Henrique,75 | 10:00 às 17:00h | 2240-1283 |
| Museu Carmem Miranda | Parque. do Flamengo | 2551-2597 | |
| Museu Hist. do Exército Forte Copacabana | Praça Cel. E. Franco, 1 | 10:00 às 17:00h | 2521-5584
2247-1242 |
| Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf - MIAN | Rua Cosme Velho, 561 | 3ª a 6ª 10às 18h / sáb., dom. e fer. 12às 18h | 2205-8612 |
| Museu Amsterdan Sauer | Rua Garcia D'Ávila,105 | 2ª a 6ª 10às 17h e sáb. 9:30às 13h | 2512-1132 |
Safety Tips - Bars, Restaurants, others... around the apart - Museums, Parks, Zoo... - Churchs - Street Markts - Tourist Informations - Airports - Hospitals - Ambassy - Shopping Malls - Bus
| .Description. | .Visit Apartment. | .Map. | .Tips. | .Leblon history. | .Links. | .Contact & Reservation. |