Dining Guide · October 2026
Where to Eat in Rio: Four Places I’ve Actually Tried
An Ipanema seafood dinner, two different beach meals, and a proper rodízio night, all from places I have visited.
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An Ipanema seafood dinner, two different beach meals, and a proper rodízio night, all from places I have visited.
Galeão or Santos Dumont? Compare app rides, official taxis, transfers and public transport before your first arrival.
Ipanema, Leblon, or Leme? Choose your spot, avoid making the day complicated, and leave room for lunch.
Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Leblon, or somewhere else? Compare the neighborhoods, the real tradeoffs, and the exact choice I would make for different types of trips.
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