Skye (Av. Brigadeiro Luis Antônio 4700, Jardim Paulista, Sao Paulo) – the Hotel Unique, deep in the upscale Jardins district and a couple of blocks from Ibirapuera Park, is one of São Paulo’s most popular and stunning hotels. On the top floor, there is the Skye Restaurant and Bar, which offers an incredible view of […]
Ó do Borogodo (Rua Horácio Lane 21, Pinheiros, São Paulo) — this quaint nightspot is one of the most popular Samba hangouts in Sao Paulo. Both Samba, and bands playing other genres of Brazilian music are often booked here. The atmosphere here is very folksy, whose local patrons tend to dress modestly, not too flashy.
Recreio Shopping (Av. Das Américas 19, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro) — inaugurated in 1997, Recreio Shopping is located in one of the region that’s growing so much in Rio de Janeiro, receiving monthly over 500 thousand consumers that find at the place 130 satellite stores and 109 commercial rooms.
Norte Shopping (Av. Dom Hélder Camara 5474, Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro) — Today, NorteShoping is one of the most successful shopping of Brazil. Each year, expands a lot the mix of stores and serviced to the necessities of the visitors and tenants. In January 2007, had a second big expansion: courtyard NorteShopping, area with 30,000 […]
Galeria River (Rua Francisco Otaviano 67, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro) –– Galeria River’s story began with the advent of surfing activities in Rio. It can be found in the Arpoador neighborhood, which is where surfing originated in Brazil as a sport and as a way of life that dominates the carioca daily life. Throughout the […]
The View (Alameda Santos 981, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo) – this rooftop bar & restaurant is located on the top floor of the Transamérica Hotel, only one block from the busy Paulista Avenue. As the name suggests, the vista is the biggest selling point. Being situated in the highest region of the city, diners can […]
Rio Scenarium (Rua do Lavradio 20, Centro, Rio de Janeiro) – this multilevel bar is another Rio hangout where Samba dominates the musical scene here. What makes this venue stand out is the over 10,000 antique pieces that adorn its interior. Because a lot of foreigners hang out there, expect drinks to be expensive.
Mercearia São Pedro bar (Rua Rodesia 34, Vila Madalena, Sao Paulo) – this is a local dive (which has the appearance of an old fashioned Brazilian corner store), fills up at night to the point where patrons end up drinking outside. A novel way to meet locals.
Leviano Bar (Av. Mem de Sá 47, Centro, Rio de Janeiro) – this renovated mansion, located in an old section of Rio, features Samba, Forró and acrobatic shows. Its old school atmosphere appears to favor a local crowd. Still, given its location, many visitors find their way here, too.
Recreio Shopping (Av. Das Américas 19, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Río de Janeiro): inaugurado en 1997, Recreio Shopping se ubica en una de las regiones que está creciendo tanto en Río de Janeiro, y recibe mensualmente a más de 500 mil consumidores. El lugar cuenta con 130 tiendas satelitales y 109 locales comerciales.