Best of Rio Private Tour with Photo experience

Rio de Janeiro, BR
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Excellent (123 reviews)

Included

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    Choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your plans
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    Fluent English speaking personal guide
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    Awe inspiring, professional-quality ''Instagram worthy" photography
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    Visit your choice of Rio attractions: Christ the redeemer, Sugar loaf, selaron steps and more.
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    Tour customized to your specifications
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    Hassle-free hotel pickup and comfortable round-trip private, air conditioned transport
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    For more details and updates, check out our Instagram page @caiolocalguide

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    Tickets of attractions
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    Lunch

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Acapulco Copacabana
Alfabarra Sunset Drive
All In Rio Top In A Prime Beach Location
Americas Benidorm Hotel
Americas Copacabana Hotel
Americas Gaivota Hotel
Apart Hotel Ipanema Beach Star
Arcos Rio Palace Hotel
Arena Copacabana Hotel
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Arena Leme Hotel
Argentina Hotel
Arosa Rio Hotel
Atlantico Copacabana Hotel
Atlantico Palace Hotel Residencia
Atlantis Copacabana Hotel
Augusto's Copacabana Hotel
Augusto's Rio Copa Hotel
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Barraleme Hotel Residencia
Be Loft Lounge Hotel
Belga Hotel
Blaues Haus Rio
Botafogo Easy Hostel
Bourbon Residence | Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca
Carlton Hotel
Casa Com Natureza
Casa Dna. Marzinha
Casa Nova Hotel
Casinha Tropical
Castro Alves Travel Hotel
Center Hotel Barra da Tijuca
Chales Internacional
Copa Sul Hotel
Copacabana Blue Hotel
Copacabana Mar Hotel
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Sol Hotel
Copacabana Suites
Corinto Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca
Days Inn Rio de Janeiro Lapa
Diamond Hotel
Dolce Vita Residence Service
Dom Barra Hotel
Downtown Santana Hotel
Ducasse Rio Hotel
Elegance Praia Hotel
Emiliano Rio
Entremares Hotel
Estalagem Motel
Etours - Luxuoso 2 Quartos No Leblon
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Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Flat Barrabella
Gamboa Rio Hotel
Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel
Go Inn Rio de Janeiro Lapa
Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
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Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Hospedagem Casa Blanca
Hospedagem Joaquim Silva
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Hotel 1900
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Hotel Americano
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Hotel Astoria Palace
Hotel Atlantico Avenida
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Hotel Concordia
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Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Flamengo Palace
Hotel Galicia
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Hotel Granada
Hotel ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Centro
Hotel Laghetto Stilo Barra
Hotel Malaga
Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana
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Hotel Monte Alegre
Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana
Hotel Nacional Rio De Janeiro
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Hotel OK
Hotel Paraguai
Hotel Pouso Real
Hotel Praia Linda
Hotel Primor
Hotel Puma
Hotel Regina
Hotel Rio Claro
Hotel Rio Lancaster
Hotel Rondonia Palace***
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Hotel Savoy Othon
Hotel Serramar
Hotel Sesc Copacabana
Hotel Unico
Hotel Vermont Ipanema
Hotel Villa Reggia
Hotel Vina Del Mar
ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America
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ibis Copacabana Posto 2
ibis Copacabana Posto 5
ibis Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Botafogo Hotel
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ibis Rio de Janeiro Nova America Hotel
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ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
ibis Rio Porto Atlantico
ibis Styles Rio de Janeiro Botafogo
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Infinity Copacabana Hotel
Intercity Porto Maravilha
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Ipanema Inn
Ipanema Tower
Ipanema Vieira Souto 510 Residence Service
Ipanema Wave Hostel
Itajuba Hotel
Janeiro Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Lapa Ville Hotel
Le Chateau Lapa Boutique Hotel
Leblon Flat Service
Leblon Inn Flat
Lifestyle Laghetto Collection
Lobie Botafogo Privilege
Luxury Copacabana 3BDS - Gym Area
Majestic Rio Palace Hotel
Mama Shelter Rio Santa Teresa
Mar De Copacabana New Apartments
Mar Ipanema Hotel
Marbella Barra Hotel
Mc Flats The Claridge
Mengo Palace Hotel
Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana
Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Metropole Rio Hotel
Mirador Rio Hotel
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Mirasol Copacabana Hotel
Monsieur Le Blond Apart-Hotel
Monterrey Hotel
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Nobile Hotel Copacabana Design
Novo Biarritz Copacabana Hotel
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
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Novotel RJ Porto Atlantico
Novotel RJ Praia de Botafogo Hotel
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
Ocean Drive Resort & Services
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Olinda Rio Hotel
Orla Copacabana Hotel
ove Time Hotel
Own Ipanema Visconti
Parque Hotel
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Petit Rio Hotel
Plaza Barra First
Plaza Elysees Residence Service
Pompeu Rio Hotel
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Pousada Recanto Barra Da Tijuca
Praia Ipanema Hotel
Praia Lido Hotel
Premier Copacabana Hotel
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Promenade Casa Del Mar
Promenade Palladium
Protel Rio Flat Service
Quality Rio De Janeiro - Barra Da Tijuca
Quality Suites Rio de Janeiro Botafogo
Radisson Hotel Barra Rio de Janeiro
Real Palace Hotel
Real Residence Copacabana
Residence Inn by Marriott Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
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Riale Brisa Barra Hotel
Riale Imperial Flamengo Hotel
Riale Vilamar Copacabana
Ribalta Hotel
Rio Backpackers
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Rio Orla Botafogo Hotel
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Rio Roiss Hotel
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Rio Top C14
Rio's Nice Hotel
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Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel
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Saionara Hotel
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Scorial Rio Hotel
Sede Campestre AEC-RJ
Selina Copacabana
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
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South American Copacabana Hotel
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Sunset Drive Hotel
The Villa
Toledo Copacabana Hotel
Top Apart Leblon
Transamerica Prime Barra
Tropical Barra Hotel
Typo Hotels Barra da Tijuca
Valentina Rio Hotel
Venit Barra Hotel
Venit Mio Hotel
Verano Stay
Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro
Vila Santa Teresa
Villa Di Palma Residence Hotel
Villa Paranagua Hotel & Spa
Vip's Suites
Visconde De Piraja Apartment
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Windsor Asturias Hotel
Windsor Barra
Windsor California Copacabana
Windsor Copa Hotel
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Windsor Florida Hotel
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Windsor Leme Hotel
Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Windsor Oceanico
Windsor Palace Copacabana
Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Wyndham Rio Barra
Yoo2 Rio De Janeiro, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Traveler pickup is offered Your tour may start from your hotel, B&B, apartment, airport or pier terminal. We can pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

What to expect

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Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m (1,299 ft) above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. It is known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city and beyond

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot. Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida fashioned the face. Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal. The arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Parque Lage

Originating from an old sugar mil, the park makes part of the historic memory of the city. In 1957, it was tumbled by the “Instituto do PatrimônioHistórico e ArtísticoNacional” (IPHAN) like as historical and cultural heritage of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Projected in 1840 by the the English landscaper John Tyndale, the wonderful garden with Romantic and European style share the attention with the native forest of Mata Atlântica. Also highlight imperial palm tree, the rivers and artificial island, a part from caves spread over the park and the inlaid aquarium on the walls with a lot of fishes. So wanted by families, especially on the weekends, Parque Laje have a good structure good structure for the amusement of children with toys and a large outdoor area. Picnic is very common the park.

Duration 30 minutes
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Escadaria Selaron

The staircase, which is between Rua Joaquim Silva, in Lapa, and Rua Pinto Martins, in the Santa Teresa neighborhood, is just five minutes from Arcos da Lapa. A work by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, the staircase brings together several tiles from various parts of Brazil and the world. All colorful, it was the scene of U2 and Snoop Dogg clips, in addition to being a place chosen by locals and thousands of city visitors for photographs.

Duration 30 minutes
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Boulevard Olimpico

The Port Region experienced its peak and decline in just over a century. From a fishing village to the main port in the country, the area was also the gateway and home for the slaves, giving the region the nickname “Little Africa”, the number of blacks who lived there being such a big one. From 2010, with the beginning of the works of the Porto Maravilha project, which revitalizes the urban area while preserving the history of this region, several historical points were rediscovered. From Jardins do Valongo to Cais da Imperatriz, through modern projects such as the Museum of Art of Rio and the new Museum of Tomorrow, the project developed the tourist and economic potential of the region, forming a legacy for future generations. In this context, we selected some points of tourist interest in the Port Region of Rio de Janeiro, forming a great historical and cultural itinerary of this important region of the city.

Duration 40 minutes
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Mirante Dona Marta

The Mirante Dona Marta literally translates to ‘lookout,’ and visitors to the site will get just that — an incredible view of some of Rio de Janeiro’s best sights, often without the crowds. Standing there one can see the long stretches of lush forest and white sand beach below, and even take in the famous sights of the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain. The area functions as a helipad and observation point, with panoramic views of Guanabara Bay and Copacabana. At 1,200 feet (364 meters) high, it provides excellent sunrise and sunset vistas and photo opportunities of the natural surroundings and the city below. Many who know Rio well cite it as their favorite viewpoint.

Duration 60 minutes
7

Salocin Tour

Rocinha is a favela located in the South Zone of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It stands out for being the largest favela in the country.

Duration 60 minutes
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Rampa Pedra Bonita

The Pedra Bonita ramp is located within the Tijuca National Park area. Good option to visit.

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Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, with access through the North, South, and West Zones, Tijuca National Park (Parna Tijuca or PNT) protects the largest man-replanted urban forest in the world, spanning 3,953 ha of Atlantic Forest. It is the most visited National Park in Brazil, receiving more than three million visitors per year, including Brazilians and foreigners of all ages.

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Cachoeira do Mendanha

Want a great place to cool off in Rio de Janeiro besides the beaches? Know that there are many waterfalls in the city and some are not so well known. This is the case of Serra do Mendanha Waterfall.

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Escadaria Selaron

In 1990, Jorge Selarón began to renovate some steps of the staircase, which was in a poor state of repair and which passes in front of his house. At first, the neighbors mocked the bizarre color combinations as he mixed the steps with bits of blue, green and yellow tiles, the colors of the Brazilian flag. It started as a hobby for his main passion, painting, but soon became an obsession. Selarón was almost always broke and then sold paintings to finance his venture. It was a long and tiring work, but the artist went on with the work and finally covered the entire set of tiled, ceramic, and mirrored steps.

12

Ponte Rio–Niteroi

Presidente Costa e Silva Bridge, popularly known as the Rio – Niterói Bridge, is a bridge that crosses Guanabara Bay in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It connects the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói. Its name is in honor of Arthur da Costa e Silva, president during the military regime in Brazil (1964–1985) who gave the order for the construction of the structure.

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Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi

The Niterói Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) is a museum of Brazilian contemporary art located in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The work was inaugurated on September 2, 1996. Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, MAC became one of Niterói's postcards. It is mainly intended for works belonging to Brazilian contemporary art from the 1950s until today. The museum has a collection of 1,217 works from the João Sattamini Collection. A collection assembled since the 1950s by collector João Sattamini, constituting the second largest collection of contemporary art in Brazil.

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Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana

Copacabana Fort is located at the tip of Copacabana, at the end of the beach and neighborhood of the same name, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Forte Duque de Caxias

Fort Duque de Caxias, formerly known as Vigia Fort, Espia Fort and Leme Fort, is located in the Leme district of Rio de Janeiro.

16

Trilha Pedra do Telegrafo

The Telegraph Stone Trail is one of the most sought-after trails in Rio de Janeiro and is located in the Pedra Branca State Park.

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro

The CCBB is a cultural center that consists of exhibition rooms, three theaters, a library, cinema, and a video room. It is housed in an art deco-style building located in what used to be the financial district of Rio de Janeiro.

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Centro Cultural Jerusalem

The cultural center jerusalem is a site that houses the first-century jerusalem model d. C. An incredible place for anyone who wants to learn about the history of Israel and Jewish culture.

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Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

Ruins Park is a place full of stories to tell. The place was a house that served as a meeting point during Brazilian modernism, with incredible appearances such as Tarsila do Amaral and Villa Lobos. The ruins blend with a restoration architecture with glass and metal, making the place even more peculiar.

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Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

Ruins Park is a place full of stories to tell. The place was a house that served as a meeting point during Brazilian modernism, with incredible appearances such as Tarsila do Amaral and Villa Lobos. The ruins blend with a restoration architecture with glass and metal, making the place even more peculiar.

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Parque Lage

Originally from an old sugar mill, the park is part of the city's historical memory. In 1957, it was listed by the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN) as the historical and cultural heritage of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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Mercado Municipal RJ- Cadeg

The Rio de Janeiro Municipal Market - CADEG occupies an area of 100,000 m². With 706 stores and rooms, it has several segments of commerce and services with national and imported products, such as cod, cereals, vegetables, fresh fruits, pulp, dairy, beverages, disposables and decoration, standing out as a market reference. wholesaler for food professionals since its inception. In addition, it is known as the largest flower distributor in the state, selling an average of half a million flowers per month. In 2018, CADEG was listed as a Public Official Heritage of Rio de Janeiro.

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Copacabana Beach

Famous for its crescent-shaped beach, Copacabana is one of Rio's liveliest neighborhoods. It attracts locals and tourists for uninterrupted activities on its sands and boardwalk. Among the skyscrapers overlooking the beach are the Art Deco-style Copacabana Palace hotel and the lush Copacabana Fort, which houses a military museum. Farther into the neighborhood, laid-back cafes and casual bars fill the quiet streets.

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Cidade das Artes

The imposing and modern architectural project of the French Christian Portzamparc, with its concrete sails hoisted between the sea and the mountains of the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, the Cidade das Artes Bibi Ferreira has become a point of reference in the city for its innovative design and for bringing a region lacking in spaces for quality artistic performances a cultural center that offers, among other facilities, one of the best equipped concert halls in South America.

Duration 50 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Caio Tour Guide

What our experts say

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    Try the feijoada at nearby restaurants.
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    Visit the Botanical Gardens early for fewer crowds.
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    Capture photos at Selaron Steps during golden hour.
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    Check for local events at Maua Square.
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    Bring water and sunscreen for outdoor activities.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Indulge in a private and customized city tour of Rio de Janeiro, where you can discover the vibrant soul of this breathtaking city. With an experienced local guide by your side, this 6-hour tour promises to be an unforgettable experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring sights and sounds of Rio as you uncover its fascinating history and culture.

What to Expect?

During this tour, you can expect to embark on a journey that will captivate your senses. From taking a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain to witnessing the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, your eyes will feast on panoramic views of Rio's landscapes throughout the day. You'll also visit the historic Parque Lage and Botanical Gardens, where the beauty of Corcovado Mountain surrounds you. Along the way, indulge in delicious Brazilian cuisine for lunch and relax in the famous bohemian Lapa neighborhood, where you'll catch a glimpse of the

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