Guidebook for Barra da Tijuca
Essentials
Carrefour Hipermercado
5150 Av. das AméricasPossui uma ótima pizzaria.
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Supermercado Zona Sul - Barra da Tijuca, Avenida Lucio Costa
4700 Av. Lúcio CostaPossui uma ótima pizzaria.
Shopping
VillageMall
3900 Av. das AméricasBarra Shopping
4666 Av. das AméricasArts & Culture
Teatro dos Grandes Atores
3555 Av. das AméricasIt is a cultural complex located in the Trevo das Palmeiras, with shows of dance, music, singing, theater, cinema and exhibitions of plastic arts. Designed by the French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the building is a beautiful representative of postmodern architecture. With 97,000 square meters of built area and five nuclei, it houses two showrooms and 21 multipurpose spaces, consisting of three cinemas (two of 150 and one of 300 seats), art gallery, rehearsal rooms, classrooms, shops, cafeteria and restaurant. Address: Av. Das Américas, 5300 - Barra da Tijuca. Rio de Janeiro. www.cidadedasartes.org
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Stadt der Künste
5300 Av. das AméricasIt is a cultural complex located in the Trevo das Palmeiras, with shows of dance, music, singing, theater, cinema and exhibitions of plastic arts. Designed by the French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the building is a beautiful representative of postmodern architecture. With 97,000 square meters of built area and five nuclei, it houses two showrooms and 21 multipurpose spaces, consisting of three cinemas (two of 150 and one of 300 seats), art gallery, rehearsal rooms, classrooms, shops, cafeteria and restaurant. Address: Av. Das Américas, 5300 - Barra da Tijuca. Rio de Janeiro. www.cidadedasartes.org
Food Scene
Fogo de Chão
Meat Caster. $$$$
It is part of the gastronomic pole of Vargem Grande, beautiful view, quiet place and good food.
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Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante
68 Estr. da VendinhaIt is part of the gastronomic pole of Vargem Grande, beautiful view, quiet place and good food.
Parks & Nature
Wald von Barra da Tijuca
6000 Av. das AméricasIt has good picnic space and walking trails.
If Rio is a city sandwiched between mountain and sea, then Prainha is one of Rio's most carioca beaches: a has a green wall that begins at the back of the beach. The sea is usually brave, with waves coveted by surfers. Surfers are usually on the left side, next to the Soul Prainha kiosk (tel. 21 / 7827-3240). Families prefer the left corner in the shade of the trees. Perched on the right side of the beach, Mirante da Prainha restaurant (tel. 21 / 980-149-261) has good pastels and serves as a lookout for photos.
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Prainha Beach
If Rio is a city sandwiched between mountain and sea, then Prainha is one of Rio's most carioca beaches: a has a green wall that begins at the back of the beach. The sea is usually brave, with waves coveted by surfers. Surfers are usually on the left side, next to the Soul Prainha kiosk (tel. 21 / 7827-3240). Families prefer the left corner in the shade of the trees. Perched on the right side of the beach, Mirante da Prainha restaurant (tel. 21 / 980-149-261) has good pastels and serves as a lookout for photos.
Everything Else
The official nudist beach of Rio has relatively easy access (it is contiguous to Grumari), but it is hidden from the road, in a low covered by forest. The beach has an 'ante-sala', next to the parking lot and the view of who passes, where you can not take your clothes off. Those who stay there take advantage of the well-structured kiosk at the back and the relatively calm sea between the two large stones that border the beach.
The naturist area is to the left of this 'anteroom' - to enter, just take your clothes off as you pass the sign that tells you the beginning of the nudist beach. Nudist couples and naturists usually stay in the first stretch of the nudist area; gay men prefer the left corner.
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Praia do Abricó
The official nudist beach of Rio has relatively easy access (it is contiguous to Grumari), but it is hidden from the road, in a low covered by forest. The beach has an 'ante-sala', next to the parking lot and the view of who passes, where you can not take your clothes off. Those who stay there take advantage of the well-structured kiosk at the back and the relatively calm sea between the two large stones that border the beach.
The naturist area is to the left of this 'anteroom' - to enter, just take your clothes off as you pass the sign that tells you the beginning of the nudist beach. Nudist couples and naturists usually stay in the first stretch of the nudist area; gay men prefer the left corner.
Getting Around
Jardim Oceânico Station
Subway Station in Barra da Tijuca.