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The most sophisticated address in Rio has ushered the rich and famous across its marble threshold since it opened in 1923. The Palace’s Osklen, rooms are a masterclass in simple grandeur. Beach plus Avenida Atlântica, 1702 155 (21) 2548 7070 Global sportswear brand Osklen was founded belmond.com/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro in 1989 and the first Rio shop opened two years later. The flagship store offers high-end casualwear while Osklen Praia, a short walk Mama Ruisa, Santa Teresa away, hosts a range of T-shirts and shorts. Personalised service Rua Maria Quitéria, 85 With its glorious coastline, 155 (21) 2227 2911 Owner Jean Michel Ruis prides himself on osklen.com dramatic mountains and giving each guest a unique experience; he can urban rainforest, Rio de recommend a personalised itinerary for your visit. Rua Santa Cristina, 132 Blue Man, Ipanema Janeiro is a that hits you 155 (21) 2508 8142 In-demand swimwear between the eyes with its mamaruisa.com Brothers David and Simão Azulay made Blue natural beauty. But there’s Man into a success story during the 1970s by plenty to discover here that Food and drink adding their vibrant prints to pieces such as a Dining -style tie-side bikini and sungas: the swimming shorts isn’t instantly self-evident. favoured by fashionable men throughout . From lively neighbourhood Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 351 155 (21) 2247 4905 bars and an intricate beach blueman.com.br culture to sculptural gardens Gero, Ipanema Old-school Italian and concrete modernist Poeira, buildings, there is a lot more When hotelier Rogério Fasano opened Gero Modern Portuguese in 2002 he raised the gastronomic bar for the to Rio than bronzed bodies whole city. The menu is heavy on classic Italian Poeira (“dust”) is the creation of Portuguese on Ipanema Beach. staples such as lamb shanks and veal ravioli; our entrepreneur Mónica Penaguião; this homeware top pick is the saffron risotto with ossobuco. shops hold a mix of international designs as well Rua Aníbal de Mendonça, 157 as its own-brand furniture, rugs and cushions. 155 (21) 2239 8158 Rua Dias Ferreira, 480 fasano.com.br 155 (21) 2580 0513 poeiraonline.com

Aconchego Carioca, Praça da Bandeira Need to know Comforting Brazilian food Toca do Vinícius, Ipanema Get to grips with the basics central This relaxed pub-style restaurant serves food that is typical of Brazil’s northeast. If you need Carlos Alberto Afonso, now in his sixties, set a break from Rio’s carnivorous leanings this is a up this record shop dedicated to bossa nova 01 When in Rio: When asked about safety in good option. in 1993 and originally named it Toca da Bossa the city, any local will be quick to say that Barão de Iguatemi, 379 Nova (Den of Bossa Nova). you should be fine – as long as you are 155 (21) 2273 9035 Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 129 esperto (“street-”). 155 (21) 2247 5227 02 First past the post: The city’s beaches are tocadovinicius.com.br broken down into sections according to Sushi Leblon, Leblon numbered postos (“posts”), each of which Japanese with a twist Vocabulary offers a different atmosphere. Local lingo 03 Make a day of it: The most important The sleek dining room has specialties such as meal is lunch and it does not necessarily end sushi de agulhão branco (butterfish and fried with the arrival of the bill. Put aside at least quail egg nigiri with truffle oil) and tuna tartare, two hours on weekdays and be prepared on all served on crockery by -based 01 Bom dia: Good morning weekends: it can be a day-long event. Japanese potters Hideko Honma and Kimi Nii. 02 Boa tarde: Good afternoon 04 Meet and greet: are known to be Rua Dias Ferreira, 256 03 Boa noite: Good night quite touchy-feely. Just extending your hand 155 (21) 2512 7830 04 Carioca: Local resident of Rio with no touching comes across as a sushileblon.com 05 De nada: You’re welcome little frio (“cold”) to most . 06 Lindo(a): Beautiful 05 Dress to impress: Rio is extremely informal 07 Obrigada: Thank you (for women) but don’t mistake casualness for lack of BB Lanches, Leblon 08 Obrigado: Thank you (for men) style.The majority of venues will have no Juicey secret 09 : Hi problem if you turn up in T-shirt, shorts 1o Tchau: Good bye and Havaianas. Rio gets very hot and Sample some lesser-known Amazonian fruits 11 Tudo bem?: How are you? humid so always opt for lighter fabrics. such as the lychee-like graviola, the bitter orange acerola fruit or the purple açaí, which some say 9 Hotels tastes like a mix of berries and chocolate. Rio de Janeiro Need to Hotels Food and Retail Essays At home in the Marvellous City Rua Aristídes Espínola, 64 know H F drink R E Culture Design and Sport and Walks Index C D architecture S fitness W I 155 (21) 2294 1397 Beaches. Forests. Mountains — Caipirinhas. . Juice bars — . . Architecture

Bar dos Descasados, Santa Teresa Fasano, Ipanema Sunset romance Design-centric digs Tucked beneath the stunning Santa Teresa The Fasano’s location is second to none but Hotel, this bar is a wonderful spot for a only about half of the rooms have a sea view, so be sundowner or two. The large arches open out sure to ask. There are three Deluxe Ocean-Front onto one of the best views in Rio, over the

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