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Where to hear jazz and blues in Rio de Janeiro: 7 places worth knowing

Where to hear jazz and blues in Rio de Janeiro, with venues in Botafogo, Gamboa, Lapa, Copacabana, Jardim Botânico and the city centre.

September 11, 2026
Food & drink
Where to have lunch in Botafogo on a weekday: 10 restaurants open at lunchtime

Looking for lunch in Botafogo? Here are 10 restaurants serving lunch on weekdays: quick set menus, tables for a business lunch, and places to take your time.

September 04, 2026
Food & drink
Surreal Lunch

Surreal Lunch in Botafogo, every day from noon to 4pm. Dishes from R$ 49, full menu for R$ 30 more. See the menu and book your table.

August 31, 2026
Events
Between one show and the next, there is the Marvellous City

Rock in Rio 2026 runs on 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 and 13 September. How to get there, how to prepare, and what to do in Rio on the days with no show.

August 30, 2026
Events
Company parties and corporate events in Rio

A guide for HR and decision-makers organising corporate events and end-of-year parties in Rio: formats, budget, internal approval and a space for up to 120 people in Botafogo.

August 30, 2026
Events
A venue for corporate events in Botafogo

How to choose and book a venue for a corporate or private event in Rio: models, deadlines, what to ask, and the three rooms at Surreal in Botafogo.

August 30, 2026
Food & drink
Different bars and restaurants in Rio, for breaking the routine

Looking for restaurants in Rio de Janeiro that are out of the ordinary? Discover dining experiences that go beyond the food and turn a meal into a memory.

August 06, 2026
Food & drink
How to choose a restaurant for the moments that matter

How to choose the right restaurant for birthdays, dates, milestones and special occasions. The factors that turn a meal into a memory worth keeping.

August 01, 2026
Food & drink
Where to take someone for a special dinner in Rio

Looking for somewhere to take someone for a special dinner in Rio? Discover restaurants made for dates, celebrations, birthdays and nights worth remembering.

July 31, 2026
Behind the scenes
What makes a restaurant memorable?

Discover what turns an ordinary restaurant into a memorable experience, and why some meals stay with us long after the last bite.

July 28, 2026
Food & drink
Where to have dinner in Botafogo: 15 places worth knowing

Looking for dinner in Botafogo? Discover 15 restaurants worth knowing, from original dining experiences to bars and restaurants made for special evenings, birthdays and celebrations in Rio de Janeiro.

July 15, 2026