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Neighbourhood guide
The Lagoa, Jardim Botânico and Gávea: under the Corcovado
The lagoon and its loop, the Botanic Garden, Parque Lage, the train up to the Christ and the dining rooms of Jardim Botânico.
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The Lagoa and Jardim Botânico: gardens under the Christ
The lagoon loop, the Botanic Garden, Parque Lage, the train to the Christ and the dining rooms of Jardim Botânico.
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What to see and do
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On the Corcovado
Christ the Redeemer
The statue of Christ with open arms on the summit of the Corcovado, above the whole city.
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Since 1884
The Trem do Corcovado
The cog railway from Cosme Velho through the forest to Christ the Redeemer, running since 1884.
Rua Cosme Velho 513, Cosme Velho, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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Closed for works
Instituto Moreira Salles
The modernist house and garden in Gávea that hosts photography, music and film; closed for works.
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The avenue of royal palms
The Jardim Botânico
The botanic garden under the Corcovado, with its avenue of royal palms, orchid house and lakes.
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A mansion under the Corcovado
Parque Lage
A mansion with a courtyard pool under the Corcovado, now an art school in a forest park.
Rua Jardim Botânico 414, Jardim Botânico, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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The loop
The Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
The lagoon behind Ipanema and Leblon, with a path all the way round under the Corcovado.
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Where to eat
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One MICHELIN Star
Casa 201
French cooking in a house in Jardim Botânico. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Rua Lopes Quintas 201, Jardim Botânico, 22460-010 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Artigiano
Italian cooking by the Lagoa. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa 204, Lagoa, 22471-002 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Sud, O Pássaro Verde
Roberta Sudbrack’s Brazilian cooking in Jardim Botânico. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Visconde de Carandaí 35, Jardim Botânico, 22460-020 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Escama
Fish and seafood in Jardim Botânico. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Visconde de Carandaí 5, Jardim Botânico, 22460-020 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Mr. Lam
Asian-influenced cooking near the Lagoa. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Maria Angélica 21, Jardim Botânico, 22470-201 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Rubaiyat Rio
Meats and grills beside the Jockey Club. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Jardim Botânico 971, Jardim Botânico, 22470-051 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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