Things to Do in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro

Recreio dos Bandeirantes is a recent development with no skyscrapers, known for its high waves at Recreio Beach, popular for surfing and beach volleyball. The area also contains jungles atop rocky cliffs and hills.

  • Américas ShoppingHome Goods
  • Shopping das PedrasGem Shop
  • Coco Bambu RecreioRestaurant

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Recreio dos Bandeirantes in Rio de Janeiro

Top things to do in Recreio dos Bandeirantes

  • Américas Shopping

    Américas Shopping

    4.5 · 28.4k
    Home Goods

    Modern shopping center for apparel & home goods, with a food court, movie theater & ice rink.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Shopping das Pedras

    Shopping das Pedras

    4.8 · 401
    Gem Shop
  • Swift - Recreio

    Swift - Recreio

    4.7 · 157
    Market
  • Da Horta Alimentos Saudáveis

    Da Horta Alimentos Saudáveis

    4.6 · 130
    Market
    Every day
    7 AM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in Recreio dos Bandeirantes

  • Coco Bambu Recreio

    Coco Bambu Recreio

    4.9 · 4.8k
    Restaurant
    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Restaurante Super Fantástico Américas

    Restaurante Super Fantástico Américas

    4.9 · 2.8k
    Restaurant· R$80–100
    Mon–Fri
    6 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Cevadas S.A. Bar

    Cevadas S.A. Bar

    4.4 · 1.6k
    Sports Bar· R$60–160

    Bar serving appetizers & beer, with soccer on TV, pool tables & a room for watching UFC.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Rio Sul - Churrascaria

    Rio Sul - Churrascaria

    4.4 · 9.3k
    Barbecue· R$80–120

    All-you-can-eat with wide variety of grilled meat, full buffet & Japanese food in traditional space.

    Every day
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Sweet November

    Sweet November

    4.8 · 190
    Pastry Shop
  • Casuarina

    Casuarina

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Restaurant· R$60–160

    Roomy, contemporary venue with outdoor seats serving up local fare & beer on tap.

  • Quiosque Rico Point - Praia da Macumba

    Quiosque Rico Point - Praia da Macumba

    4.5 · 2.4k
    Snack Bar· R$20–40

    Rico de Souza's beach kiosk serving sandwiches, plus championships, workshops & views of the waves.

    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Recreio Carioca Bar e Lounge

    Recreio Carioca Bar e Lounge

    4.3 · 356
    Lounge· R$40–140
  • Bacio di Latte - Shopping Recreio

    Bacio di Latte - Shopping Recreio

    4.9 · 499
    Ice Cream· $$$
  • Padaria Alfa belle

    Padaria Alfa belle

    4.3 · 5.4k
    Bakery· R$20–40
  • Padaria e Confeitaria Rei do Recreio

    Padaria e Confeitaria Rei do Recreio

    4.3 · 5.3k
    Bakery· R$20–60
  • Quiosque Point 5w

    Quiosque Point 5w

    4.6 · 628
    Bar· R$40–60

    Beach hut with plastic tables & a view of the surfers, plus beer, food & live music.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    9:30 AM – 8 PM
    Thu–Fri
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 9 PM

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Map of Recreio dos Bandeirantes with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Américas Shopping
  2. 2Shopping das Pedras
  3. 3Coco Bambu Recreio
  4. 4Restaurante Super Fantástico Américas
  5. 5Cevadas S.A. Bar
  6. 6Rio Sul - Churrascaria
  7. 7Swift - Recreio
  8. 8Sweet November
  9. 9Casuarina
  10. 10Quiosque Rico Point - Praia da Macumba

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