Things to Do in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro 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.
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Shopping das Pedras ★ 4.8 · 405
Swift - Recreio ★ 4.7 · 157
Da Horta Alimentos Saudáveis ★ 4.6 · 130
Every day 7 AM – 10 PM
Chico Mendes Ecological Park ★ 4.5 · 5.6k
Lakeside 99-acre nature park with Atlantic forest vegetation & a yellow-throated alligator habitat.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun 8 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Sazu Café ★ 4.9 · 574· R$40–60
Every day 8:15 AM – 7:45 PM
Coco Bambu Recreio ★ 4.9 · 4.9k
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
Padaria Santa Marta - Recreio 1 ★ 4.4 · 4.5k· R$20–60
Every day 6 AM – 12 AM
Restaurante Super Fantástico Américas ★ 4.9 · 3.3k· 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 ★ 4.4 · 1.6k· 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
Nanica Recreio - Tortas e Café ★ 5.0 · 116
Rio Sul - Churrascaria ★ 4.4 · 9.3k· 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 ★ 4.8 · 190
Casuarina ★ 4.7 · 1.6k· R$60–160
Roomy, contemporary venue with outdoor seats serving up local fare & beer on tap.
Na Brasa Columbia ★ 4.5 · 3.8k· R$60–160
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM
Quiosque Rico Point - Praia da Macumba ★ 4.5 · 2.5k· R$20–40
Rico de Souza's beach kiosk serving sandwiches, plus championships, workshops & views of the waves.
Every day 8 AM – 9 PM
O Buteco Tradicional ★ 4.5 · 2.1k· R$60–180
Casual dining & drinks at a 1950s-themed joint, with tiled walls, photos of '50s stars & live music.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 5 PM – 2 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM Planning time in Recreio dos Bandeirantes?
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1 Shopping das Pedras 2 Sazu Café 3 Coco Bambu Recreio 4 Padaria Santa Marta - Recreio 1 5 Restaurante Super Fantástico Américas 6 Cevadas S.A. Bar 7 Nanica Recreio - Tortas e Café 8 Rio Sul - Churrascaria 9 Swift - Recreio 10 Sweet November Other areas in Rio de Janeiro Ready to plan Recreio dos Bandeirantes? Turn these Recreio dos Bandeirantes picks into a day-by-day Rio de Janeiro plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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