Go to the place that inspired one of the most famous Brazillian songs in the world! It's a wonderful feeling to sit and eat at the bar immortalized by Vinicius and Tom, two of the most prestigious creators of Bossa Nova. The bar has all kinds of portuguese and brazillian delicacies such as the "cod of Manel", they also offer our famous chopp (draft beer), actual cold beer and our famous caipirinhas, along with barbecue and other kinds of typical food in Brazil. It's a very nice atmosphere of a bar that has been open for more than 50 years, the waiters are super attentive and the satisfaction is guaranteed. 

Get ready for the most bright and colorfull show you have ever seen. The Ginga Tropical offers a show makes a rhythmic tour through Tupiniquin lands, passing through the Parintins Festival, Lambada, Carimbó, Xaxado, Forró, Frevo, Maculelê, Capoeira, Orixás Dance, Boleadeiras (RS), Bossa Nova, Samba de Gafieira, the world famous Carnival and much more from the purest Brazillian Culture Experience. The creator of Ginga Tropical, who deeply loves Brazil's folklore and national culture, traveled around the world to establish her market research, so she could make this dream come true, which is to offer people everywhere the true experience of samba and other musical genres little known around the world but that has a unique and priceless value for the Brazilian people. With all the swagger, pride and live music, Ginga Tropical will offer everything you need to have an unforgettable night.

Pedra do Sal is an outdoor event, a historical monument that brings together Rio’s best samba musicians for an impromptu samba jam. It is a different and joyfull, alternative day or nightlife event, although the samba begins at 19 PM. The place has a different historical energy, where samba was born and it makes you instantly happy with all the music and dancing people. Pedra do Sal is a historic and religious site in Rio de Janeiro, the place was originally a quilombo village. An association group still lives there, formally known as theIt takes place every Monday and Friday with animated music, lively dancing and an endless flow of potent caipirinhas, or the classic cold beer everyone needs just to cool down and enjoy the environment. The musicians play outdoors on a central table at the base of the stone, where only the sound of instruments such as the acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, bamboo reco-reco, cuíca, surdo, and pandeiro are amplified. The lyrics are sung live and gain voice with the accompaniment of the audience, who settle down all over the Largo João da Baiana, resulting in an exciting popular gathering.

We have three Canastra Bar options to offer in Rio: one at Ipanema, one at Botafogo and one at Barra da Tijuca. The Canastra bar is special because it offers all sorts of wine, drinks, caipirinhas, brazillian cheese and other types of snacks in an elegant, different way. At tuesdays, they offer an Oyster special night, where you can eat the most fresh delicacies straight from Santa Catarina. At the Ipanema bar, you can enjoy a street experience where everyone just go to an underground part where you can dance and have fun with friends and locals. We really recommend this nightlife activity, it is a sure deal. 

This is more than two experiences at once. The Maze is inside a Brazilian community and both restaurant and locals partner up to offer your safest and most welcoming place in town. You will visit a place that's right beside Brazil's Swat Headquarters and witness the most original and beautiful insight of the real Rio de Janeiro. This architecture of the place was described by National Geographic as "Unique & Original". With a Gaudi-like construction, you'll be around real talent, history, culture and a multi-faceted cultural center with live jazz events (cited 7 years running as world top jazz nevue by downbeat magazine). The Maze supports local community teaching projects including classical music, ballet, football and English conversation.