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Rio de Janeiro

Brazil — The Marvelous City — home of Carnival, the iconic Maracanã Stadium, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and some of the most passionate football fans on the planet. Flamengo, Fluminense, and Vasco da Gama derbies are electric.

Rio de Janeiro Fan Travel Guide

The Marvelous City — home of Carnival, the iconic Maracanã Stadium, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and some of the most passionate football fans on the planet. Flamengo, Fluminense, and Vasco da Gama derbies are electric.. Discover where celebrities eat, stay, play, and party in Rio de Janeiro. From courtside seats to the best local restaurants, here's everything a fan needs to know.

Venues in Rio de Janeiro

Maracanã (Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Capacity: 78,838

Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro

Fan Stay

Belmond Copacabana Palace

Rio's most iconic hotel since 1923, the white Art Deco palace overlooking Copacabana Beach. The pool is the most photographed in South America. During Carnival, the hotel hosts legendary masked balls. Princess Diana, Mick Jagger, and every World Cup team have stayed here.

Where to Eat in Rio de Janeiro

Fan Eats

Aprazível

A treehouse restaurant perched in the hills of Santa Teresa with jaw-dropping panoramic views of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain. Modern Brazilian cuisine using ingredients from the restaurant's own garden. Beyoncé and Jay-Z dined here during Carnival. The most magical dining setting in Rio.

Best Bars in Rio de Janeiro

Fan Bar

Academia da Cachaça

The definitive cachaça bar in Rio, with over 100 varieties and the city's best caipirinhas. Located in Leblon near the beach, it's where Flamengo fans celebrate after matches and samba musicians gather late at night. Brazilian football legends, surfers, and visiting artists are regulars.

Celebrity Guides for Rio de Janeiro

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Neymar

Neymar's Rio — The Jogo Bonito Guide to the Marvelous City

Frequently Asked Questions About Rio de Janeiro

Popular celebrity dining spots in Rio de Janeiro include Aprazível. See our full guide for more recommendations.

Visit our Rio de Janeiro city guide for a complete list of sports teams, venues, and upcoming events.

Top-rated fan bars in Rio de Janeiro include Academia da Cachaça.

Recommended fan stays in Rio de Janeiro: Belmond Copacabana Palace. All within easy reach of major venues.