party seekers will find that cantareira (the area surrounding the leoni ramos plaza) is pleasingly reminiscent of both santa teresa and lapa, with artists' ateliers and a variety of bars, pubs and restaurants that are frequented by students from the nearby federal flumienense university, and other locals looking to enjoy a night out.

anyone looking for a guaranteed relaxing experience, the pousada praia de itacoatiara only accepts families with children over the age of 7, while the pedras brancas is a good choice for those that don't mind being a bit farther away from the more frequented parts of town.