visitors who will venture in the inner streets of the neighborhood would be forgiven for forgetting that they are in rio, as they walk along green streets of manicured houses without the city noise.

The well-known Bar Urca, is a popular meeting place for both visitors and locals alike and heralded for its spectacular views and tasty snacks, is the ideal place to have a drink, mingle with the locals or reflect on the day’s adventures.

for those interested in learning more about urca, we have more detailed information in our neighborhoods section.