bar urca, in the quiet and charming urca neighborhood of rio de janeiro enjoys a prime location on the shores of guanabara bay with views of the 16th century fortaleza de são joão, the cristo redentor statue, and amazing skyline.

a staple of the area since 1939, it has been run by a trio of 'armandos' known as the gomes boys since 1972 - the owner, his son and even his grandson.

locals and tourists alike come here to grab some finger food and beer and then take them to the sea wall to enjoy them along with an unforgettable view.