the city of rio has many official and unofficial neighborhoods, some more known than others - the infamous zona sul, or south zone, is perhaps the most internationally known area characterized by its iconic beaches of ipanema and copacabana.

moreover, there are other districts that are not as frequented as visitors, but offer just as much carioca culture and nighttime fun.

here is our take on where to go on an evening out in humaitá, glória, flamengo, jardim botânico, recreio, tijuca, ilha do governador, paquetá, iguaçu, niterói and other areas.