for visitors searching for an authentic slice of rio, the traditional botequim bip-bip would be a great place to start.

a landmark spot among connoisseurs, this place is all about samba, choro and bossa nova, and as authentic as it comes.

if guests want a drink, they will have to help themselves to a can of beer from the fridge.

customers do not usually get to sit inside, as the few tables and chairs are usually all taken by the musicians who sit round as they jam well into the night.

younger newer musicians, side by side with well known and established artists can be found here for this samba get-together.