a unique and daily event found in the city of rio is the gregorian chants held at the mosteiro de são bento located in rua dom gerardo, 40 centro, tel. 21 2206.8100 - the mass and chants are popular amongst locals and visitors available everyday at 7:30 am and 10 am on sunday's, so it is recommended to arrive earlier to secure a good spot.

here is a list of other churches and establishments where one can go to attend mass or hear gospel carioca.

maranata igreja missionária evangélica (copacabana) rua francisco sá, 88, copacabana, tel. 21. 2267.7749 - here is the website, contact email, and map.

igreja de nova vida (centro) rua ceará, 95, praça da bandeira, tel. 21. 3253-5254 or  21.3253.5267 - here is the website, contact email for the tijuca location, and map.