much of rio de janeiro's charm lies in its boundless opportunities to observe and absorb its natural environment whether peering out of a bedroom window or sipping a fresh coconut at an oceanfront kiosk, or perhaps strolling alongside copacabana's boardwalk, sunbathing in the sands of ipanema beach, or enjoying a special night out at many of its gastronomic venues.

here we have narrowed a very extensive list down to just a few of the city's incredibly diverse and favorite viewpoints of mountains and lagoons, the beautiful skyline, and of course the wide big-blue sea - alternatively, any of the kiosks aligned by the beach are a great option to enjoy a meal or drink with amazing scenery.

espaço 7zero6, or space 7zero6, is located on the rooftop and 16th floor of the sleek and sophisticated praia ipanema hotel - 'café boulanger' is essentially their gourmet skyscraper breakfast-brunch occurring every friday through sunday, and on holidays - complete with assorted fruits and gourmet cheese, and amazing bread baskets filled with infused pieces of walnuts, croissants, and mini-coconut, brioche, and chocolate.