By: Grace Solbrække (Grade 1 Adult)

Laranjeiras is an alternative neighborhood, home of some noble writers, artists and illustrious people, for example, Machado de Assis, Cássia Eller, Cecília Meirelles, Claudio Portinari and Oscar Niemeyer. There are a lot of charming places, with their own identity. Here are some suggestions of places in Laranjeiras, if you want to…

1. have a coffee

• The Coffee, a small and charming store, with delicious coffee and smiling employees.
• Ensaio Café, with non-ordinary grains and specialized sandwiches.
• Capitu, the ancient home of Machado de Assis, with several and delicious dishes.

2. eat out

• Maya Café, with its pot roast and appetizing sandwiches.
• Mamma Rosa, with distinctive pizzas.
• Esperança Eco, a charming place with vegan cuisine and musical attractions twice a week.

3. sightsee

• Christ, the Redeemer, a grand statue of Jesus Christ at the top of Corcovado, 709 meters above sea level, with a wonderful view of Rio de Janeiro.
• Casa Roberto Marinho, created to present his collection of works of art, like paintings and photos that portray different aspects of Brazilian history’s culture.
• Casas Casadas, an architectural landmark where a cinema, a bistro and a restaurant will be opened.

4. go shopping

• Malu Malu Brechó Atelier, that embraces the sustainability segment with its vintage pieces of clothes.
• Zona Sul, a supermarket with exclusive products, like cheese and various dishes like pizzas, spaghetti and salads.

5. get entertained

• Paineiras Corcovado, a cultural center where you can enjoy samba and good food.
• Armazém Cardosão, a stronghold of various generations with jazz, samba and MPB.

6. have a drink

• Cardamomo, with a variance of housemade beers and different flavors.
• Espaço Alienista, with a lemon and mint “caipirinha”, snacks and live music.

7. work out

• Julio Veloso, a traditional gym with collective classes and a pleasant environment.
• Parque Guinle, where you can jog, play with your children and feed the ducks.

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