Location: Zona Central (Central Region)
Top Things to do in Zona Central (Central Region)
Top 10 Transportation in Zona Central (Central Region), State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and backdrop of samba and bossa nova rhythms, it's easy to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro. Made famous in song, Ipanema Beach is still the place to stroll, sunbathe, and be seen. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, beckons visitors to Corcovado Mountain. Rio’s annual Carnaval celebrations are bacchanalian extravaganzas of feasting, music, dance, and costumed revelry.
Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
1. MM Tourguide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
My name is Marcello, I am 51 years old, I am Italian and have lived in Rio de Janeiro for 6 years. I am a professional tourist guide graduated and registered with the Ministry of Tourism. I speak Portuguese and French fluently, as well as Italian. I specialize in organizing tours in the city and throughout the state of Rio with professionalism and sympathy, deriving from the passion for this work and the love for "Cidade Maravilhosa".
2. Rodotur Carioca - Turismo e Transporte
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Company that provides transportation services in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Business Cars Minivan Van Bus Transfer Buzios Airport Transfer Transfer Sao Paulo Transfer Arraial do Cabo Transfer Cabo Frio Macaé
3. Alexandre Chauffeur et Guide
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Taxi driver , guide and fotografer with an deep histórical knoladg about the Rio de Janeiro city .
Reviewed By S2625MSpaulh
I was originally connected to Alexandre through a work trip to Rio counting on him for local transport. But all work and no play while in Rio would have been a real disappointment and on my last day I was able to slip out early for a great afternoon with Alexandre touring Urca and Sugar Loaf. Throughout the week and especially on my last day I quickly learned that Alexandre is a fountain of local knowledge and always looking out for his guests' interests. Efficient, fair, and very personable, Alexandre is a great chauffeur, tour guide, and even a photographer all rolled into one. Highly recommended for personal and professional trips to Rio.
4. Miriam Turismo RJ
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Your satisfaction is our joy. We spare no effort to satisfy our customers. With a cheerful, committed and dynamic team, we carry out our work with satisfaction and dexterity, thus transforming our tours into unforgettable memories. We work with the most diverse tours, such as: a day on the river, Corcovado + City tour, Sugar Loaf + City tour, Rio Express, Buzios, Angra, Arraial do Cabo,
5. Salomon Rio Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
I’m a tour guide in Rio de Janeiro.I was born,raised and I'm very knowledgeable about this city.My mother language is French and I’m fluent in English and Spanish.I have my own car which it’s modern, comfortably.I drive safely and avoid dangerous areas.I'm registered on the Ministry of Tourism and more than ten years old experience. I’ll make your stay in Rio your most spectacular tour experience.
6. Rio Taxi And Transfer
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5.0 based on 186 reviews
A very nice Driver guide with official Rio de Janeiro taxi service. We work with reception at Rio's Airports, Transfers to hotel, Angra dos Reis, Ilha Grande, Buzios, Arraial do Cabo and City Tour. Our driver can speaks Potuguese, Spanish and English, We offer Wi-Fi and cold water for free. Our taxi can go with up to 7 passangers with 12 bagages, we accept credit cards and provide child safety seats. You in good hands.
7. MY TRANSFER GROUP
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a company specialized in the transfers industry with a very solid infrastructure developed especially to satisfy the needs of passengers and distribution channels such as Travel Agencies and/or Airlines. Our idea is based on being able to integrate in a single platform and a single process the needs of travelers and the offer of transportation services from local suppliers around the world.
8. Bondinho de Santa Teresa
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4.0 based on 862 reviews
Reviewed By honoriab2017 - San Francisco, United States
Lovely ride up the hills to Santa Teresa but the station was challenging to find. I tried using Google maps to map from Impanema to Santa Teresa (thinking it would suggest the cable car) but instead suggested subway plus bus routes. So I went to the subway station from Impanema and took the red line 1 train. Exit at Cinelandia or Caricoa. From there you can exit the subway station and walk to the street car station called “Estáçao de Bondes de Santa Teresa” translated as Santa Teresa cable car station. Look at the street map when you exit the subway to see which way to walk. Once at the station, streetcars run every hour and you will be waiting with other tourists. It’s 20 Real to take the streetcar up and back down. It is a mode of transportation so if you want to get off, you need to ring the bell. The streetcar also stops to pick up locals waiting at tram stops. The streetcar will drop you off anywhere (not just the regular stops) if you ring the bell-which we learned. We got off at the stop for Largo de Guimaraes which blogs had stated as the Main Street with bars, restaurants and shops in Santa Teresa. I followed along on my map to ring the bell as the tram approached the street (following along on Google maps or maps me). We got off slightly early and walked to get to the street but I felt it was safer than missing it all together. In the area we ate at Casa Nossa, which had a lovely ambiance and colonial architecture. Then we caught the train going back down (again they only run once an hour till 5pm-during this time that we are in). We saw the tram and ran after it, so they stopped for us and we hopped on. Difficult to figure out this trip in the beginning, but worth it!
9. Shuttle Rio
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
Shuttle service between the airports of Rio and the Hotels of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Book in advance on site, by phone or at the reception of the associated hotels!
Reviewed By Ana-Santorini099 - Danville, United States
I booked online in California Shuttle Rio’s service to pick me up at Galeano international airport in Rio to bring me to my hotel in Ipanema. The service and value is really great. Very puntual and the gentleman who drove the shuttle was very kind and an excellent driver. I absolutely recommend this company and their service!
10. VLT Carioca
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By andrbpng - Nova Iguacu, Brazil
Rio's tramway is a very safe and useful mode to acess Rio's downtown. With 3 lines, the system carries you to the principal points of the central area. The trains rarely are crowded and is very easy to find your way. Although your low operational speed (30kmh), the tramway is more quicker than buses, taxi or uber to take places on Rio downtown.
