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Best neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro
14 places from 12 Rio de Janeiro travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
14 places · most mentioned first
Santa Teresa
Bohemian hillside neighborhood at the top of the Selarón Steps.
19:13· Leesh Brockin 4 vlogsRocinha
Rio's largest favela, set on a steep hillside. Guided tours explore its streets and viewpoints.
11:30· Leesh Brockin 4 vlogsLagoa
Exclusive Zona Sul neighbourhood surrounding the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, with open-air cafes and restaurants along the shore.
7:53· Go Places with Tati & Brennanin 2 vlogsBotafogo
Famous bohemian neighborhood full of bars with outdoor seating.
7:48· Travelling With Conin 2 vlogs
Mentioned once
9 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Babilônia and Chapéu Mangueira
Hillside favela communities above Leme with plenty of street art, plus a hike up Chapéu Mangueira hill with great city views.
Santa Marta Favela
Rio's first pacified favela, with brightly painted houses; Michael Jackson filmed 'They Don't Care About Us' here.
10:00· Before You Go1 vlogUrca
Charming bayside neighbourhood known for nightlife, fine dining and the Mureta da Urca waterfront walkway with lovely sunset views.
8:42· Island Hopper TV1 vlogPorto Maravilha
Port district renovated for the 2016 Olympics, with bay views, street art and huge murals.
5:38· Jumping Places1 vlogVidigal
Hillside favela often visited by tourists, with restaurants at the top known for incredible coastal views.
9:01· Jumping Places1 vlogCopacabana
Lively Zona Sul neighbourhood packed with bars and restaurants, and one of the most popular bases for visitors to Rio.
Ipanema
Upscale Zona Sul neighbourhood with posh, fancy streets, sitting between Copacabana and Leblon.
Leblon
Affluent Zona Sul neighbourhood with elegant streets and some English-style buildings.
Centro
Rio's downtown historic centre, nicer than São Paulo's, and pleasant to explore during the day.