ElMisti Hostel - Rio de Janeiro

THINGS YOU CAN´T LEAVE WITHOUT SEEING BY EL MISTI

EL MISTI HOSTEL RIO DE JANEIRO
...gives you the best tips to enjoy Rio de Janeiro!!!!!!

Christ The Redeemer *****

at the Corcovado Mountain - The best view of Rio!!! The Train costs R$ 35,00 and is the safest way to reach to the top. From El Misti Hotel rio de janeiro: Buses: 583 & 584. Get off at the train station and then take the train up to the Christ Statue.
...You can go with our taxi driver for R$35,00 per person. - It includes all the round trip from/to El Misti and the entrance ticket. Please check our excursions & services @ El Misti hotel rio de janeiro section for more details.

Maracaná Football Stadium *****

See a live soccer game in the largest stadium in the world (100.000 seating capacity). It is one of the best parties in Rio. You can also visit the museum. Bus: Take the bus that says Maracaná on the opposite side of the street of the Botafogo Praia Shopping Center. During the week you can go by metro. Get off at Maracaná Station.
...We also offer the MARACANA TOUR!!! You can go with a guide and sit in the best section with the locals: It includes the transfer and the tickets. Please check our excursions & services @ El Misti hostel rio de janeiro section for more details.

Sunset at the Pão De Açucar *****

(Sugar Loaf) - This beautiful attraction is just a short walk from El Misti. The Cable Car costs R$ 36, 00. If you have time, try to hike to the top of URCA hill and pay half price to the next mountain (Morro da Urca). It is a beautiful trail.

Hangliding *****

This is our most adventurous sport option. Please check our excursions & services section @ El Misti hostel & pousada rio for more details.

Sundays on the beaches in Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon *****

is closed to traffic and becomes a great pedestrian street where you can meet Cariocas on some of the most famous beaches of Brazil. More Cariocas spend time on the beach on Sundays than in church! Best spot: Posto 9, "Barraca do Pele" (Pele Tent), just in front of the Sol Ipanema Hotel. This is a great place to rent a beach chair, have drinks and enjoy the beach. People at "Barraca do Pele" will keep your belongings safe when you want to swim or take a walk around.
Advice: do not take too much money, huge cameras, passports, documents, airplane tickets or any important belonging. Buses: 175/177/S-20/2016

Carnaval *****

"Carnaval" is a must see!!!! Ask regarding Samba School Training beginning in August. Please check our excursions & services section for more details.

Samba City *****

is the latest tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro, occupying an area of 114.000 sq. meters, built in the port district by the City Hall, at Rua Rivadávia Corrêa 60, Gamboa, a district neighboring downtown. There is a reason for this choice of location for the thematic city, since it is here, considered to be "Sacred Ground", that the Carioca samba was born.
The thematic city will transform Samba School activities into a permanent practice. More than a tourist attraction, Samba City has become a production center of genuine Brazilian art.
There are permanent Cultural Activities.
Samba City is open for visitors, from 10am to 5pm, from Tuesdays to Saturday.

Favela Tour *****

Visit the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha. Only available in a tour. Please check our excursions & services section for more details.

Center Cultural Banco do Brasil ****

One of the most effervescent cultural rendezvous in town offering exhibitions, cinema and theater. Also worth a look, just around the corner, is the Casa França - CARIOCA METRO STATION

Centro da cidade (Downtown) ****

Cinelandia, with its square and beautiful buildings, shows you an older part of Rio. Rio Cathedral is an amazing building, illuminated by natural light only. So, go during the day!

Santa Teresa ****

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to visit this bohemian neighborhood mountain-top area of town. Free entrance to all the museums on Tuesday.. Just take the "Bondinho" (Tram) and get off anywhere to walk around and view this historic area of town. Best attraction: The Ruin Park.
You can have lunch at "Sobrenatural" (typical Brazilian seafood). The shrimp pie ("pastel de camarão") is highly recommended. Bar do Arnaldo is also recommended.
Get there by Metro: Get off at Carioca Station, cross Av. Chile and take the tram that goes to "Morro Dois Irmãos".

Selerón Staircases to Santa Teresa Convent ***

Located at Lapa, downtown - access through Joaquim Silva St.
Staircase that gives access to the Santa Teresa Convent with 215 steps covered in ceramic mosaic in green, yellow and blue, a homage of Selarón, the plastic artists to the Brazilian population. Besides the cracked colored tiles, the laces of staircase also show fullsize tiles, from various parts of the world. Thus it became a collection of tiles with almost 1,000 different pieces. According Selarón, whenever I can get more sophisticated and beautiful old tiles I try to place them on the staircase exchanging them with more recent ones, which makes the visual of the staircase be on a constant change.

Best sights in Rio For free ***

"Ruin Park" in Santa Teresa. "Mirante do Sétimo Céu" (Seventh Heaven Lookout) which is a part of the Park Dois Irmãos - walk to the end of Leblon and keep going; go up 70 meters in altitude for an incredible view of the city. "Botafogo Praia Shopping" top floor, one of the best views of Guanabara Bay ( Baía de Guanabara).

Niteroi Modern Art Museum ***

One of the best architectural works in the city with beautiful landscaping and surroundings. Created by Oscar Niemeyer.Go to Praça XV, take the ferry and then take a short walk to the museum in Niterói.

Prainha, Grumari & Guaratiba beaches ***

Wild surfer beaches outside of the city. The best ones in Rio! Bus: 175/ S-20/2016 to Recreio. Ask us about the surf Bus!

Ipanema Fair ***

Praça General Osório. This colorful hippie fair has artwork, jewelry, leather goods, handicrafts, etc. Open every Sunday from 9 am. to 5 pm.

Feiraa do Nordeste ***

The Largest Northeast Market in Rio, with the music from the Brazilian Northeast: Forró! The barracas (food stalls) are set-up for this weekly event with. The vibrant scene starts around 8pm on Friday and continues nonstop through Sunday evening.

Trekking ***

Pedra Bonita trail or Sugar Loaf is your best option. You will need a guide to go to this trail. Please check our excursions & services section for more details.

High velocity speed boat ***

A boat adventure with a lot of emotion and safety. Please check our excursions & services section for more details.

Explore Arco do Teles ***

This is the best place to get a taste of "Old Rio". There are perfectly preserved colonial buildings (with 15 bars, one next to the other). Go before 10:00 pm in order to ensure seating.

Tijuca National Park ***

See the largest Atlantic Forest inside a city in the world. This is an all day trip. Metro: Estação Saens Penha and then the Bus to Alto da Boa Vista: 233/234.
...Organized trips are available. Please check our excursions & services section for more details.

Petropolis ***

This completely different landscape is just 68 km away from Rio (1 1/2hours). This little city with small bridges and canals has the air of a European mountain retreat.

Cinelândia ***

A cultural center in downtown Rio where you can find the "municipal theater", the "National library" and the "museum of fine arts".

Jardin Botânico ***

From 8:00 to 17:00. Entrance R$ 4,00.
Buses: 571/438/170/573/524/511/172

Sahara street market **

near the Uruguayana Metro station, is the perfect place to buy presents at a reasonable price. Clothes, presents and whatever you can imagine can be found here.
Metro: Get off at Uruguaiana Station and you are there.

Walk around Av. Atlántica **

to see the beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro - Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema (Posto 9) & Leblon.

Parque Lage **

It is for free to visit a very nice park close to El Misti.
Buses: 438/170/573/524/511/172

Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas **

The kiosks around the lagoa have become a popular attraction of the Carioca nightlife. The restaurants and kiosks are the perfect place to stroll, eat and drink. You will find an impressive view of the lagoon.

Campo De Santana **

Opposite "Central" Metro Station. The park houses numerous agoutis (a bizarre - mini capybara...large rodents), ducks, peacocks and marmosets.

Planetário **

Modern planetarium with two domes and seats for 357, a solar observatory, telescope viewing, a library and an exhibition hall.

Parque do Flamengo **

A huge park with various sporting facilities, and is regularly used for jogging, biking, tennis, basketball and night time football.