Rio rooftop scene is built around three things — the Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and the Atlantic. The 10 below show where elevation and view combine.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Rio
01 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Sugarloaf view · Pool
On top of YOO2 Rio Botafogo. The face-on view of the Sugarloaf is the best in any Rio rooftop bar.
Order: A frozen caipirinha, Sugarloaf side
02 · Rio de Janeiro
Santa Teresa
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Hilltop · Garden
On a hilltop in Santa Teresa. The view across Guanabara Bay is one of Rio's best.
Order: A caipirinha with the bay view
03 · Rio de Janeiro
Lagoa
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Lagoon · Tropical
On the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. Tropical-themed bar, exotic-fruit caipirinhas.
Order: A caju caipirinha at sunset
04 · Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of an Ipanema hotel. Modern rooftop with the beach view.
Order: A signature cocktail with the ocean view
05 · Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
At the Belmond Copacabana Palace. Pool deck with direct beach view.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
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06 · Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At Hotel Fasano. Polished rooftop with sweeping ocean and city views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan with the panorama
07 · Rio de Janeiro
Lapa
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Casual rooftop · Lapa
Lapa casual rooftop. Cheap drinks, neighbourhood feel.
Order: A caipirinha + the Lapa view
08 · Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo
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Casual rooftop · Botafogo
Casual Botafogo rooftop. Walk-in friendly with sweeping bay views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
09 · Rio de Janeiro
Leblon
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Casual rooftop · Leblon
Leblon casual rooftop with the beach view.
Order: A frozen drink with the beach view
10 · Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana
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Hotel pool · Iconic
At the Copacabana Palace. Iconic pool deck with the beach across the street.
Order: A martini at the pool
How Rio rooftops use Sugarloaf
YOO2 and Aprazível are essential. Most peak between 5 and 8 PM at sunset.
