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What are the best sports bars in Rio?

Do they have the large type of sports bars like we have in the USA (large bar with 20 to 30 TV screens showing all types of sports, large dining area, full fun menu)?

[QUOTE=Hughdad]What are the best sports bars in Rio?

Do they have the large type of sports bars like we have in the USA (large bar with 20 to 30 TV screens showing all types of sports, large dining area, full fun menu)?[/QUOTE]

These are not quite like in the USA but reasonable options for a North American.

[url]http://www.shenanigans.com.br/[/url] Ipanema across from Praca Gen Osorio.

[url]http://www.mudbug.com.br/[/url] Copacabana, Rua Rudolfo Dantas, one block west of Copacabana Palace

[QUOTE=Poucolouco]These are not quite like in the USA but reasonable options for a North American.

[url]http://www.shenanigans.com.br/[/url] Ipanema across from Praca Gen Osorio.

[url]http://www.mudbug.com.br/[/url] Copacabana, Rua Rudolfo Dantas, one block west of Copacabana Palace[/QUOTE]Thanks Pouco. I've been to Shenanigans.

Mudbug looks like it could be a fun time. Looks like Rio needs a giant sports bar.

[QUOTE=Hughdad]What are the best sports bars in Rio?

Do they have the large type of sports bars like we have in the USA (large bar with 20 to 30 TV screens showing all types of sports, large dining area, full fun menu)?[/QUOTE]
When I am jonesing for an American style burger I go to Joe & Leo's in the same shopping plaza as Outback across from Rio Sul Mall. Watched the Super Bowl this year at the Marriott.

[QUOTE=Reefski]I'm planning my maiden trip to Brazil this October. I looked at the Brazilian embassy site and it looks like I need to apply for my visa from the Los Angeles Consulate. Any suggestions on a good visa service? (or any to stay away from?)

Thanks, Reef[/QUOTE]I used [url]http://www.abriggs.com/[/url]. They have offices all over. They are professional. Though a bit pricey. But I was able to get them on phone anytime I needed and I could track the progress and pay online. Made me feel comfortable sending my passport via mail. They also appear to do a lot of visa work.

Good luck.

[QUOTE=Hughdad]Thanks Pouco. I've been to Shenanigans.

Mudbug looks like it could be a fun time. Looks like Rio needs a giant sports bar.[/QUOTE]

Mudbug is not as good as Shenanigans for sports coverage but it is convenient if you are staying in that area of Copacabana. You will be lucky to get anything more than futebol on TV.

Greetings Fellow Mongerers,

Anyone know how long it will take to vist/tour the Sugarloaf and Christo? can we do both in one day?

We plan to begin about 7 or 9am?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings Fellow Mongerers,

Anyone know how long it will take to vist/tour the Sugarloaf and Christo? can we do both in one day?

We plan to begin about 7 or 9am?

Thanks[/QUOTE]
You can if you are organised. Sugar Loaf is a piece of cake ;) but Christo is a bit further and slightly more hassle. If you do Christo first, have clear weather so you have a decent view (rather than cloud cover) then relax for a meal (depending how much time you took or wasted getting out of Christo) and do Sugar Loaf a bit before (plus during, so you see the sun go down from the top) that's a nice way. Try to avoid the suburb around Christo at rush hour as the roads may be rather slow.

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings Fellow Mongerers,

Anyone know how long it will take to vist/tour the Sugarloaf and Christo? can we do both in one day?

We plan to begin about 7 or 9am?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Piece of cake.

Take a taxi and ask him to take you to Cosme Velho, where you can take a train that takes you to top of Christo. Train goes through the rainforest and is worth taking. Cost maybe around R$ 30 for train. NEVER let taxi take you to the top... Ticket is round ticket so you may come down from the Christo by train too.

From Cosme Velho take a taxi to Sugar loaf.

Just choose a sunny day for your visit. Any clouds and at least Christo is no good.

Also if you plan your visit well, its very problable that you can have a lunch in Sugar loaf or its vicinity.

Obrigado Senhores.

Perkele E Christopherd.

We are out the door and on our way.

[QUOTE=Perkele]Piece of cake.

Take a taxi and ask him to take you to Cosme Velho, where you can take a train that takes you to top of Christo. Train goes through the rainforest and is worth taking. Cost maybe around R$ 30 for train. NEVER let taxi take you to the top... Ticket is round ticket so you may come down from the Christo by train too.

From Cosme Velho take a taxi to Sugar loaf.

Just choose a sunny day for your visit. Any clouds and at least Christo is no good.

Also if you plan your visit well, its very problable that you can have a lunch in Sugar loaf or its vicinity.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings Fellow Mongerers,

Anyone know how long it will take to vist/tour the Sugarloaf and Christo? can we do both in one day?

We plan to begin about 7 or 9am?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

I would go to Christo on a sunny cloudless morning for a couple of hours.

Then go to centro to Cafe Colombo (it is a must to see it) for a light lunch/sweets and then to the top of the shoping mall at Botafogo for some ice cream/coffee.
You get a very nice view of Sugar loaf from up there and a nice place to take some pictures of it.

From there take a taxi to the Sugar loaf (it is very close) and be there about 1,1/2 hours before sunset so you can see Rio by night as well.

If you like it stay for dinner too.

Obregado. made it to the Christo today. Took about 3 hrs to get a few good shots. Thanks for all the advice Bro's. Sugarloaf soon to come.

Maybe Karla models for an evening snack.

[QUOTE=El Greco]I would go to Christo on a sunny cloudless morning for a couple of hours.

Then go to centro to Cafe Colombo (it is a must to see it) for a light lunch/sweets and then to the top of the shoping mall at Botafogo for some ice cream/coffee.
You get a very nice view of Sugar loaf from up there and a nice place to take some pictures of it.

From there take a taxi to the Sugar loaf (it is very close) and be there about 1,1/2 hours before sunset so you can see Rio by night as well.

If you like it stay for dinner too.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blk Big Bootyluv]Greetings Fellow Mongerers,
Anyone know how long it will take to vist/tour the Sugarloaf and Christo? can we do both in one day? We plan to begin about 7 or 9am?
Thanks[/QUOTE]

Here is a preview panoramic view from Pão de açúcar.

[url]http://ayrton.com/360/fs/paoacucar1f.html[/url]

All excellent suggestions for getting to these places and appreciating them. Cafe Colombo is a nice inbetween touch - quite awesome - and you can get the Metro from there to Botafogo where the connecting Metro Bus can take you to the foot of SugarLoaf for the chairlifts up.

Not sure about getting your meal on SugarLoaf there though. The food facilities are more in the nature of snacks and beer most of the time. Cafe Colombo is also more in the way of very discerning light food than proper meals. If you find you need a good solid portion of meat, Bar Luiz, on Rua Carioca 39 is nearby and will feed you well in traditional German style (it is also quite an institution!)

If you can find your way about, after you get off the Metro at Botafogo (for instance, if you use the above directions) and find Estação Botafogo on Rua Voluntários da Pátria 88, just opposite the petrol station - check it on google maps. For my money, one of the finest kilogrammas you'll find. Right up to oysters and carvery without the pomp of Porcao -type places.

There are many excellent places to eat in Botafogo. And as someone has mentioned, you get a lovely view if you want to go up the B.Shopping Mall to the restuarants on the top.

Decent restaurtants are in the minority around the tourist-by-the-coach-load areas at the base of Christo & Sugar Loaf.

The train up Christo is a must. At least you'll have fun if the weather suddenly clouds over!

Went there to eat a few nights ago with two GDP's. I made sure they dressed appropriate, but we had a great time. For the three of us, with about 6 drinks...nothing crazy, it cost R420. About 225USD.

Was worth it, these two GDPs rocked my world that evening!! lol