Arlequim

Rio de Janeiro


Bossa nova plays overhead at this charming cafe, bookstore and music shop. As well as new books (including a few eye-catching photo books on Rio), Arlequim sells CDs and a few LPs covering bossa, samba and other styles. The cafe menu features salads, sandwiches and other light fare.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Rio de Janeiro attractions

1. Paço Imperial

0.03 MILES

The former imperial palace was originally built in 1743 as a governor's residence. Later it became the home of Dom João and his family when the Portuguese…

2. Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro

0.03 MILES

The first residents on this historic site were Carmelite fathers who built a convent here in 1590. It later came under the property of the Portuguese…

3. Palácio Tiradentes

0.04 MILES

The stately Tiradentes Palace houses the seat of the legislative assembly. Exhibits on the 1st and 2nd floors relate the events that have taken place here…

5. Arco de Teles

0.06 MILES

The archway leading into Travessa do Comércio was once part of an old viaduct running between two buildings.

6. Museu Naval

0.09 MILES

Chronicling the history of the Brazilian navy from the 16th century to the present, this museum also has exhibitions of model warships, maps and…

7. Travessa do Comércio

0.1 MILES

Beautiful two-story colonial town houses line this narrow cobblestone street leading off Praça XV (Quinze) de Novembro. The archway (Arco de Teles)…

8. Espaço Cultural da Marinha

0.19 MILES

Naval enthusiasts shouldn't miss this waterfront museum, a short stroll from Praça XV. It contains the Riachuelo submarine, which you can wander through,…