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DSwede Says: There are several beaches within the greater Niteroi area. Those that are along the Guanabara Bay may look nice, but the waters are not recommended by most people for swimming.If you want to do more than just sun bathe, you must either go to Ipanema or Copacabana on the Rio...
Niteroi (Icarai & San Francisco) Beaches
DSwede Says: The beaches in Icarai and São Francisco are rather inviting. The water gently laps on the sand and the sun warms the skin. The sand is clean (typically), since they do clean it with machines early in the mornings.Most people will come early in the morning, between 6am and...
Gruta de Santo Antonio: Fantastic Seafood and Portuguese Cuisine
DSwede Says: Simply put, the best food in Niteroi. Granted, it is a bit more expensive, but the traditional Portuguese cuisine here holds true to the traditions and cultural heritage of the area.One of the dining rooms has many old family photos of the owners when they were young and...
Berbigao: Great Seafood in a Fishing Village
DSwede Says: The small neighborhood of Jurujuba in Niteroi is a fishing village. It is at the the end of the road, at the other side of the small bay, therefore it is quiet, a bit secluded and offers a nice view of Niteroi/Icarai on the opposite side.There are a couple restaurants here,...
Mercado de Peixe São Pedro: Fresh catch and fun atmosphere
DSwede Says: The market sells fish on the lower level and has restaurants on the upper levels. For a small fee, you can buy the fresh catch below and have them prepare it upstairs along with side dishes, salads, etc.Even if you don't want to dine-in, the market sells the freshest and...
Crema & Cioccolato Cafe: Good gelato and friendly spot
DSwede Says: This little gelato shop has lured me in almost every time I've walked by. The price might be a couple Reil more than other ice cream shops, but honestly, the gelato here is well worth it. Rich and creamy with real chunks of whatever flavor you choose.It is located just off...
da Carmine Pizza: Good Italian and Pizza
DSwede Says: Da Carmine's is a good little Italian restaurant. Inside, with the exception of the Portuguese being spoken, you'd almost forget that you are in Brazil.The ambiance it nice and sometimes they have live (soft) music, like a harp or guitar.The restaurant is casual, but could...
Bar do Turco: Local's place for good drinks and music
DSwede Says: Bar do Turco is truly a local Niteroi bar. Even many people in Niteroi don't know it exists, or know where it is. It is on a quiet residential street, tucked between a couple quiet homes.But for those that know about it, it is a favorite spot. And those that know and enjoy...
Emporio de Icarai: Best Beer Selection in Town
DSwede Says: While Icarai (or Niteroi in general) tends to be a bit expensive, this bar is no different. The general prices are a little more than normal, but what you are paying for is the best beer selection and knowledge in the city. The Emporio regularly has more than 200 beers...
Dizzyhead Says: From the harbour in the center in Niteroí, you can take a boat to Rio da janeiro. Many people go this way when they work in the metropolis Rio da Janeiro. It takes about 30 minutes to get there and from there you need to take a taxi or a bus.
henryaspencer Says: when you arive in rio(1) chanage mony on the 2 floor termal at bank of brazil (take bus to niteroi you get the buss for niteroi on 1 floor of air port 996 or soomthing (the buss co is 1001very possiable the best in brazil to niteroi get off at end very the first beach hotel
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There are lots of shopping centers and department type stores in Niteroi. However, if do not need furniture or top of the line items, the small stores and street stands in the Central City Market may have exactly what you need. The market spans a couple square blocks.
What to buy: There are cheap clothes, bags, shoes, electronics, antiques, etc. Basically, think of it as a Chinatown market.
What to pay: Prices are low, but they are all posted so there is no haggling or special prices.
Updated Feb 18, 2012
Address: Av. Visconde do Rio Branco, Niteroi
RafaelTheSecond Says: One of the most traditional fishermen village in Brazil is located in Niteroi, the city grows but Jurujuba resists the time!!! The high middle class of Icaraí and the place full of parties and misteries of Jurujuba!It is also one of the best places in Rio to buy fish!!!
JURUJUBA - WEIRD NAME WONDERFUL PLACE
RafaelTheSecond Says: Niteroi is not really a tourist destination because the city does not know about it. Because if they realize the treasures Niteroi has in hand...Niteroi would be the NUMBER TWO destination in the State of Rio.The coast line is huge...either at the Bay Side and also in the...
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Niteroi central can be a bit dodgy and sketchy, particularly at night. Single women should avoid going out alone and should take a taxi/bus.
Even men should be cautioned late at night. If the locals tell me, a 6ft tall 220lb guy without a watch on my wrist or anything in my pockets, that I should not walk in certain areas at night, I tend to listen.
Icarai on the other hand is much safer. There are a few homeless on the streets at night, but one of the unwritten agreements for why they are allowed to stay is because they do not harass anyone.
Regardless of where you are, women are safer in larger numbers. Avoid wearing or carrying anything that would invite unwanted attention.
Written Feb 18, 2012
Fortaleza d Santa Cruz da Barra & Fishing Villages
DSwede Says: About 6 miles (10km) south of Niteroi/Icarai, is the Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra.When the Portuguese came to Brazil in the 1500's this location was used as a prime defensive post along with a couple other key fortified sites. It was active in the Dutch Invasion of the...
CAMBOINHAS - SOME OF THE TREASURES OF NITEROI
RafaelTheSecond Says: Camboinhas is one of the ocean beaches of Niteroi, lots of big houses in the area but the beach is gorgeous.Very clean water, green and relaxing sea....It is easier to reach by car because no bus get to the neighborhood...I usually go there with my friends.It is great to go...
Depending on your fitness levels, it may take between 20 minutes to 1 hour to climb up to the top of the mountain on the east end of Itacoataira beach. The top is about 525ft / 160m elevation.
It is a steep, but rather short hike. But the views are worth it. The sun can be quite strong, so take your conditions into account and bring water or avoid the middle of the day as you see fit. The trail is open daily from 8am~5pm, cost is free.
Equipment: Good shoes are required since the climb can be steep in sections with nothing but bare rock.
Water and sun screen are recommended.
Updated Sep 27, 2012
Address: Rua das Papoulas, Itacoatiara, Niteroi, RJ
Phone: (21) 2638-4411
NITEROI - YOU SHOULD THINK MORE ABOUT IT
RafaelTheSecond Says: Parque da Cidade is one of the best places in Rio's area where you can understand more about the city from ANOTHER CITY...Niteroi is so close to Rio that you can see all over, all the mountains, all the beaches and some islands!The sunset is a real playground for...
RafaelTheSecond Says: There is a viewpoint in the Bayside of Niteroi that no one knows, but it has such a fantastic SUNSET SPOT!!People say that BEST SUNSET in rio should be from the Sugar Loaf or at the Arpoador....NO NO NO...You will have to cross the bay and see the sunset from this lovely...
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Across the ~13km bridge (or the 20 minute ferry) from Rio is the quiet side of the Guanabara Bay. Niteroi has an old history, several waterfront military forts, old fishing villages and currently is a...
Nicknamed Cidade Sorriso (the Smile City), Niterói is just a short ride from downtown Rio across the Guanabara Bay. The city was founded in 1573 and was until 1975 the capital of the old state of...
I have two great friends in Niteroi. Leandro Magaldi and Eduardo Mattos. Sadly Eduardo tragically died in August 2005. I will never forget him.
RAISED IN NITEROI AND NO WORDS ABOUT IT??????
Very weird, for more than 3 years that I am a VtMember and I haven't thought about write about Niteroi. Such a wonderful city with so many HISTORY and also with so many personal stories that I would...
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