Rio Companion

The Rio Companion

The Rio Companion is a smartphone app that makes discovering the best of iconic Rio de Janeiro effortless and enjoyably stress-free.

Developed by local experts, the Rio Companion is packed with independent reviews of the best restaurants right across the city. Whether you are visiting the bustling sporting centres of Barra da Tijuca or the stylish streets of Ipanema, the beaches of Copacabana or the world-famous Maracanã stadium, you will find the restaurants, bars, sights and venues you want, all clearly reviewed and beautifully detailed on GPS-driven maps.

With all the content stored locally on your phone, you can get all your essential content, travel advice, language pointers and security tips wherever you are in the city. Watch the beach volleyball competition and then easily find your nearest Brazilian barbecue house, or visit Cristo Redentor then pop to a restaurant or juice bar before hitting the beach.

The comprehensive listings have been compiled by a team of travel writers, restaurant critics and security experts living in the city, making the Rio Companion the most dependable guide to Rio de Janeiro. The app features:

What to See

From the best way to visit Cristo Redentor to the coolest samba clubs and galleries in the city, SEE has the inside track on 30 top sights and attractions.

Where to Eat

Whether it is a quick, vegetarian buffet or a famous churrascaria barbecue joint, the EAT includes 75 unmissable restaurants and bars.

Sports Venues

Complete venue guide with practical information and timetables for all the best sporting action happening across the city.

The Lowdown

A practical guide to the city, its customs and quirks, the LOWDOWN tells you everything from how to avoid getting overcharged by taxis to essential Portuguese phrases.

Security & Transport

Our security expert offers practical tips on staying safe in Rio, as well as Metro maps, places to avoid after dark and contact numbers for dependable taxis.