Praca Cruz Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro

Located between the business hustle and bustle of Centro and the rowdy party district of Lapa, Praca Cruz Vermelha is an unexpected oasis of calm in the center of the city. A pleasant square lined with swaying palm trees and handsome colonial houses, this residential spot is flanked by little neighborhood bars selling good-value, traditional Brazilian dishes and perfectly chilled beers. Just a few minutes' walk from the city's liveliest nightlife, this is a great place to enjoy a quiet, early-evening meal and drink before heading out to sample the craziness that is Lapa by night. - Lucy Bryson

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