Princesa Isabel was de facto ruler of Brazil in the 19th century and a key fighter for the…read moreabolition of slavery. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_de_Brasil One of the most wonderful Isabels in history!

This cultural space is ideally located just across from the beach in Ipanema and houses a small…read moreindie movie theater. While the cultural nature of the house suggests more art than movies, it predominately operates as a movie house. The screening rooms are fairly dated, but the film selection is typically great (and features a nice selection of local and foreign options).

We were supposed to visit Roxy the day before but our plane didn't leave until the next morning…read more The Crew timed out. Roxy was an excellent experience!!! The music and dancing was amazing! The food was delicious! That was the first time I'd had cheese rolls. We wanted more, but we could only have one each. They had other breads for us to choose from, but only gave each person the cheese roll. I enjoyed our time listening and dancing with the entertainers. Ten stars.

I went to see the Roxy Show and it was a really great performance. I purchased the show-only…read morepackage for R $396 with the welcome drink, so I can't comment on the food. The price was on the high end but I felt the quality of the show was commendable. Our seats were excellent although it was a smaller venue so any seat would be decent. That said, the show itself was an impressive spectacle that takes you through Rio's main regions and traditions. The performers also had great interaction with the crowd, which made it a fun and memorable evening. If you are looking for a fun evening in Rio and didn't come for Carnaval this is a great option!