Have tea and biscuits surrounded by magnificent 19th-century decor in this tea room, where you can see why Rio was once known as the Paris of the south. Good place for a break during a weekday visit to the Centro district, off the beach/bikini/samba beaten track.
Rua Gonçalves Dias 32, Centro www.confeitariacolombo.com.br
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