You will not go hungry on the beaches of Rio. However, you may be a little intimidated or overwhelmed by so many choices. Don’t worry, we’ll show you our favorite beach snacks, including the snacks that are an essential part of the Carioca beach experience.
Beach Food in Rio Details
In case you dont' feel like watching the video with the details above, here is a quick run down of our favorite beach snacks.
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- Biscoitos Globo – Baked manioc chips. Sweet or Salty. R$5
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- Matte – Sweet black tea. Add a splash of lemonade for an extra kick. Ask for a chorrinho (top off after you take your first sip). R$5
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- Acai – Frosty blend of acai berries topped off with granola. You can have it blended with bananas or strawberries (morango). R$5
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- Queijo Coalho – Grilled, semi-firm cheese covered in spices. R$5
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- Esfihas – Baked pastries filled with meat (carne), cheese (queijo), or vegetables (verduras). R$7
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- Empadas – Crusty pastries pastries filled with either meat (carne), chicken (frango), jerked beef (carne seca), or cheese (catupiry or queijo minas). R$3-5
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