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Rio de Janeiro cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Rio de Janeiro where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

Arpoador / Galeria River, Rio de Janeiro

Hidden Galeria River coffee bar for precise espresso and V60, rotating Brazilian coffees, house-made cookies, and a quiet beach-adjacent pause.

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City: Rio de Janeiro Intent: Must Visit

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