Sugar Loaf Mountain is an astonishing block of rock that offers some of the best views over Rio de Janeiro. It opens from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. so you should have time to go up after a day of business. Photo: Dirlei Dionísio

For a taste of the real Brazilian nightlife, head to Lapa, a vibrant neighborhood filled with bars, restaurants, live music, samba clubs and true carioca parties. The best place to land is the corner of Mem de Sa with Lavradio streets. Photo: Lapa 40 Graus

Seal your business deal over delicious authentic Brazilian meat at Churrascaria Palace in the beautiful Copacabana neighborhood. Palace offers different cuts of meat plus a variety of seafood as well as good wine to pair.
Photo: Churrascaria Palace

Catch a show at the Municipal Theatre, a lavish cultural venue since 1909 with flamboyant chandeliers, murals, stained-glass windows, and gilded mirrors. A beautiful experience even if just to visit. Photo: Pedro França, Ministério da Cultura