Botequims.

The Brazilian equivalent of a dingy pub dive, these local watering holes are always a fun night out: perma-jammed Jobi / Av Ataulfo de Paiva, 1166b / Leblon / 2274 5055 / from 11am daily; beloved, near century-old Bar do Gomes / Rua Áurea, 26 / Santa Teresa / 2232 0822 / from noon daily / armazemsaothiago.com.br; and Academia da Cachaça / Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 / Leblon / 2239 1542 / from noon daily / academiadacachaca.com.br / for, duh...