Mother’s Day in Rio de Janeiro – and throughout Brazil – always falls on the second Sunday in May. So it’s quite common for families to get together at home to have lunch and celebrate the date. But if you’re looking for a tip for a gift or to enjoy with your mother, check out our list!
Stroll in the open air in Rio de Janeiro’s parks
Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and this includes the many parks scattered around the city.
Whether you want to do some physical activity, ride a bike, have a picnic or just admire the surrounding nature, it’s worth the trip. So take advantage of Mother’s Day in Rio for an unpretentious day out in the company of your loved ones.
Take a cultural tour of galleries and theaters
If you and your mother love a cultural program, take advantage of the fact that Rio de Janeiro is buzzing with lots of cool exhibitions!
One tip is to visit the art galleries with this special itinerary we’ve prepared here.
Enjoy lunch in a restaurant overlooking the sea!
Your mother deserves a fancy lunch, doesn’t she?
So take the opportunity to impress her at the Alloro al Miramar restaurant, located in the five-star Miramar Hotel by Windsor, on Copacabana Beach. There you’ll find a menu of à la carte dishes created especially for the occasion by chef Michele Petenzi.
📌Avenida Atlântica, 3668 – Copacabana
Take your mother for a spa day
On Saturday and Sunday, Uptown Barra will offer a free Mothers’ Spa, with special services.
From a focal back massage to an extremity massage (head, hands and feet) and a revitalizing facial with a clay mask, in partnership with Rio Season Spa. Take the opportunity to bring your mother!
📌Avenida Ayrton Senna, 5.500 – Barra da Tijuca
Ensure Sunday’s dessert
If Mother’s Day takes place at home, with the traditional Sunday lunch, then the best option is to have a delicious dessert to round off the day.
One tip is the Torta di Mamma, a special edition of Momo Gelato for the date. It’s delicious, made with raspberry cream, added to a layer of Momo’s artisan cocoa brigadeiro and topped with a fine white chocolate ganache. Everyone will love it!
Pamper your mother with a gift card
If you have no idea what to get your mother, invest in a Fever gift card.
It’s valid for 1 year and can be used for all Fever experiences: shows, concerts, restaurants, Candlelight concerts and much more! She’ll love it!
