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Ipanema - Leblon
An air of hip sophistication resonates throughout the streets of Ipanema - Leblon, two adjacent upmarket neighborhoods. The Atlantic Ocean laps at a golden sand beach while fashion outlets line the pavements of leafy boulevards. Beach bars serve delicious street food, galleries promote local artists and the nightlife swings to the infectious sounds of bossa nova and samba.
Start by exploring the long stretch of beach that fronts both neighborhoods. Walk along the soft sand or join bikers, joggers and skaters on the wide esplanade. Visit the beachfront botecos, bars that offer beer, cocktails, soft drinks and snacks. Sample a salgadinho, a fried dough snack stuffed with a savory filling.
Watch surfers ride big waves and take a dip in the cool water. Be mindful that the current is sometimes very strong here. If you like to keep active on the beach, join a game of soccer, footvolley or volleyball. Another popular beach sport is frescobol, played with small racquets and a rubber ball.
Away from the beach, Ipanema - Leblon’s streets are a paradise for shoppers. Find independent retailers, luxury brands and shopping malls along Rua Garcia d'Avila and Rua Visconde de Pirajá. Go to General Osório Square on a Sunday to browse the handicraft stalls of the Ipanema Hippie Fair.
While you are in the area, experience some of its prominent cultural attractions. See displays of precious stones at the Amsterdam Sauer Museum and study contemporary works at the Ipanema Art Gallery.
As the afternoon turns to evening, make a point of going to the Aproador rock formation nestled between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. This is a popular spot to watch sunsets.
Enjoy a night out at the varied selection of cocktail lounges, pubs, live music venues and restaurants. Bar Garota de Ipanema, formerly known as Veloso Bar, is where the international hit record The Girl from Ipanema was written.
Ipanema - Leblon is one of the most popular areas in the city and is well connected to public transport routes. On Sundays, the beach road is closed to traffic.
Guide to Exploring around Ipanema
Best Lodging Options Near Ipanema
Sol Ipanema Hotel
Avenida Vieira Souto 320, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJGreat location, excellent service, delicious breakfast
Arena Ipanema Hotel
Rua Francisco Otaviano 131, Rio de Janeiro, RJGreat safe location, amazing breakfast, friendly staff, nice room
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Vieira Souto 80, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJThis is a very modern, chic hotel. The lighting ais a little too dark for my taste but the facility is beautiful.
Hotel Arpoador
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ100 percent excellent. All brand new and spiffy. Great staff!!! Super food. Love the location. I will be back!!!
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Avenida Vieira Souto 460, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJGreat property located near the beach! I will staying at the sister resort in Columbia, so I decided to stay here as well. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Also, like that there weren’t many hotels located nearby in Ipanema, so it didn’t seem over saturated with people. Towards the end of our stay, ...
Mar Ipanema Hotel
Rua Visconde De Piraja, 539 Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJPleasant stay at the Hotel. Good location, close to beach , shops and restaurants . Friendly helpful staff.
Hotel Praia Ipanema
Avenida Vieira Souto 706 Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJIn room service could have been better! We had to call often to get our room done, especially on the days that we rested more.
Ipanema Inn
Rua Maria Quiteria 27, Rio de Janeiro, RJGreat location and the staff are very supportive.. rooms are small and spare.. it’s very charming
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