Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro (must see)
Ipanema Beach is known as one of the most refined beaches in Rio. This is largely due to the influence of the Ipanema neighborhood. Ipanema offers its own private educational institutions, museums and high-priced real estate. Because of this, the locals visiting Ipanema tend to be sophisticated and artsy.
The beach still draws its fair share of surfers and sunbathers. Beach sports are popular at Ipanema as well. Volleyball and football are so popular at the beach that a new sport, footvolley, was created to combine the two.
Ipanema has long been a beach that has drawn the artistic types, but it became a worldwide sensation when the song "The Girl from Ipanema" reached acclaim in 1962.
One of the most popular activities at Ipanema Beach occurs each evening. Locals and tourists gather at the beach to watch the sunset. Many bow to the sunset, but most clap their hands in joy as they watch the sun sink into the Atlantic Ocean.
Why You Should Visit:
Beautiful beach – fun to swim at, hang out, or play a game of volleyball. The sand is soft and the water is clear. Plenty of vendors nearby to take care of all of your food, drink, and seating needs. The beach is clean, safe (but beware of thieves) and well lighted 24/7.
The beach still draws its fair share of surfers and sunbathers. Beach sports are popular at Ipanema as well. Volleyball and football are so popular at the beach that a new sport, footvolley, was created to combine the two.
Ipanema has long been a beach that has drawn the artistic types, but it became a worldwide sensation when the song "The Girl from Ipanema" reached acclaim in 1962.
One of the most popular activities at Ipanema Beach occurs each evening. Locals and tourists gather at the beach to watch the sunset. Many bow to the sunset, but most clap their hands in joy as they watch the sun sink into the Atlantic Ocean.
Why You Should Visit:
Beautiful beach – fun to swim at, hang out, or play a game of volleyball. The sand is soft and the water is clear. Plenty of vendors nearby to take care of all of your food, drink, and seating needs. The beach is clean, safe (but beware of thieves) and well lighted 24/7.
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Ipanema Beach on Map
Sight Name: Ipanema Beach
Sight Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (See walking tours in Rio de Janeiro)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (See walking tours in Rio de Janeiro)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
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