Ipanema Beach

Ipanema Beach in Rio De Janeiro

Probably the most famous beach in the world, Ipanema Beach is an urban beach that has a broad band of soft sand, with relatively strong waves.  The beach is a major tourist draw and therefore hotels run the entire length of the beach.  Locals and tourists flock to the beach year round, and with all of its nightime lighting, beach goers stay well into the evening every night.

Across the famous sidewalk that borders Ipanema Beach, there are showers and toilets in the lifeguard stations.  In front of Ipanema Beach is the island of Palmas and Cagarras which are places suitable for diving and spearfishing and beyond Long Island, Rasa and Redonda.  To get to the islands, boats can be rented boats at the Gloria Marina in Marina Square or in Urca.

The walkway that borders Ipanema Beach is bordered by an extensive bike path that goes from Leblon (Avenida Niemeyer early) to Flamengo Park.  Kiosks sell various foods and drinks along the beach, but the basics are fresh coconut milk and sandwiches.  On Sundays the Av. Vieira Souto is closed to car traffic, from 8am to 6pm.  

The Muse of Bossa Nova, more than any girl, it is the Ipanema beach, which aureus in the 60's and 70's was the most fashionable beach in Rio, bearing this title today.

Along the Avenida Vieira Souto is Ipanema beach, between the Arpoador - surfers' favorite beach in this part of the Zona Sul - and the Garden of Allah, a point which marks the division between Ipanema and Leblon.
The side streets of Avenida Vieira Souto score points defined in the strip of sand, these points that focus on the various tribes.
Perhaps the most famous spot is the beach of Ipanema Posto 9, which is opposite the Rua Vinicius de Moraes (former Montenegro). It was there that a girl from Ipanema was bathing, taking the poet and composer Vinicius de Moraes to write the famous song "Girl from Ipanema," surprised to see it through.


In front of the Country Club, the club fechadíssimo of high society, between the streets of Hannibal and Henrique Dumont, focuses the youth of clueless preppies and the Rio

Already in front of Rua Farme de Amoedo ward is gay beach in Ipanema.

Symbol of music, art and bohemia, Ipanema beach, with Morro Dois Irmãos the background, is one of the finest views of the River


After the beach, cold draft beer is the best option, either the beginning or in the traditional Arpoador Garota de Ipanema (cnr and Vinicius de Moraes Prudente de Moraes).

The setting sun is elusive and has been featured in various chronicles. It is common for swimmers clap to this scenario. According Zuenir Ventura, the custom began with the journalist Carlos Leonam that to witness the spectacle, said: "This afternoon deserves a round of applause!" 'Immediately, the group that was to Posto 9 - Glauber Rocha, Joe Soares, Joao Saldanha, among others - began to applause. Then the publicist Roberto Duailib devoted scene, recreating it in a commercial sunscreen for television. The city, according to Nelson Rodriguez, booed by minute of silence was able also to applaud the sunset. "
For those who like shopping the best stores and boutiques are at Rua Visconde de Piraja, especially among Anibal de Mendonca and Farme de Amoedo.

In the vicinity of the Plaza N. Sa. Peace - the most beautiful square in Ipanema - the finest restaurants and in front of the Praça General Osório, Rua Teixeira de Melo, are the friendliest bars in the neighborhood.

 General Osório Square houses the traditional Arts and Crafts Fair (original Hippie) from Ipanema on weekends, with trinkets that go back to the golden years psychedelics as well as products for foreigners, as Brazilian gemstones and colored shirts.
In the Praça General Osório in Ipanema, is the Fountain of Saracura. The work was sculpted by Master Valentine in 1795 and is registered by the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage since 1938.
In this square is that it focuses in and out the Banda de Ipanema, at Carnival time.

One of the most popular beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema has a reputation for launching eternal fashion and cultural movements. The Tour in September (as it is called the area surrounding the station rescue number 9) is the most popular, bringing together people of all tribes at certain points - the public GLS is in front of Rua Farme de Amoedo, youth golden hits point at the time of Joana Angelica and the modern divide between the streets Vinicius de Moraes and Maria Quiteria. The boardwalk, kiosks and bicycle paths are moving all day. Opposite the beach is the archipelago Cagarras, accessible by boat tours departing from Marina da Glória.

Ipanema beach is located in Ipanema, in the southern city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most popular beaches in the city, lost in popularity only to the Copacabana beach, which is held every year the city's Eve. Ipanema beach inspired the composer Vinicius de Moraes when he released the song Girl from Ipanema, which was responsible for Tom Jobim tune. The beach is a meeting point of young audiences, especially near the post in September, attended by many artists.

Besides being a traditional meeting place for locals and tourists, the beach is used for the practice of various sports. Among the favorite activities are the skiboard surfing, racquetball, volleyball, soccer, footvolley. The main beach volleyball championships are broadcast throughout Brazil.

Ipanema beach is also the venue for outdoor concerts, which occur at night near the canal that divides the neighborhood of Leblon. Ranging from classical music presentations by renowned artists. In 2008, for example, the Bossa Nova concert 50 years with the participation of the biggest names in the genre, historically linked to the neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

 

Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro - RJ

 

Ipanema beach, located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, between Arpoador and the Garden of Allah, is one of the most famous beaches in the country and one of the busiest in town. With 2 km long, some areas of the beach has strong waves and currents and can be used for sports.

 

Throughout its history, beauty and charm of Ipanema Beach served as inspiration for poets, writers and composers. Among the inspirations of Ipanema beach are some of the world's best known songs from The Girl from Ipanema, one of the greatest classics of the bossa nova composer Vinicius de Moraes, until the most recent incidents, such as music group Ipanema outspoken. Moving is not lacking in Ipanema Beach, Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro is the soul of any visitor that it infects.

 

Ipanema is often frequented by both tourists to locals, the post 9 is the main meeting point for young people and also much frequented by artists and celebrities. All go to Ipanema, is to enjoy a good walk walk, a bike ride the bike path, or simply to make a coconut water with friends in one of several kiosks that are along the waterfront. The beach is also very often used for sports such as racquetball, soccer, foot volleyball, surfing skiboard, being the main paco's volleyball championships. And this does not occur only during the day, the night life in Praia Ipanema is also quite busy, even on the edge. Ipanema beach is often the scene of concerts that take place outdoors, ranging from concerts of classical music with concerts by famous artists of today. ... Learn more about Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro / RJ With foundation dating from 1894, Ipanema is one of the noblest districts of Rio de Janeiro. In addition to all the attractions of beach, some small details from Ipanema also receive special attention, as the boardwalk to the beach, all drawn on stone Portuguese.

Currently, the neighborhood is characterized as a residential neighborhood of upper middle class, whose average income of residents exceeds the mark of 40 thousand dollars a month. The income of residents of Ipanema ended up serving as a major attraction for expanding trade in the region, which were opened especially gifes luxury, where the headquarters of the jewelers H. Stern and Amsterdam Sauer, and shops of renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Mont Blanc. Other peculiar characteristics found in Ipanema are in the habit of applauding the sunset, launched by journalist Carlos Leon, and traditional carnival blocks as the block "Sympathy Almost In Love" and Banda de Ipanema. The neighborhood also has important cultural venues such as the Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim, Teatro Ipanema Ipanema Station and Film. Knowing a little about Ipanema Ipanema, to know that the neighborhood does not attract tourists from around the world only by the beauty of its beach, but also for its history and aura of Bossa Nova that hangs over the neighborhood. Several points of Ipanema are marked by figures such as the Girl from Ipanema Bar, frequented by Vinicius de Moraes and place of creation of the music of the same name.

 

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Cândido Mendes Theater (theater) - Teatro da Universidade Cândido Mendes em IpanemaRua Joana Angélica, 63 - IpanemaPhone:(21) 2267-7295 http://www.ucam.edu.br/comunidade/teatro.asp
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Distance: 0.19km from the Ipanema Beach
Ipanema (sightseeing) - Perhaps even more irresistible than the muse who inspired the song "Girl from Ipanema, " which immortalized it. Ipanema is certainly a famous meeting point of Rio de Janeiro. Sophisticated and an intense nightlife, the neighborhood is a happy gathering of beach, bars and shops. Permanent attraction during the day, the beach also receives a large number of visitors during the night. These are people who walk, play sports, fraternize k...
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Nossa Senhora da Paz Square (park) - The Square Our Lady of Peace is a public square in Rio de Janeiro, located in Ipanema. It is located between the streets Visconde de Pirajá, Joana Angélica, Barão da Torre and Maria Quitéria. It was part of the urbanization project coordinated by the Barão de Ipanema from 1894, and was officially opened on October 31, 1917, under the name Souza Ferreira Square. It was landscaped again in 1932, and received its current name in...
Address: Praça Ns. da Paz - Ipanema Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-030
Distance: 0.33km from the Ipanema Beach
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Restaurants near to Ipanema Beach


Quiosque do Pão de Queijo is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ipanema Beach and can be found at Av. Vieira Souto, s/n

Quiosque Quase Nove is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ipanema Beach and can be found at Av. Vieira Souto, s/n

Agraz is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ipanema Beach and can be found at Av. Vieira Souto, 460

Galani is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Ipanema Beach and can be found at Av. Vieira Souto, 460


Hotels near to Ipanema Beach


Ipanema Tower Residence HotelIpanema Tower Residence Hotel
Set in a prime location of Rio De Janeiro, Ipanema Tower Residence Hotel puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Laundry service/dry cleaning, elevator, 24hr room service, restaurant, business center are just some of the facilities on offer. Designed and decorated to make guests feel right...
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The Promenade Visconti Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Rio De Janeiro. The Promenade Visconti Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer, internet access, in room safe. Guests can experience the high standards of comfort whi...
Best Western Sol Ipanema HotelBest Western Sol Ipanema Hotel4 Star Rating
With its central location, Best Western Sol Ipanema Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Rio De Janeiro. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board. Hotel facilitie...
Caesar Park Ipanema HotelCaesar Park Ipanema Hotel5 Star Rating
With its central location, Caesar Park Ipanema Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Rio De Janeiro. With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 222 guestrooms at the hotel is well designed and fully equipped to cater to the demands of corporate and holiday travelers looking for unique accommodation in Rio De Janeiro. In-room facilities include non ...