Travel Reference
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Praia de Copacabana
Rio's most famous stretch of
beach is a vast 4-mile (6.4-km)
sweep of powder-fine sand along
the shores of the Atlantic. It is
backed by a broad, four-lane
avenue studded with towering
hotels and Art Deco apartment
blocks, the most famous being
the Copacabana Palace hotel
(see p112)
. The avenue is lined
on either side by wavy dragon's-
tooth pavements and has cafés
and juice kiosks running along
its length
(see pp24-5)
.
@
Ipanema and
Toulon in Ipanema
cafés in Rio
(see pp90-91)
. Top
Brazilian brands like Lenny,
Andrea Saletto, and Antonio
Bernardo vie for street space
with international names such as
Louis Vuitton. And although it is
possible to find bargains in
shops like Toulon
(see p90)
,
prices are generally well above
the Brazilian average.
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Map M5
• Ipanema
Leblon Beachlife
Ipanema and Leblon beaches are
where fashion-conscious and gay
and lesbian Rio comes to lounge
and relax in the sun. An after-
noon here is an essential Rio de
Janeiro experience. Bring as little
as possible. Sun-shades, deck
chairs, snacks, and drinks are
readily available on the beaches.
If you plan on swimming, beware
the strong waves and cold water
(see pp26-7).
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Ipanema's Fashionable
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Os Dois Irmãos
The “Two Brothers” - twin
peaks that tower over Leblon -
look particularly beautiful at
dusk, when the sky turns pink
and the waves are bottle-green.
There is a look-out point from
a gap in Os Dois Irmãos that
boasts great views over Leblon
and Ipanema, and is reachable
from the beach end of Avenida
Ataúlfo de Paiva in Leblon.
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Map K6 • Leblon
Streets
Ruas Garcia d'Avila, Visconde de
Pirajá, and Nascimento da Silva
in Ipanema are home to the
most exclusive designer
boutiques, jewelry shops, and
The Gay Pride flag on Ipanema beach
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