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Ipanema Beach

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 3 other guides
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Ranked #10 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 564 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bodies of Water
Activities: Sunbathing, Golfing
Fee: No
Owner description: Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of...... more » Owner description: Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries and luxurious apartment buildings. « less
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Dallas, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“beautiful sand and view of the big rock islands”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

this is a very nice beach...and nice to just stroll on the beautiful boardwalk, too More

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Piraeus, Greece
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nice beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Cute beach. The most important thing is that it has a great vibe.... It's great being with your friends, relaxing with a beer or a coco water. This part of the city behind the beach it's great. Better than copacabana and the crowd there, it has great shops and restaurants. Don't forget to buy bikinis from 'salinas'.....I personally loved it. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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“Beach is beautiful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Beach is beautiful. Can't wait to visit again. Wonderful sunny day. More

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amsterdam
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Sunset at Ipanema”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

You will never forget... one of the best reasons to be there More

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toulouse
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Ipanema beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Drink a coco water under the sun ...Just a dream ! More

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Doha, Qatar
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Ipanema”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Can't decide if I like this more or Copacabana. Both has a very nice athmosphere. Cool sandcastles, people selling everything, little restaurants selling fresh juices, coconut drinks, beers and lot more. More

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Chicago, IL
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great Big Beaches and Nice Restaurants”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Very nice beaches not as dirty and crowded as Copacabana beach. Great restaurants in trendy neighborhood not far from beach. More

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Los Angeles
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Hip beach with many beautiful people”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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I loved the beach in Rio. Ipanema is definitely one of the most famous beaches with great looking people and food/drinks being delivered while you sit on the beach. More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Best Urban Beach in Rio”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Whatever you want, you will find it here. Stay for the sunset! More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Iconic Beach.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Iconic beach that has evolved during my lifetime. The scenery, the beach activity, the site of people exercising, the lack of motor traffic on a Sunday. The nature of the town behind the beach, with shops & restaurants. More

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