There's no other place like la Avenida Atlántica, they close part of the avenue so you can find people running, skateboarding or just promenading all along the boulevard. There're also lot's of kioscs where you can grab a drink while watching people playing. And most important, I did feel safe strolling down the avenue, even by the night.

The temperature was right but the area is far too busy with noisy traffic. Bank holidays is not the ideal time to visit.

Probably the most athletic city to visit. Dress in Speedos or Bikimis and flip flops for comfort for beach activities.

Avenida Atlantica is the buzzing backbone of Copacabana Beach. There's a nice market every night and on Sundays the outer lanes of the avenue is closed for traffic and bustles with wheelers , walkers and runners of all kinds. Leme is my favorite part - and most tranquil. The Leme fort is open for visits and you can climb the... More

Avenida Atlantica is the place you want to be! It has the best hotels, restaurants and activities. The best part is that they close part of it on Sunday's so you can jog or rent a bike to ride. It located right on Copacabana beach, so the sand and the waves are right there!

I love Rio´s Beach but there is no more options to stay on Av. Atlantica. There you can se people playing volleyball, running, biking till midnight. You also have an open artesan market at night. Clean, noisy but beautiful views of the beach.

I traveled Rio extensively while visiting. Avenida Atlantica is the place to be for its beach, views and proximity to everything else.

Lots of food and drinks along the beach.Mosaic pavements are beautiful. In the evenings there is a street market that sells lots of souvenirs at good prices.

By all means stroll along but keep a tight grip of your belongings. Nice walk along a good wide boulevard. You can watch the old guys playing volleyball while holding their gut in and pretending they are still teenagers, or wonder at the way Brazilians seem to want to flaunt every bit of their bodies on the beach. Plenty of... More