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Avenida Atlantica

| beachfront of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ranked #20 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 214 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Fee: No
Owner description: Avenida Atlantica, with the iconic wavy sidewalk mosaic of Roberto Burle Marx, is ideal for strolling along Copacabana Beach. It is lined with...... more » Owner description: Avenida Atlantica, with the iconic wavy sidewalk mosaic of Roberto Burle Marx, is ideal for strolling along Copacabana Beach. It is lined with beachside kiosks offering refreshments such as a chilled coconut, and at the far end is a quaint area where fishermen bring their fresh catch ashore. « less
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Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This is one of the most beatiful streets I have ever seen in my life. The skyscrapers line up across from the beach form an interesting ambiance and the sugar loaaf spotted in the deep north side is beautiful ! BEWARE ! THERE ARE CRACK USERS AT AVENIDA ATLANTICA AND BARAO DE IPANEMA CORNER, NEAR HOTEL PESTANA. WE HAVE BEEN... More

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Sao Paulo, Brazil
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Avenida Atlantica means Copacabana Beach, the most famous beach of Rio. Enjoy the atmosphere,sit in a bar or restaurant, stroll by the entire length of the beach... You will get the real native carioca way of life! 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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Very nice street for long walks. Try the churros with dulche de leche, they are selling them everywhere! More

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wimbledon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Brilliant to walk the whole lenght from the Fort to Leme, watch rio life as you stroll along the wide broadwalk, with many bars and cafes scattered along its lengh, At night the whole area comes alive with street markets, live music at the open air cafes and the cariocas all enjoying their fantastic city, and the views, well you... More

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Winchester
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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person found this review helpful

I prefer to walk down Arpoador and Ipanema beach because there are less vendors and less people. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
2
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Just like all other beach resorts in all other countries More

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Buenos aires
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Atlantica is the central nerve of the Copacabana and Ipanema. There you can see the Cariocas life. Is very interesting and there are cafeterias and restaurants. You can enjoy by bicycle, rollers or running. The art of burle Marx make the place more fantastic More

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Nahariya
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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A very impressive, large boulevard. A good possibility for see beaches, hotels, souvenir and handy crafts markets, soccer and volleyball players, jogging etc. More

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Top Contributor
102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
1
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We spent an afternoon walking one entire stretch - what a great way to be in Rio! More

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Oslo, Norway
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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Like the title says. Has many beach-bars on the beach side and restaurants on the city-side. Great in the evening for a stroll or a jog like all the locals seems to like also. More

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