Praia do Arpoador
Praia do Arpoador
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Neighborhood: Ipanema
Ipanema is considered Rio's crown jewel. It offers the best view of the sunset from Arpoador and is inspiration for the legendary song, “The Girl from Ipanema.” Ipanema is an upscale area, home to many high-end restaurants and luxury shops, many of which can be found on the charming Garcia d'Ávila Avenue. The neighbourhood is very rich culturally, housing many art galleries that show contemporary art. There is also a great variety of nightlife in the neighbourhood, which buzzes with many options for every taste.
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- General Osório • 7 min walk
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- sfarlandFlagstaff, Arizona164 contributionsYou're sleeping on this area if you haven't been here. The view of sunset is absolutely beautiful. I was not ready for the view. It is scorching hot during December, but sit here to watch sunset. It is absolutely beautiful. Take a swim if you'd like to and the view is amazing!Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 29, 2024
- NORMA GCastelar, Argentina4,733 contributionsIt is a beach that is used a lot by surfers, waiting for the waves with their boards. There is also the ARPOADOR stone or viewpoint, where people go to watch the sunset when it is clear. The sun hides behind the mountains and you have an excellent view of IPANEMA beach and LEBLON in the distance. There are a lot of stalls that sell you drinks, shots and other things.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 21, 2024
- PATO-BETOSan Martin, Argentina21,088 contributionsLots of surfers and impressive waves. It is not a beach to enjoy the sea. A large rock formation from where you can have good views. There is a path. People walk among the stones and sit and have a beer while enjoying the landscape. Surely the sunsets must be incredible.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 7, 2024
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Cecilia K
Buenos Aires, Argentina10 contributions
Aug 2023
The sunset from Arpoador is very beautiful. I also recommend the sunset from the Morro de Urca.
To enjoy the beach I prefer to move along Ipanema
It can be reached by bicycle. Be careful that at sunset it is difficult to find a parking space
To enjoy the beach I prefer to move along Ipanema
It can be reached by bicycle. Be careful that at sunset it is difficult to find a parking space
Written August 8, 2023
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Agustina B
Pergamino, Argentina6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Excellent ! I am a hotelier and this is one of the best hotels I have stayed in. It's Boutique.
Care in every detail. The sea view room is spectacular: the design, the comfort, the size and an unbeatable view of the sea, which has no noise at all, because no cars pass in front of it. It faces directly onto the beach. You can hear the Sea. The comfort and view of the room are unbeatable.
Breakfast is spectacular!
They have bicycles, umbrellas, chairs and parasols, on the beach, yoga classes.
The rooms and the hotel have a lot of design and excellent service!!! . Excellent location. It's worth staying! For me, it is the best hotel in Rio! I'll be back without a doubt!
Care in every detail. The sea view room is spectacular: the design, the comfort, the size and an unbeatable view of the sea, which has no noise at all, because no cars pass in front of it. It faces directly onto the beach. You can hear the Sea. The comfort and view of the room are unbeatable.
Breakfast is spectacular!
They have bicycles, umbrellas, chairs and parasols, on the beach, yoga classes.
The rooms and the hotel have a lot of design and excellent service!!! . Excellent location. It's worth staying! For me, it is the best hotel in Rio! I'll be back without a doubt!
Written October 14, 2023
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Yula
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May 2023 • Couples
The place is nice especially early in the morning (early morning in my humble opinion): it has big waves, a lot surfers, epic views and clean water. I don’t think it is safe there during the night and late evenings (smelly, had some trash, etc.) but must have for everyone.
Written May 29, 2023
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Gerardo d
Milan, Italy20 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Fantastic location. Excellent breakfast and internal services. The beach is a few meters away. I didn't give 5 because the rooms are small. If someone comes with a lot of suitcases it's a problem. But otherwise the bed is comfortable and the bathroom is not big but it's fine!!!
Written February 2, 2024
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Van Wilder
Cape Town, South Africa38 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Love this spot. Whether your arrive here at 6am in the morning or stay till sunset, this spot is always a buzz with activity. You will come across fitness junkies, beach goers, etc and could actually just stay all day people watching. Just my personal experience and although nothing has ever happened to me, I did feel a little unsafe climbing up onto the rock by myself at 6/7am. Although there were plenty people on the promenade, there weren’t many up on the rock. In fact the only people up on the rock that time of the morning was a few models doing a photoshoot. That being said, I did not experience anything untoward when I did make my way up there but just be careful as there’s no one around on top of the rock that early in the morning And keep in your mind that should you get approached, you’re a grongo and you don’t speak Portuguese. I have to stress, plenty of people down below on the promenade which makes it safe. However, at sunset, the rock is full as everyone is rushing to their favorite spot to catch the sunset, you simply must experience that for sure 👍🏻 Tip: I’ve been to Rio plenty of times and lived there for a year...DRESS LIKE A CARIOCA (local) for guys it means havaianas, sunga (shorts or denim shorts If you have to) and if you must carry a back pack then make sure it’s that drawstring back packs. No watches, no jewelry but you can wear your sunglasses. Keep your phone out of sight and don’t wear name brands that scream I’m a gringo (best to not where any t-shirt or sweater) and you’ll fit right in ;-) 👍🏻 Oh and when passing someone just nod and say bom dia or oi, tudo bem
Written February 12, 2020
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MarcioHaraguchi
Sao Paulo, SP1,209 contributions
Jan 2021
The view is increadible and the beach is so beautifull - early on the morning.
Perps and the general crowd that ocuppies every space of this place with no idea of social distance, does not like to wake up early. So, forget also about the sunset. Also is not recommendable to go if theres is not a pollice crew every corner of the place (on the rock and at the beach also).
If Brazil is a land of contrast, Rio is the capital. Any tourist there would make 100 K a year, the average of poor people in Brazil is less than 1 K. That´s why is not a good idea displaying anything of value there.
Perps and the general crowd that ocuppies every space of this place with no idea of social distance, does not like to wake up early. So, forget also about the sunset. Also is not recommendable to go if theres is not a pollice crew every corner of the place (on the rock and at the beach also).
If Brazil is a land of contrast, Rio is the capital. Any tourist there would make 100 K a year, the average of poor people in Brazil is less than 1 K. That´s why is not a good idea displaying anything of value there.
Written January 29, 2021
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Ney B
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8 contributions
Nov 2019
Arpoador is located at the end of Copacabana beach and the beginning of Ipanema beach. The beach is mostly a surfing one. However, it has a stunning panoramic view of Ipanema and Leblon The subshine with the panoramic view is really striking.
Written February 15, 2020
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carlosmp
Rio de Janeiro, RJ5,388 contributions
Jan 2020
This is the left extreme of Ipanema beach, near a rock where waves beat harder and the view is spectacular at sunset. Good for surfing and relatively calm, especially on weekdays. Crowdy on weekends.
Written January 13, 2020
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Eric D
Paris, France52 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Great little hotel directly on the beach. Only one in Rio. Renovation has been very good. Good decoration. Simple but nice and sound proof bedrooms. Great professional staff. Amazing breakfast in perfect spot. Only criticism is that the common area is not really comfortable. No sofas, no armchairs... it can look a bit like a hostel place when it is full of people working on their computer. Also when coming back at night there is reallynowhere nice to stay . I believe it would work to replace part of the long bank with a few sofas. Just an idea. Apart from this well done !
Written November 4, 2020
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Irene Eng
New York City, New York2,992 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
A smaller beach, W of Copacabana with great sunset view. It's an easy walk from Copacabana Fort.
We were there on their holiday Monday, the beach is jammed with people. The waves are pretty strong to swim. It has access to a beach that faces east, which has relative calm water.
We entered the park at Garota de Ipanema, which has access to the beach. ... more pix on Google Maps
We were there on their holiday Monday, the beach is jammed with people. The waves are pretty strong to swim. It has access to a beach that faces east, which has relative calm water.
We entered the park at Garota de Ipanema, which has access to the beach. ... more pix on Google Maps
Written March 1, 2024
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Olá, sou de Barra do Piraí e vou pegar o trem até a central do Brasil. Alguém pode me indicar uma praia próxima e me explicar como faço pra chegar?
Written January 19, 2021
Eu fui ao Rio por duas vezes e nõo vi praia que de para se banhar por perto do centro, mas as praias não são longe, de uber chega rapidinho. Fico em Copacabana hospedada, mas tem a praia do Flamengo que fica mais próxima do centro
Written January 20, 2021
Buen clima, en esa fecha, y muy lindo lugar , recomendable.Saludos.
Written January 8, 2019
Que tal,viajamos con mi familia a Copacabana y vamos a alquilar un auto ,el tema es que el hotel no nos asegura el estacionamiento hasta el momento de llegada.si alguno sabe por favor si se puede dejar el auto en la calle o hay estacionamientos 24 ha. Muchas gracias.
Written December 5, 2018
Hola! En las calles transversales a la avenida se puede estacionar.El tema es encontrar lugar.Hay estacionamientos 24 hs.
Written December 5, 2018
Que recaudos de.seguridad hay que tener en rio
Y que parte de la ciudad sugieren para alojarse?
Written August 8, 2018
Hola Lucas. Los recaudos de seguridad que hay que tener en Río son los mismos que en cualquier ciudad grande, ni más ni menos que lo que estamos acostumbrados a hacer en casa; vestimenta simple y sin ostentar (joyas,carteras,celulares,etc).Si vas en auto, ventanillas altas, sobre todo en embotellamientos, muy comunes en Rio. Yo viaje con mi familia y usamos el transporte publico sin problemas,incluso con el cochecito; metro,omnibus y tranvía. La única recomendación es preguntar bien qué tomar para no tener sorpresas. A nosotros nos pasó de equivocarnos de omnibus para volver a ipanema y terminar en la entrada de una de las fabelas más populares. No pasa nada.Ir con poco, tranquilo y sin hablar mucho.
El metro es muy seguro. Por eso conviene elegir alojamiento cerca de las estaciones que se pueden ver en google maps. Para mí la zona del Arpoador es ideal, lindos hoteles, en medio de las dos playas, y de las dos ferias, cerca del metro y del fuerte de copacabana, lugar ideal para tomar algo por las tardes con una vista increible de Río.
Nunca hice playa en Río, porque prefiero las playas más limpias y tranquilas que hay cerca (como buzios, Angra o Cabo frio). Pero ahí sí recomiendan tener cuidado de no dejar pertenencias cuando vas al agua. En la calle no te sentis inseguro, salvo en el centro cuando ya estan cerrando, igual que acá. Para salir de noche te recomiendo Ipanema.
Actualmente la ciudad está militarizada, por eso a pesar de la fama es más segura que otras ciudades de Brasil como por ejemplo Natal, donde no te sentís tan segura andando en la calle.
Written August 13, 2018
Existem marginais dispostos a te roubar na pedra do Arpoador enquanto se vô o pôr do sol ?
Written March 7, 2018
Nas vezes mais recentes nas quais estive lá, havia muito policiamento ostensivo. Entretanto as recomendações que faço, valem para qualquer lugar ponto turístico do mundo atualmente: Não ande cheio de joias, não exiba máquinas fotográficas caras ou pacotes de dinheiro, se vista com discrição e acima de tudo: fique sempre alerta ao que acontece ao seu entorno.
Written July 9, 2018
Hola! el agua es más cristalina que en copacabana???
Written February 24, 2018
Arpoador es bonito para ver el atardecer. La playa es como las demás con mucha piedra. Ipanema , Leblon dan la sensación de ser mas limpias....
Written February 26, 2018
Vou pro rio dia 22/02 ainda é verão? Como são as temperaturas?
Written December 21, 2017
É um super verão!
Atenção aos valores de barracas e cadeiras de praia, eles costumam perder a mão nessa época. Se puder levar a sua térmica com água, sucos, uns snacks (economizará bastante). Também bastante protetor, bone e óculos de sol.
Outra preocupação: muita atenção aos pivetes, principalmente perto da pedra do arpoador. Evite levar muito dinheiro, não ande com cordões e sem mexer muito em celulares e máquinas fotográficas. Antes de pegar sempre olhe para ver a segurança no entorno e grupos querendo tumultuar.
Como disseram: as praias pro Recreio , Prainha, Grumari e Barra de Guaratiba são as melhores!!!
Written December 22, 2017
Bonjour,
Je me permets une petite question vu les informations trouvées sur le net à propos de la sécurité actuellement à Rio. Vous aviez un appareil photo avec vous ou avez-vous pris vos photos avec votre téléphone? Nous partons à Rio prochainement et nous demandons comment prendre des photos sans risquer de se faire arracher notre iphone ou notre appareil photo (quand on lit certains forums, il y a de quoi devenir parano...)
Merci d'avance pour votre réponse.
Bàv,
Cathy
Written September 21, 2017
Bonjour Cathy!
Las fotos que he tomado en la mayor parte de mi viaje han sido con mi teléfono celular. Hay fotos que merecen ser tomadas con una cámara fotográfica, sin embargo mi consejo es no exponer su propia seguridad.
Antes de mi viaje a Río escuche también muchas precauciones respecto a la seguridad, y aunque los ladrones no están a la vista, yo preferí siempre no exponer mi seguridad: para tomar fotos en la calle, use mi celular y nunca estuve en lugares poco concurridos o aislados. En general Río es una ciudad con muchas personas y nuchas turistas, en unas partes más que en otras. Copacabana e Ipanema son lugares muy concurridos, pero donde definitivamente yo recomiendo ser más cuidadoso es en El Centro (Arcos de Lapa y los alrededores antes de llegar a las escaleras de Celaron. Estos últimos lugares están en una zona donde hay mucho habitante de calle y es peligroso. Recomiendo llegar carro, caminar por ahí no es una buena experiencia y si puede ser riesgoso para la seguridad. Solo tomar fotos en esos lugares con la cámara del teléfono. En las playas a donde vayas (Copacabana, Ipanema...) puede llevar su cámara fotográfica, aunque no es tan necesario. Puede usarla pero guárdela al irse la playa y no la muestre cuando camine: nunca lo hice y tampoco vi nunca a nadie caminar con una cámara en la mano, creo que la gente tiene precaución.
Donde si puede llevar la cámara y no puede faltar y no pasa nada: Barrio Urca, ya que es un barrio de alto estrato y muy bonito, y al cerro de Corcovado.
Si tienes más preguntas, no dudes en consultarme!
Written September 22, 2017
Qué lugares disponibles para estacionar hay en la zona ??
Written March 14, 2017
Fabián, no te recomiendo alquiler de auto en Rio de Janeiro. Con los Juegos Olimpicos Rio desarrollo una extensa Red de subtes, buses, tranvias , que hace innecesario tener un auto. Es practicamente imposible encontrar estacionamiento gratuito en las cercanias.
Written March 15, 2017
Como podemos llegar desde Ipanema? Hay un bus público que nos lleve?
Written January 23, 2017
Hola! La mejor forma de llegar al Arpoador desde Ipanema es ir caminando por la playa, en dirección a Copacabana. La caminata es fácil porque podes ir por la playa o las veredas y el ambiente es fenomenal. Si vas en ojotas tene cuidado al subir al Arpoador porque existe el riesgo de resbalar, lo mejor seria ir en algun zapato cerrado con agarre. Por último, si después de disfrutar de la vista queres ir para Copacabana, vas a tener que volverte una cuadra o dos, porque no hay paso directo del Arpoador a esa playa. Suerte, espero que la pases genial!
Written January 23, 2017
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