The most famous beach and neighborhood in Rio, Copacabana is located in the heart of south zone district and reserves for your visitors a breathtaking view of the City, mountains and de sea.
Surrounded by Fort Copacabana and Fort Duque de Caxias, Copacabana and Leme have more than 80 hotels for all budgets and is the neighborhood more visited in Rio for tourists.
Your sands crowded by rented sun umbrellas and chairs, salesperson offering the traditional beach's snacks, drinks, biscoito globo (flour biscuit), chá mate com limão (Mate with Ice tea) and caipirinhas.
Broadwalk in Copacabana (Internet)
What to do
The main attraction in Copacabana is your beach. Resting or playing sports, the sands of Copacabana will be a good Idea. Frescobol, beach volley, beach soccer, slackline and stand up paddle are usual here.
Stand up paddle class on the Copacabana Beach (Internet)
If you don't like to getting some burns on the sand. Don't worry! There are Restaurants, bars, and kiosks at all over Avenida Atlântica.
In the evenings a souvenir's fair attracts visitors near Rio Othon Hotel to buy t-shirts, and touristic goods.
Souvenir fair at Avenida Atlântica (internet)
A new fantastic museum, called Museu da Imagem e do Som, MIS (Image and Sound Museum) will concentrate much of the Brazilian cultural and creative industry.
Museu da Imagem e do Som will open soon (internet)
Other significant experience in Copacabana is to have breakfast or to watch the sunset drinking some beer or wine in Fort Copacabana.
Confeitaria Colombo at Forte de Copacabana (Internet)
Planning your trip:
Reserve some hours to walk without compromise on famous boardwalk tiled with waves made with Portuguese stones. You will see sand's sculptures, streets artists and appreciate the magnificent Copacabana landscape. There are at the boardwalk, kiosks with clean restrooms and at lifeguard post showers to take down the salted sea's water.
Sand's Sculpture at Copacabana Beach (internet)
The News year eve is the most highlight in Copacabana. The Fireworks show during around 15 mins and paints the sky with lights in a beautiful show.
Where to Stay
There are a lot of hotels and hostels in Copacabana, cool Inns, and Huge Luxury Hotels. We have searched some of best options to stay in "Copa." Enjoy It! ;-)
With a breathtaking view of Copacabana Beach, Windsor Atlântica is one of most famous hotels in Copa. Check here reviews and availability at book.com.
2. Porto Bay
Che Lagarto is located just three blocks far to the beach and is near from subway station. Dormitories at Che Lagarto Hostel Copacabana excited have air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Check here availability and reviews at book.com.
Ideally situated 200 meters from Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, Miguel Lemos's Apartment boasts contemporary décor, free WiFi access and air conditioning.
JW Marriot is one of most luxury hotels in Rio. They keep a private area for guest at the beach, and is very well located, in front Copacabana Beach and near to metro station. Check reviews and availability at booking.com.
This charming and cozy Hostel is close to the beach and de metro station. There are private room and shared. Check reviews and availability at booking.com.
