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Copacabana has been for many years, one of the reasons why people want to know Rio. The "Little Princess of the Sea" as it once was "depicted" on a song still keeps its charm - despite of not being considered the fanciest neighborhood in town anymore...
I may be a little suspect... I live in there... but I really love it. It's the most democratic and ecletic melting pot.. You will find there a little bit ( or a lot... ) of everything from glamour to decadence. From urban chaos to cozy little places where you may think you have been abducted to a small city, with parks and lots of green areas almost hidden but a delight to be discovered.
To better understand it, take your time, and use one or two days exploring all its possibilities. there's fun for everyone. Leave a Comment
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The name Copacabana has a Bolivian origin... Where there is the fort today, once was a chapel which housed a XVII century image of Our Virgin Lady of Copacabana, brought by the Portuguese from a small village around Lake Titicaca in Bolivia.
That chapel would later be demolished for the construction of The Copacabana Fort.
The Fort was built in 1914 to defend Guanabara Bay,and offers visitors many interesting attractions from the amazing panoramic views to the Army Historical Museum - and you will find there a nice spot to have a coffe and pastry, a branch of the "Confeitaria Colombo".
There is an entrance fee of $2 to visit the fort. Leave a Comment
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Framed by the wavy black and white mosaics of Avenue Atlântica, there are in fact 2 separate beaches in here: Leme (one kilometer) and Copacabana, (just over three kilometers).
This beach houses Rio's famous New Year's celebration which attracts over 2 million people from all over the world - most dressed in white for good luck, following a local tradition and it is really beautiful. Beautiful for the people, all in white, celebrating joyfully; beautiful for the Yemanjá rites with flowers on the sand and sea; beautiful for the wonderful fireworks display. A must see and a must experience at least once in a lifetime, indeed!
During the summer international championships of beach soccer, volleyball and other sports are promoted in arenas along the beach. Leave a Comment
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This is by far one of my favorite places in Rio. It is true that its fame has declined. Some points (like Help disco) is the point of prostitutes, even the taxi drivers warn you about it. You cannot swim in Copacabana beach without getting hit, if lucky, to a plastic bottle, clothes or paper stuff. In addition, you cannot also expect to walk around past midnight, especially in the area of Barata Ribeiro street, without running into beggers sleeping or drunk people singing trying to get home.
But it still have its appeal and attraction in several points. It still hold a very variety of restaurantes a quilo (where you can get delicious food and meat by paying its weight) of good quality and cheap prices.
Besides, the area of Avenida Atlantica is not only beautiful, but also very safe, especially from Posto 4 to Posto 6 (don't know about Posto 1-3). Actually, I found it more stimulating to do jogging and walking in Avenida Atlantica than in rua Vieira Soto (next to Ipanema beach). You'll also find lots of people doing any types of activities in here.
The accomodation in this area is also reasonably priced, because they cannot longer compete with Ipanema or Leblon. Plus it is also safe, because most of the biggest hotels are located here and police circulate more frequently now to guarantee safety to tourists. I strongly recommed lodging here just if the place is in the beach or maximum two blocks away from the beach (till rua Nossa Senhora da Copacabana).
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Next to Forte de Copacabana you will find the fishermen's corner, which has been there for over 100 years...
It is a charming spot and it is amazing to see those fishermen actually making a living right in the heart of one of Rio's most urban areas.
It is nice going there early in the morning - just before the sunrise - and seeing them bringing the fish. Fresh fish for sale there every morning... Leave a Comment
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I truely enjoyed my walk on Copacabana. It was about 2 o'clock at night and it was only me and another girl walking.
After listening how dangerous it is to walk at night and to bring around camares, I had taken my oldest camera with me. That explains the quality of the picture :)
Nobody robbed us and I wish I ahd taken my digital camera with me. Leave a Comment Address: Copacabana
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Beach kiosks are open around the clock, offering refreshments and snacks.They are a good place to have a coconut water after jogging, riding your bike or rollerblading along the beach. Or - if you do not feel like working out - to just watch others doing it... Leave a Comment Address: Impossible not to notice them...Directions: There are plenty of them.... on every beach
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Copacabana is a well known area of Rio . I personally don't like much the area as it's gettin more and more unsafe, specially if you go to the interior zone. The beachfront though is still safe. Here is where the famous hotel Copacabana Palace is situated.
A center of activity both night and day, its beach is lined with kiosks, a bicycle path and racks, lifeguard posts, public showers and bathrooms, hotels, bars and open-air restaurants.
There are two separate beaches here: Leme and Copacabana. Copacabana remains one of the favourite beaches for tourists who travel to Rio. Leave a Comment
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I love Copacabana beach. It was summer, but the weather wasn't tempting to get into the water. Nevertheless, the fun was there. Strolling back and forth on the beach, sitting down for a glass of Caipirinia, or a cocconut, grabbing a con on the cob, , and the music all over the place. Leave a Comment
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This is another view from the Fort....
This small beach lies between the Fort and Arpoador Rocks ( seen in the back ) is a surf point and also where some bodysurf championships take place.
( here, a link for a bodysurf page - just in portuguese, sorry... ) Leave a Comment
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