as the sun sets, copacabana empties to leave
room for the many beach soccer games played on the sand, side by
side with beach-volley, joggers, and some fishermen.
in fact, the night on
copacabana beach
belongs to the fishermen, some recreational, and some earning a
living with it, sailing courageously every day before sunrise.
copacabana is now sharing some of its fame
with her sister ipanema beach, but it remains the most
historical and culturally significant beach in rio de janeiro.