winner of the title of 'best urban beach in the
world' by
cnn, and declared the 'sexiest beach in the world' by
the
travel channel,
ipanema is now as iconic to rio as is the
sugar loaf or the
christ on corcovado.
spanning 2100 meters,
ipanema
beach is located in the
zona sul
(south zone)
of rio, in the upscale neighborhoodby the same name. set between
arpoador beachand the canal jardim de alah (allah's garden), not
only is ipanema one of the most beautiful beaches in rio de
janeiro, but it is both a social and cultural landmark.