home to the historic hotel copacabana palace, and a magnet for celebrities since the glamorous days of the 1930s and 40s, the borough has something to offer for the everyman as well.           

during the day, the beach is filled with sunbathers, swimmers, joggers and volleyballers - a bike path added in 1991 along the avenue provides for recreational options such as skating, cycling and running as well.

after the crowd thins out in the evening hours, the beach soccer games begin, and after nightfall the party goers come out, mostly to gather at one of the numerous beach-side restaurants and kiosks.