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.
2 km in length, ipanema beach is located in the
zona sul of rio, in the upscale
neighborhood by the same name.
set between
arpoador beach and the canal
jardim de alá
(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.