at a glance

not far from the garota de ipanema park, bronze statue portraying Antônio Carlos Jobim is now on arpoador beach-front promenade - and instant classic and the district's newest landmark.

for those who want to take a quick peek into the lives of rio's fishermen, a small fish market is set up at the copacabana end of arpoador - home to a small sanctuary, and selling fish early in the morning, this is a particularly charming spot in rio. 

arpoador is also the location of some of the most popular restaurants and hotels rio de janeiro, venues such as the sofitel hotel and french restaurant Le Pré Catelan, are located in this neighborhood.

part of the arpoador inn hotel, one of the very best spots in rio, the restaurant azul marinho, is gently set on the promenade facing the water, quiet and offering amazing views.