at a glance |
chic, hip, liberal, healthy, musical, glamorous, and avant-garde, ipanema is a cultural landmark for all rio de janeiro and brazil - a neighborhood mostly identified by its gorgeous beach, this district of rio de janeiro shaped the city for over half a century. a colorful and unique history made this small stretch of sand, gently set between the ocean and a lagoon, one of the most important points of reference for generations of brazilians, and cradle of historic moments in rio's modern history. home to a constantly changing cultural evolution, ipanema has seen the birth and transformation of trends and ideas, spanning from tropicalismo to the more recent liberalization of glt culture. | arpoador | |||
attractions | ipanema | ||||
beaches | leblon | ||||
sports | gávea | ||||
entertainment | jardim botânico | ||||
music | vidigal | ||||
nightlife | rocinha | ||||
restaurants | são conrado | ||||
shopping | barra da tijuca | ||||
etiquette | recreio | ||||
carnival | paquetá | ||||
réveillon | history | attractions | culture | streets of ipanema | ilha do governador |
accommodations | zona norte | niterói | |||
transport | zona oeste | favelas | |||
safety | zona central | rio maps | |||
extras | zona sul | back | |||
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