at a glance |
ipanema rise to cultural and international fame was cemented by a song composed by vinícius de moraes in 1962. in fact, garota de ipanema is the bossa nova tune that made ipanema beach instantly famous around the world. this beach with its islands, peaks, and glowing waves has been, and continues to be, a muse to countless artists, singers, poets, and composers. as an homage to the importance of music, public concerts ranging from classical to rock are common events on this beach - famous artists such as black eyed peas and 14 bis have performed for free on these sands. | 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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