at a glance

ipanema is one the best known neighborhoods in rio and arguably one of the most famous locations world wide - nestled between fellow oceanfront neighborhoods copacabana and leblon in the vibrant south zone of rio de janeiro, it provides a unique mix of beach front settings for sports and entertainment, and a rich selection of nightlife hot spots, ipanema is rivalling copacabana's global fame.

made famous in the 60's by the hit bossa nova song garota de ipanema - girl from ipanema, ipanema beach is currently the most sought after beach by most international visitors looking for rio's best locations.

sand sculptors, masseurs, and athletes mix along ipanema beach in a colorful mosaic of arts, beach life, and sports - volley, beach paddle, and other activities such as the trendy slack line, are played all along ipanema.

whether people come to enjoy the beach, the shopping, the food, the nightlife or the artistic tradition, or most likely all of the above, ipanema never fails to live up to its own legend.