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Copacabana - the world famous four kilometer long beach in Rio de Janeiro. It is the hub of parties, a reflection of the spirit of Brazilian culture - bright, positive and incendiary. Every day thousands of sunbathers gather here. Copacabana is the main beach of Brazil, where you can see not only a huge number of beautiful people from all over the world, but also celebrities. The popularity of Copacabana came in the 50's, then a lot of interesting artists, musicians and writers found shelter on the coast.

According to one of the myths, it is with Copacabana that the worldwide love for bikinis is connected. It all started with the fact that in 1948 three tourists strolled along the beach in separate bathing suits, which caused wild enthusiasm of the local public.

February 18, 2006 - a significant day in the history of Copacabana. On the beach was a concert The Rolling Stones, gathered about 2 million people. Today Copacabana is kilometers of sand, many shops, cafes, coastal hotels, penthouses and casinos. In short, an eternal holiday

Content

  • 1 Where to stay
  • 2 Cafes and Restaurants
  • 3 Entertainment
  • 4 New Year
  • 5 Rio de Janeiro and surroundings

Where to stay

If you want to live, hang out, breathe the same air in Copacabana, it's best to settle in one of the hotels on the coast. The most elite is the five-star Copacabana Palace. There is everything: from an equipped conference hall to beach loungers and towels, not to mention the numerous beauty salons.

Four-star hotels Windsor Excelsior and Arena Copacabana are quite popular, on the territory of which there is a Russian bath and sauna. You can choose more economical options, such as Windsor Copa or Bed & Breakfast Copacabana Joana.

Today Copacabana is kilometers of sand, many shops, cafes, coastal hotels, penthouses and casinos. In short, an eternal feast.

Cafes and Restaurants

The beach is covered with a scattering of cafes, bars and restaurants. Many will like the picturesque institution with the same name Copacabana, its feature is to recreate the atmosphere of the 30-50's. One of the most elite in the Copacabana area is the restaurant Carretao.

You can dine deliciously and inexpensively in Churrascaria. Visitors pay for entry, drinks and dessert, while meat is sold in unlimited quantities. Such places are very popular both among Brazilians and tourists.

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Copacabana Beach
Copacabana Beach at night, Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Copacabana Beach at night

Fun

During the whole year, life in the beach area is boiling, not fading. Fans of outdoor activities can try to tame the elements by surfing. On the beach there are regularly matches on beach volleyball and football, in addition, you can always go on a boat trip on a boat.

A huge number of clubs will not bother lovers of nightlife. One of the most popular among tourists is the disco 2A2. And Club Six night club with 5 bars and 3 dance floors is famous throughout the whole of Rio. Samba lovers can look into the Bombar Redux club

The complementary color of Copacabana is given to the famous figures of sand. On the beach regularly there are new sculptures, real masterpieces that amaze the spectators.
Copacabana

New Year

New Year in Rio is something special, especially if you spend it on the beach of Copacabana. On December 31, a crowd of three million people, dressed in white, gathers on the main beach of Brazil to meet Réveillon, the night of the sea goddess Yemenji. On this day, thousands of roses and gladioli are lowered into the sea, with the onset of darkness, candles are lit.

They say that if you want to get acquainted with the local people, it's worth dressing in all the red on this day (this is not an omen, but a signal for action for the Brazilians)

At midnight, traditional fireworks, champagne splashes, kisses, then dancing until the morning. Vigilant tracking of the wallet and watch is another important moment of the New Year in Copacobana.

Beautiful view of the beach of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Beautiful view of Copacabana beach
Copacabana beach at sunset, Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Copacabana beach at sunset
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On the beach of Copacabana