Ipanema Beach

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Ipanema - the second most popular (after Copacabana) beach in Rio de Janeiro. It is located in the south of the city and is considered one of the safest and richest areas of Rio. If Copacabana is a popular beach where you can meet representatives of a wide variety of people, then Ipanema is more exclusive and quiet. On it students, schoolchildren, young couples, families with children, elderly people like to rest.

The main plus of Ipanema is not such big waves as, for example, in Copacabana. Therefore, those who do not thirst for acute sensations and drink water, swim here is much safer, and more pleasant. The smallest waves are observed from the side of Cape Aproador. This is the favorite place for mothers with children. Enamored couples also do not ignore Cape Aproador, because it offers a stunning view of the sunset. However, it should be borne in mind that in winter the waves even here can reach an impressive height of four meters.

The area of Ipanema adjacent to the beach is considered the second most rich after Leblon. Only wealthy people can afford to live here. It is in the Ipanema area that the world's most expensive restaurants, world-class hotels, boutiques are located

How to get here

You can reach the Ipanema beach from anywhere in Rio de Janeiro by bus that takes you to Avenida Vieira Souto.

Entertainment

Ipanema is always crowded with vacationers. Of course, not like Copacabana, but still. There are a lot of surfers, lovers of beach volleyball, football and foot-ball, and simply those who want to sunbathe. For Brazilians, the beach is almost a holy place, where you can not only relax and take a dip in the sea, but also chat, play various sports, skip a couple of glasses of a soft drink.

On Sundays, the roads to the beach are blocked ride on roller skates, bicycles and skateboards without fear of being under the wheels of the car.

There is a zone called "gay beach" nearby the place of Farm de Ruia-Amoydo, where representatives of sexual minorities like to rest, respectively. Identify this place from afar along the fluttering rainbow flag.

It is said that the most beautiful residents of Rio (traditionally, they want to seem) meet traditionally at the rescue station No. 9 in Ipanema. Girls also rest in barely noticeable bikinis

In the intervals between games or swimming, the Brazilians like to have a snack and drink something cool or even strong. To do this, the beach always sells vodka from sugar cane Cachaça (cachasha), ice tea, cold beer, ice cream, boiled corn, fresh pineapples, homemade sandwiches, shrimp on a stick

Ipanema

Ipanema is a fairly long beach. Nearby with the place Farm-de-Roi-Amoydo there is a zone called "gay beach", where, respectively, like to relax members of sexual minorities. Identify this place from afar along the fluttering rainbow flag

When going to the beach, do not forget to take more sunscreen, be sure to bring your hat and umbrella with you. Otherwise, quickly turn into a red lobster. But take money and expensive things at a minimum. And never leave your things unattended. Even at Ipanema, there are thieves.

From the Tupi language, Ipanema is translated as a "bad beach", which is not true at all.

Ipanema Beach at sunset

Ipanema Beach