GUIDE TO RIO DE JANEIRO
Top 5 Experiences in Rio de Janeiro
1-RIO CARNAVAL
2- Sunset at the Ipanema Beach
3 -Sugarloaf Mountain Visit
4- Corcovado Christ the Redeemer
5- FAVELA TOUR
Find Your Perfect Stay:
Accommodation Options for Every Traveler in Rio
Best accomodation choices in Rio De Janeiro are either Ipanema or Copacabana. There are also other districts like Santa Teresa and Lapa. If you like to have a very quite and bohemian place to stay Santa Teresa could be nice and if you like night life than you could consider Lapa. But both of the places are not very safe to walk around during day and night.
The first 2 times I was in Rio I stayed in Ipanema and I was very happy with my choice. I took the metro station to get anywhere.
The third time due to the carnival, I couldn't find any place in Ipanema so I chose to stay in Copacabana.
I was sceptical but honestly I loved the easy access to all the highlights of the city from Copacabana.
I preferred to use uber to reach the main attractions than the bus and metro options to save time.
Though every night I went to Ipanema for sunset views, it seemed harder to get there due to the traffic.
But I will still prefer Ipanema for the next time.
The first 2 times I was in Rio I stayed in Ipanema and I was very happy with my choice. I took the metro station to get anywhere.
The third time due to the carnival, I couldn't find any place in Ipanema so I chose to stay in Copacabana.
I was sceptical but honestly I loved the easy access to all the highlights of the city from Copacabana.
I preferred to use uber to reach the main attractions than the bus and metro options to save time.
Though every night I went to Ipanema for sunset views, it seemed harder to get there due to the traffic.
But I will still prefer Ipanema for the next time.
COPACABANA BEACH
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Ipanema Beach in sunset
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IPANEMA VS COPACABANA
ACCOMODATION
Copacabana is more touristy since it is more central and easier to get around. There are more hotel accommodation options, better bargains, and more shops and services.
Ipanema has a cool aatmosphere, mostly being a luxury residential area there are more Airbnb options than hotels and they cost more than Copacabana Area.
Ipanema has a cool aatmosphere, mostly being a luxury residential area there are more Airbnb options than hotels and they cost more than Copacabana Area.
IPANEMA VS COPACABANA
SAFETY
During the day both beaches and zones are safe, but generally speaking, Ipanema Beach and the streets behind are much safer at night.
IPANEMA VS COPACABANA
BEACH
Copacabana beach is bigger than Ipanema but can get rougher. It is easier to find isolated spots to relax on the beach however be careful with your bags and phones.
Both beaches are large white sand beaches however Ipanema Beach is more spectacular, especially during sunset.
As a tourist, Arpoador and Leblon beaches were also Ipanema Beach for me. Being the Arpoador just the entrance of Ipanema and Leblon is the end.
The beaches of Rio are divided into segments signed by numbered towers/lifeguard stations (called "posto"s)and under each there are public services like changing rooms and toilets for a small fee.
Both beaches are large white sand beaches however Ipanema Beach is more spectacular, especially during sunset.
As a tourist, Arpoador and Leblon beaches were also Ipanema Beach for me. Being the Arpoador just the entrance of Ipanema and Leblon is the end.
The beaches of Rio are divided into segments signed by numbered towers/lifeguard stations (called "posto"s)and under each there are public services like changing rooms and toilets for a small fee.