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COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO – PHOTOS – BEACH – NEIGHBOURHOOD – DAY – NIGHT – APARTMENTS FOR RENT COPACABANA

October 30, 2008
COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL: PHOTOS – VIDEOS  – MAPS – INFORMATION – BEACH – NEIGHBOURHOOD – AREA – NEW YEAR´S CELEBRATION – NIGHTLIFE – APARTMENT RENTAL

COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL:

COPACABANA BEACH COASTLINE RIO DE JANEIRO

COPACABANA BEACH COASTLINE RIO DE JANEIRO

Copacabana is a beach and a neighbourhood located south of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Copacabana shares it’s 4 km coastline with Leme beach“.

With white sand and waters that are never rough, this is the most popular beach for sunbathing.

Copacabana neighbours Ipanema on one side Botafogo onto the back and Leme to the other side.

COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO OVERVIEW

COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO OVERVIEW

The name Copacabana has a Bolivian origin. Historians trace it to a XVII century image of Our Virgin Lady of Copacabana, brought by the Portuguese from a small village around distant Lake Titicaca. It was installed in a chapel that would later be demolished for the construction of Forte de Copacabana.

COPACABANA BEACH RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL:

Copacabana is a 4,5 km beach wide open to the Atlantic Ocean. Sunbathing is very popular at Brazil at all hours. During the summer international championships of beach soccer, volleyball and other sports are promoted in arenas along Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro.

Kiosks are open around the clock, offering refreshments and snacks. Cross the street and explore the beachside cafes, restaurants, and night clubs along Av. Atlantica.

NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT COPACABANA BEACH BRAZIL:

Copacabana beach is home to Rio de Janeiro´s famous New Year’s celebration (in portuguese called Reveillon). It attracts over 2 million people from all over the world!

The celebration of new year´s at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, starts of with an amazing fireworks show that lasts up to 16 minutes, and is followed by huge live music shows all along the beach side.

Following a local tradition, most people dress in white offering a white flower to Yemanjá, the goddess of the seas.

COPACABANA BEACH RIO DE JANEIRO
COPACABANA BEACH RIO DE JANEIRO

MAPS OF COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO

MAP OF COPACABANA1

MAP OF COPACABANA2

Go to these places from Copacabana. See how:

IPANEMA

BOTAFOGO

CRISTO

SUGAR LOAF

MARACANA

SAMBODROMO

VIDEOS OF COPACABANA:

COPACABANA BEACH VIDEO:

NEW YEAR´S CELEBRATION COPACABANA BEACH RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL VIDEO:

Recommended Hostel in Copacabana Rio de Janeiro. Accommodations from 25 reais per day.

Apartment rental Copacabana: Rent an apartment, flat or studio in Copacabana Rio de Janeiro: 24 hs security, well located, free pick up, good prices.

For information and reservations write to us as at: apartmentsinrio@hotmail.com

APARTMENT RENTAL COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO 1 ROOM
Copacabana CODE 012
Rua Julho de Castilho 35/310
1 Room
RENT YOU APARTMENT IN COPACABANA 1 ROOM
Copacabana CODE 004
Rua Domingos Ferreira, Nº 236
1 Room
FLAT FOR RENT COPACABANA 1 ROOM
Copacabana CODE 009
Rua Domingos Ferreira, Nº 236
1 Room
APARTMENT FOR RENT IPANEMA RIO DE JANEIRO 2 ROOMS
Ipanema CODE 051
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, Nº 244
2 Rooms
 
APARTMENT RENTAL IPANEMA 1 ROOM
Ipanema CODE 054
Rua Prudente de Moraes
1 Room
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VIDEOS COPACABANA:

ALSO SEE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS OF:

LEME IPANEMA LEBLON

SAO CONRADO CORCOVADO HILL

BARRA DA TIJUCA RECREIO GRUMARI

PRAINHA FLAMENGO

BOTAFOGO URCA THE SUGAR LOAF HILL

MARACANA SAMBODROMO

LAGOA RODRIGO DE FREITAS

GUANABARA BAY

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF RIO DE JANEIRO