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Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana)
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Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana)
Closest Hotels to Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana):
Copacabana Beach is one of the world’s most famous beaches. Located right in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, it is also one of the most lively beaches in the world with thousands of visitors flocking to its 4-kilometre (2.5-mile) stretch of sand every year. Located in front of the black and white wavy mosaics on Avenida Atlântica which were designed by Burle Max, the area is busy both day and night and lined with shops, bars, restaurants and luxury hotels. There are also fine examples of Art Deco architecture in the area, such as the Copacabana Palace Hotel which was built in 1923. Copacabana Fort, which was built in 1914 to defend Guanabara Bay, is situated at the end of the beach and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Contact Addresses
RIOTUR – City of Rio de Janeiro Tourism Authority, Rua da Assembléia, 10 – 9° Floor, Centro 20119-900, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Tel: (021) 2217 7575
Website: www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur
Transportation
Air: Rio de Janeiro Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Road: Coach: Novo Rio Coach Station.
Location
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Closest Hotels to Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana):
Copacabana Beach is one of the world’s most famous beaches. Located right in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, it is also one of the most lively beaches in the world with thousands of visitors flocking to its 4-kilometre (2.5-mile) stretch of sand every year. Located in front of the black and white wavy mosaics on Avenida Atlântica which were designed by Burle Max, the area is busy both day and night and lined with shops, bars, restaurants and luxury hotels. There are also fine examples of Art Deco architecture in the area, such as the Copacabana Palace Hotel which was built in 1923. Copacabana Fort, which was built in 1914 to defend Guanabara Bay, is situated at the end of the beach and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Contact Addresses
RIOTUR – City of Rio de Janeiro Tourism Authority, Rua da Assembléia, 10 – 9° Floor, Centro 20119-900, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Tel: (021) 2217 7575
Website: www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur
Tel: (021) 2217 7575
Website: www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur
Transportation
Air: Rio de Janeiro Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Road: Coach: Novo Rio Coach Station.
Location
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
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