Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Copacabana Beach
Address: Av. Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#45 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Watersports, Water park, Amusement park, Beach, More...

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Facts and practical information

Copacabana is a bairro located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world. ()

Local name: Copacabana Coordinates: 22°58'20"S, 43°10'54"W

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Av. AtlânticaRio de Janeiro Brazil

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Day trips

Copacabana Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eva Klabin House Museum, Earth Sciences Museum, Fort Copacabana, Rio Sul.

1.1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Eva Klabin House Museum, Rio de Janeiro
28 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Eva Klabin House Museum stands as a testament to art and history, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of one of Brazil's most prominent art collectors. This museum, once the residence of Eva Klabin herself, is a...
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Earth Sciences Museum, Rio de Janeiro
37 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, the Earth Sciences Museum stands as a testament to Brazil's rich geological heritage and the science that unveils the planet's intricate history. This museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the natural world...
1.2 miSW
Distance events beside a historic fort
Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
32 min walk • Fort Copacabana, nestled at the tip of the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, serves as a historical museum and a reminder of Brazil's military past. This coastal defense fort, constructed in 1914, was initially built to protect the city from potential naval attacks.
1.1 miN
Nightlife, Shopping centre, Shopping
Rio Sul, Rio de Janeiro
27 min walk • The Rio Sul Center Tower, also known as Rio Sul Tower, is the fourteenth tallest building in Brazil and the tallest building in Rio de Janeiro at 164 metres and 50 floors, 48 above ground and 2 below.
1.5 miNE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Vermelha Beach, Rio de Janeiro
38 min walk • Urca is a traditional and wealthy residential neighborhood with nearly 7,000 inhabitants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although most of the neighborhood dates from the 1920s, parts of it are much older.
1.3 miSW
Park
General Osório Square, Rio de Janeiro
34 min walk • General Osório Square is a square in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The square is bordered to the north by Rua Visconde de Pirajá, the main commercial street in Ipanema; Rua Jangadeiros to the east; Rua Prudente de Morais to the south, which extends west from the square; and the small Rua Teixeira de Melo to the west.
1.2 miN
Music venue
Canecão, Rio de Janeiro
31 min walk • The Canecão is an indoor arena located in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The venue opened in 1967 which was capable of functioning alternatively either as a dance floor or a concert hall.
~1150 ftN
Street
Avenida Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro
6 min walk • Avenida Atlântica is a major seaside avenue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 4 kilometers long, and spans the entire length of the neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Leme.
1.3 miSW
Beach
Praia do Diabo, Rio de Janeiro
34 min walk • Ipanema is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema", written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
1 miNW
Cemetery
Cemitério de São João Batista, Rio de Janeiro
26 min walk • Cemitério de São João Batista is a municipal necropolis originally owned and operated by the Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro, and run, since August 2014, by the private company Rio Pax.
1.3 miSW
Staple for swimming and sunset viewing
Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro
34 min walk • Arpoador is a region located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, in a small peninsula between Ipanema and Copacabana. Part of its territory belongs to the neighbourhood of Ipanema, and part to Copacabana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Copacabana Beach open?

Copacabana Beach is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Copacabana Beach?

Nearby attractions include Avenida Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro (6 min walk), Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro (10 min walk), Praça do Lido, Rio de Janeiro (17 min walk), Bairro Peixoto, Rio de Janeiro (17 min walk).

How to get to Copacabana Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Copacabana Beach:

Bus

BRS 2 Hilário de Gouveia • Lines: Brs 2, BRS Copacabana (7 min walk)
BRS 3 Siqueira Campos • Lines: Brs 3, BRS Copacabana (7 min walk)

Metro

Siqueira Campos • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Cardeal Arcoverde • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Aerialway

Praia Vermelha • Lines: Teleférico do Pão de Açúcar (38 min walk)