Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Arpoador
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#96 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°59'19"S, 43°11'32"W

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Lagoa (Ipanema)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Arpoador – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Eva Klabin House Museum, Fort Copacabana, Copacabana Beach.

1.6 miNW
Natural lagoon hosting rowing and canoeing
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro
41 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a picturesque waterbody that has become an iconic sport venue and a beloved recreational area for both locals and tourists. Surrounded by the verdant slopes of Corcovado and the bustling urban...
1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Eva Klabin House Museum, Rio de Janeiro
25 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...
~940 ftE
Distance events beside a historic fort
Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
5 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.
1.3 miNE
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
34 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNW
Park
General Osório Square, Rio de Janeiro
11 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.
~670 ftSE
Beach
Praia do Diabo, Rio de Janeiro
4 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.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
South Zone, Rio de Janeiro
28 min walk • The South Zone is an area of the city of Rio de Janeiro situated between the Tijuca Massif, the Atlantic Ocean and Guanabara Bay.
~270 ftNE
Park
Arpoador Park, Rio de Janeiro
2 min walk • The Environmental Protection Area of Copacabana and Arpoador Promontories, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was created to protect its rocky coast and native plant life species. The APA ranges from Fort Copacabana to the "Girl from Ipanema" Park.
0.7 miNW
Beach
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
18 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.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Cantagalo–Pavão–Pavãozinho, Rio de Janeiro
16 min walk • Cantagalo–Pavão–Pavãozinho is a bairro, a grouping of two favelas in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located between the bairros of Ipanema and Copacabana. As of 2010, it has circa 9,500 inhabitants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arpoador?

Nearby attractions include Arpoador Park, Rio de Janeiro (2 min walk), Praia do Diabo, Rio de Janeiro (4 min walk), Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro (5 min walk), General Osório Square, Rio de Janeiro (11 min walk).

How to get to Arpoador by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arpoador:

Bus

Brs 1 • Lines: Brs 1, BRS Copacabana (8 min walk)
BRS 1 Sá Ferreira • Lines: Brs 1, BRS Copacabana (15 min walk)

Metro

General Osório • Lines: 1, 4 (14 min walk)
Cantagalo • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)