Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Ipanema
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#139 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 22°59'2"S, 43°12'8"W

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Lagoa (Ipanema)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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

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

0.9 miNW
Natural lagoon hosting rowing and canoeing
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro
25 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...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Eva Klabin House Museum, Rio de Janeiro
16 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...
0.9 miE
Distance events beside a historic fort
Fort Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
23 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.
0.9 miW
22°58'56"S • 43°13'0"W
Shopping Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
24 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1740 ftE
Park
General Osório Square, Rio de Janeiro
9 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.
0.8 miSE
Beach
Praia do Diabo, Rio de Janeiro
22 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.
1.2 miW
Upscale shopping and chic Leblon Beach
Leblon Beach, Rio de Janeiro
32 min walk • Leblon is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also the name of the local beach. The neighborhood is located in the South Zone of the city, between Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos and the Jardim de Alah channel, bordering the Gávea, Ipanema, Lagoa, and Vidigal neighborhoods.
0.7 miSE
Staple for swimming and sunset viewing
Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro
18 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.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
South Zone, Rio de Janeiro
18 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.
0.7 miE
Park
Arpoador Park, Rio de Janeiro
19 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.
0.8 miW
Park
Jardim de Alah, Rio de Janeiro
22 min walk • Jardim de Alá or Garden of Alah is a park located on the border between the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Leblon, in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ipanema?

Nearby attractions include General Osório Square, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk), Cantagalo–Pavão–Pavãozinho, Rio de Janeiro (14 min walk), Eva Klabin House Museum, Rio de Janeiro (16 min walk), South Zone, Rio de Janeiro (18 min walk).

How to get to Ipanema by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ipanema:

Metro

Nossa Senhora da Paz • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)
General Osório • Lines: 1, 4 (10 min walk)

Bus

BRS 1 Sá Ferreira • Lines: Brs 1, BRS Copacabana (20 min walk)
Brs 1 • Lines: Brs 1, BRS Copacabana (20 min walk)