Beaches
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Copacabana Copacabana Beach is famous for the annual New Year's Eve festivities, attracting millions of partygoers. It has been the official venue of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and will be one of the four Olympic Zones during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The beach stretches from Posto Dois, lifeguard watchtower Two, to Posto Seis, lifeguard watchtower Six. A dense strip of hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and apartments line the beachfront promenade. Over 40 bus routes service Copacabana along with 3 subway Metro stations, the Cantagalo, Siqueira Campos and Cardeal Arcoverde.
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Things to do near
Rio de Janeiro
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Popular Attractions
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Urca (8.8 km from Rio de Janeiro) Sugarloaf Mountain, named Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese, is a peak situated at the entrance of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. The massive granite and quartz hill rises 396 m above the harbour.
Don't miss the thrilling cable car trip up to the summit offering 360-degree views of the city. Sugarloaf, together with Babylon Mountain (Morro da Babilônia) and Urca's Mountain (Morro da Urca), forms one of the largest urban rock climbing areas on the planet, offering more than 270 traditional and bolted routes.
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Beaches
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Leblon (9 km from Rio de Janeiro) Leblon Beach is situated in one of the most affluent parts of Rio. It's a great family beach and is less crowded than the trendy neighbouring beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.
Swim only where the locals do and take care if you venture into the water. There is often a strong undertow and big dumping waves.
Leblon is known for lively nightlife with numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs lining the beachfront. There are no ablution facilities.
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Beaches
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Copacabana (9.1 km from Rio de Janeiro) Copacabana Beach is famous for the annual New Year's Eve festivities, attracting millions of partygoers. It has been the official venue of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and will be one of the four Olympic Zones during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The beach stretches from Posto Dois, lifeguard watchtower Two, to Posto Seis, lifeguard watchtower Six. A dense strip of hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and apartments line the beachfront promenade. Over 40 bus routes service Copacabana along with 3 subway Metro stations, the Cantagalo, Siqueira Campos and Cardeal Arcoverde.
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Golf Courses
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Sao Conrado (11.3 km from Rio de Janeiro) Gavea Golf & Country Club boasts a rich history and prides itself as one of two premium golf courses located in Rio de Janeiro.
The combination of sea, hills and amazing vegetation makes this course a true pleasure to play. This par 69 is an 18-hole layout, complete with a driving range and practice greens. Special entry is granted to members and visitors from local establishments. However, the club is open to the general visitors during weekdays.