Ipanema is hot: In Rio de Janeiro, this neighbourhood is the place to be for après-Olympic action | National Post Ipanema is hot: In Rio de Janeiro, this neighbourhood is the place to be for après-Olympic action StumbleUpon From where I stand, high above Rio , the city of six million spreads out in a patchwork of red-roofed, hilltop favelas, grids of urban streets, and 90 kilometres of white sand beaches along Guanabara Bay and the open Atlantic. Looming directly above me is the huge art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer, whose outstretched left arm gestures toward the Maracanã Stadium, home to major events in Rio’s impending Summer Olympics (Aug. 5-21). The statue’s right arm gestures toward the city’s Ipanema district, famed for its beach, its bronzed, tanga-clad women, and its cultural and culinary pleasures. It’s the “in” place to be based for any exploration of South America’s most famous city.

A lot has changed since 1962 when Heloisa Pinto, then 17, passed Veloso Bar-Café on her way to Rio’s Ipanema Beach and was observed by the aging poet, Vinícius de Moraes, who had often watched the blond teenager pass. Her vitality and youth made him sad – for he understood her attractive qualities would, in time, fade. Just as his already had. So he wrote the celebrated song: The Girl from Ipanema. Knowing this backstory, it seemed fitting I begin my Ipanema travels by pursuing the legend of the old poet and beautiful girl. I sat at the same sidewalk café where Moraes once sat, where the restaurant sign above my head now reads Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema) and the adjacent street sign reads Rua Vinícius de Moreas – commemorating the creator of one of the world’s most famous songs. The cobblestone sidewalks of Ipanema carry an ever-changing story.

Today, there are beach-bound, tanned and tattooed men with surfboards; women in stilettos and diaphanous, scarf-like kangas tied over bikinis; and vendors lugging their fried chicken or kites – all moving with a loose-limbed Latin insouciance, as if nothing matters more than a day parading and playing in the sun. For those in the know, the beach is divided into numbered lifeguard posts. The Posto 9 area, located at the end of Rua Moraes, is for the most toned and least clad, and where the city’s gay contingent hangs out. Not far away are unofficial zones for marijuana smokers – it’s illegal – and surfers at Posto 8. Sportsloving, foot-volleyball players can be found at Posto 10. And add hundreds of rollerbladers and cyclists on beachside Avenue Vieira Souto – which is closed on Sundays to vehicular traffic – and one gets a sense, as I did while riding a rented bicycle, of the extraordinary variety of Brazilian skin colours, revealing apparel, and musical busking that Cariocas – the name for residents of Rio – display.

It felt as if I were pedalling through a human kaleidoscope, to the sound of a hip-hop tinged, bossa nova backbeat. On the northern flank of Ipanema lies Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a quiet urban lagoon that provides an antidote to the preening and athleticism of the district’s twokilometre stretch of ocean beach. One can rent bicycles and fourwheeled, dual-pedalled quadricycles for a seven-kilometre circuit of the tree-lined lake. Or rent pedalboats – shaped like oversized bathtub ducks – and be, with a couple of powerful fermented sugarcane/lime caipirinhas drinks in the picnic basket, captain of the lagoon. Or one could, as I did, head to the nearby heliport and ascend to an aerial vantage point above various Olympic sites. You can wave at passengers on the Sugarloaf Mountain gondolas, cruise above Ipanema Beach and its pointillist carpet of umbrellas and people, and end up head-high to Christ the Redeemer with a ghostly late afternoon moon rising to the north over Guanabara Bay.

It’s a short walk from the lagoon to Jardim Botânico, Rio’s 137-hectare botanical garden that holds, with its 9,000 species, one of the world’s most extraordinary collections of plants. Cicadas drill in the park’s 1,000 species of trees. An octagonal Orchidarium houses thousands of aromatic orchids. And with a hummingbird garden, a medicinal plant garden, a classical Japanese garden, and a pond dotted with bizarre lily pads, the park provides a green refuge against Rio’s hubbub and heat. In a city renowned for its hedonistic lifestyle, every Brazilian gathering brings together a triple miscegenation: indigenous South American roots infused with centuries of gregarious Portuguese and African cultures. Everywhere in Rio – in art, in food, in music, in attitudes – this blending is on display, and the city runs on boisterous, Afro-Latin energy. Each Sunday, for example, thousands descend on the Ipanema’s Praça General Osório and its famous Hippie Fair.

Begun in the 1960s and now the best place to acquire Brazilian mementoes and handicrafts, I wandered for a couple of hours amid the cacophony of percussion instrument makers, artists hawking their paintings, leather artisans, gemstone vendors and turbaned Bahian women labouring over their steaming regional dishes – with accompanying spicy aromas – of Brazil’s northeast region. Footsore from walking, I left the coconut/chili smells of Bahia behind, crossed the street, and settled into a sidewalk seat for a mid-afternoon of people-watching and lunch at Ipanema’s popular Restaurante Belmonte. I knew from an earlier meal at Rio’s belle-époque, mirrorlined Confeitaria Columbo that it would be calorically dangerous to consume Rio’s famous stuffed savoury croquets, not to mention the jewel-like, glazed pastries topped with chocolate and strawberries. All delightful. Just as visitors to Paris ascend the Eiffel Tower, so Rio travellers ascend the Trem do Corcovado cog tramway to the famous mountaintop statue of Christ the Redeemer.

The little train climbs slowly and steeply through the jungle that is Tijuca National Park, its verdant slopes covered with blooming hibiscus, bird of paradise and impatiens. It stops near Corcovado’s 710-metre summit. Far below, morning mist is rising around the city’s peaks, gradually revealing a panorama of densely packed cityscape, an island-dotted bay, and curving slivers of beach lining the Atlantic Ocean. Crows ride the cliff-edge thermals. The city hums with distant traffic. And, one can be sure that, far below, a man sits at a sidewalk café and turns his head momentarily as a beautiful girl passes on her way to the beach at Ipanema. The author travelled with the support of Riotur . Visit . No one from Riotur read or approved the article before publication. Related Rio de Janeiro-Ipanema vacation rentals, apartments and accommodations on 9flats.com Thurid reviewed EXCEPTIONAL, 1min COPACABANA BEACH! in Ipanema Information about Ipanema Ipanema is an old neighbourhood located in the southern region of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Sandwiched between the districts of Arpoador and Leblon, Ipanema is perhaps best known for its stunning beach, as well as providing the inspiration for the song ‘Girl from Ipanema’. The beach is far more than somewhere to relax and sunbathe – although both are popular. It is a place to meet, party, people-watch, enjoy water sports and absorb the famous Brazilian party atmosphere. You can stay right in the heart of this invigorating area by renting a holiday apartment in Ipanema. Chic Holiday Apartments in Ipanema As well as being a major centre for tourists, Ipanema also boasts some simply stunning natural beauty. At the western end of the famous beach are the Dois Irmaos – two imposing mountains that are known as the ‘Two Brothers’ in English. Stunning, crystal-clear waters are perfect for taking refreshing breaks from the intense sun, and local merchants sell beer along the entire beach if you’re in need of slightly stronger refreshment. There is always a game of beach volleyball or football in progress somewhere along the coastline, and the unmistakable sound of samba music plays almost constantly.

This vibrant, cosmopolitan area is a fantastic place in which to base your visit to Rio, and a holiday apartment in Rio de Janeiro from 9flats will provide you with the element of luxury that many hotels in the area are lacking. It will also mean you can enjoy a little privacy – away from the throngs of tourists that are always present in Ipanema. Holiday Accommodation in Ipanema in the Heart of the Local Neighbourhood Ipanema also boasts a great many chic restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. If you’re in search for a little retail therapy, head along to Rua Visconde de Piraje, where you’ll find a vast and varied collection of boutiques, souvenir shops and quaint, open-air cafes. You’ll also get the chance to explore a number of small art galleries, museums and visitor centres in the area. Ipanema is renowned for its fine leather goods and crafts stores, and you could pick up some excellent bargains if you’re prepared to haggle with local shopkeepers. Renting holiday accommodation in Copacabana via the 9flats website means you can live amongst the local people of Ipanema in their own neighbourhoods.

This is a great way of experiencing the local way of life, and it is something that simply isn’t possible when you stay in local hotels. Couchsurfing in Ipanema is a way of finding affordable holiday accommodation in the real residential communities of Rio. The service offered by 9flats is similar to couchsurfing, but it also gives you the chance to surround yourself in sheer luxury – with no need to share your space with anyone else. 9flats is a one-stop-shop for private holiday residences in cities and towns all over the world. Payment methods Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Rio de Janeiro | Frommer's Neighborhoods Worth a Visit advertisement Rio is normally divided into three zones: North (Zona Norte) from a few blocks north of Avenida Presidente Vargas all the way to the city limits; Center (Centro), defined narrowly as the old downtown and business section, or known in a broader sense to include older residential neighborhoods like Santa Teresa, Catete, and Glória; and South (Zona Sul), the beach neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leme, Lagoa, and São Conrado.

Centro The place where it all began, Rio's Centro contains most of the city's notable churches, squares, monuments, and museums, as well as the modern office towers where Rio's white-collar elite earn their daily bread. Roughly speaking, Centro stretches from the Morro de São Bento in the north to the seaside Monument to the Dead of World War II in the south, and from Praça XV on the waterfront east more or less to the Sambodromo. It's a compact, pleasantly walkable area; crossing from one side of downtown to the other on foot takes no more than 45 minutes. Rio (and Centro's) first and most important square is Praça XV, located in the center of the city's old waterfront. This is the place where governors and emperors resided, and the site where the Brazilian republic was proclaimed on November 15, 1889. Notable sights around the square include the Paço Imperial, and on the north side of the square, the Arco do Teles. Walk through this unobtrusive old archway, and you come to a tiny remnant of old colonial Rio, complete with narrow shop fronts and cobblestone streets.

The area's main street, the Travessa do Comércio, transforms into a lively outdoor patio/pub in the evenings. Forming the back edge of Praça XV is Rua Primeiro de Março, a busy commercial street with a number of churches, including the Ordem Terceiro do Carmo, the Santa Cruz dos Militares, and near the far end of the street the massive yet lovely Nossa Senhora de Candelária. Continue along Primeiro de Março to the end, and you come to the foot of the hill upon which rests the São Bento Monastery. Southward, the Premeiro de Março transforms into Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos, the main street of a not-very-interesting area of government office towers known as Castelo. Continuing west from Praça XV along either the Rua Ouvidor or the Rua Sete de Setembro takes you to Centro's prime upscale shopping enclave. Its far border is marked (more or less) by the Avenida Rio Branco. Created in 1905 as an answer to Paris's Champs-Elysées, Rio Branco is still the city's most desirable commercial address.

It runs from the cruise-ship terminal on the Praça Mauá southward to the pretty Parisian square known as Cinelândia. About halfway along, a block to the east of Rio Branco, lies the large irregular Largo da Carioca. Though not very interesting in itself, the square is useful as a landmark. Above it on a hilltop stands the glorious golden Igreja de Santo Antônio. To the north of the square, from Rua da Carioca to the vast, traffic-choked wasteland known on maps as the Avenida Presidente Vargas, and from Avenida Rio Branco in the east to the Campo de Santana park in the west, lies one of Rio's prime walking, shopping, and sightseeing areas. It's an area of narrow, irregular streets, two-story shops, little squares, and charming small churches. Among the chief sights are the Largo de São Francisco de Paula, the Real Gabinete Português (Royal Portuguese Reading Room), and an old-style tearoom called the Confeitaria Colombo. Shopaholics will enjoy the informal market centered on the Uruguaiana Metrô stop and the bargains to be had elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Looking south, the Largo da Carioca marks the transition from old Rio to new, and from low-rise to high-rise. Toward the east, Avenida República de Chile has many of the city's most important commercial skyscrapers, including the landmark Petrobras building and the distinctive conical ziggurat that is the Catedral Metropolitana. Just south of the modern concrete cathedral, the past makes a token resurgence in the form of the Arcos da Lapa, a Roman-style aqueduct that now carries trams south from the city center up to the hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa. South and west of Largo da Carioca lies Cinelândia (officially called Praça Floriano), a Parisian city square faithfully reproduced all the way down to the opera house (or Teatro Municipal, as its called) and the many sidewalk cafes. Many of the high-rises surrounding the square show the Art Deco and modern touches of buildings from the '30s and '40s. Across from the Teatro stands the lovely neoclassical Biblioteca Nacional. It's worth poking your head in just to see the grand entrance hall with staircases extending up through a lofty atrium five floors high.

South again from Cinelândia, making use of a pedestrian overpass to cross a pair of wide and busy roads, you come to the man-made Parque do Flamengo; the chief sights in the park are the Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM) and the soaring concrete Monument to the Dead of World War II. Lapa A tiny, funky little neighborhood once known as the "Montmartre of the Tropics," Lapa is easy to find. It's centered at the Largo da Lapa at the foot an old picturesque aqueduct known as the Arcos da Lapa. In addition to those two sights, Lapa offers some lovely old colonial buildings and -- in recent years -- an active nightlife scene. Santa Teresa Most hilltop neighborhoods in Rio are favelas -- unsanctioned shantytowns. Santa Teresa is anything but -- it's a respectable, slightly bohemian neighborhood with a number of sights to lure visitors. Chief among these is the bonde, the old-fashioned streetcar that whisks passengers from downtown over the Arcos da Lapa into Santa Teresa.

The attractions in the Museu Chácara do Céu are worth a visit, and when you're done, wander the neighborhood enjoying the fabulous views, and the mix of modern, colonial, and Art Deco architecture. Note: The Santa Teresa tram station is not easy to find. It's behind the big "hanging gardens" Petrobras building, on Rua Prof. Lélio Gama, a little street that runs off Rua Senador Dantas. A less charming but certainly more efficient connection is the Metrô/bus integração; take the Santa Teresa bus from the Cinelândia Metrô station (make sure you purchase the Metrô-integração ticket and save the stub to present to the bus driver). Take a Break -- The perfect spot for a break in Santa Teresa is the Jasmim Manga Café, Largo dos Guimarães 143 (tel. 021/2242-2605). This cute courtyard cafe serves outstanding coffees and desserts.

Glória/Catete/Flamengo Extending south from the Glória Metrô stop to the top end of Botafogo bay, these three neighborhoods once comprised Rio's toniest residential area -- that is, until the tunnel to Copacabana opened in 1922. Recently, however, the area's made a comeback as Carioca yuppies and other urban pioneers have discovered the advantages (high ceilings, huge windows, and so on) of the old 19th-century houses, while residents and visitors alike have realized that thanks to the Metrô, the area is but minutes from both Centro and Copacabana. The main north-south street -- known variously as the Rua da Glória, the Rua do Catete, and the Rua Marques de Abrantes -- is well worth an afternoon or evening stroll. Particularly pretty is the Largo do Machado, at the Metrô stop of the same name. For visitors, the chief attractions in this area include the lovely hilltop Church of Our Lady of Glória and the Catete Park and Palace, home to the Museum of the Republic.

Botafogo The neighborhood Botafogo reacted to the rise of Copacabana and Ipanema by reinventing itself as a secondary commercial center. Its broad streets contain a number of office high-rises and big retail shopping malls, including the Shopping Rio Sul, the first mall to open in the city. The neighborhood is experiencing quite the revival with many new apartments going up and the opening of a several new movie theaters and restaurants. Botafogo has a couple of worthwhile sights of its own, including the Villa-Lobos and Indian museums and the bustling food fair and nighttime music-jam in the Cobal Public Market. Urca Urca is the pretty little neighborhood nestled round the foot of the Pão de Açúcar. Partly residential, partly home to a naval training college, the area was built on a landfill during the 1920s, thus accounting for the Art Deco and modern style of many of the neighborhood's buildings. Architecture aside, for nonresidents the only reason to visit Urca is for the views. The first is from the peak of Sugarloaf (Pão de Açúcar), reached by cable car from Urca's Avenida Pasteur.

The second view can be enjoyed while strolling the sea wall on Avenida Portugal. A jutting peninsula, Urca provides an excellent vantage point from which to gaze back at the Rio skyline; its relative isolation makes it safe to stroll blithely along even late at night. And for those who think views go best with something cold, the third and final view spot is from a table at the Circulo Militar, on the edge of Praia Vermelha. The view of the Sugarloaf is without a doubt the best in town. Copacabana Beach! The one word comprises everything there is to say about Copacabana, but then it's a word that contains within it an endless variety of human behavior. Four kilometers (2 1/2 miles) long and bright white, Copacabana beach is the stage upon which people swim, surf, jog, preen, make sand castles, sunbathe, and play volleyball. The broad and beautifully landscaped Avenida Atlântica runs along the beach's entire length. Running parallel two streets inland, Nossa Senhora de Copacabana is the main shopping and commercial street.

These two avenues and their many cross streets contain numerous hotels, restaurants, and bars. Ipanema The famous stretch of beach immortalized in Tom Jobim's song "The Girl from Ipanema" nestles in between Copacabana, Leblon, and Lagoa. No more than 8 blocks wide in some areas, it is one of the most coveted residential neighborhoods in all of Rio. Built mostly after Rio's Art Deco boom, there are very few landmark buildings to speak of; most apartment buildings are nondescript, some downright ugly. What Ipanema does offer is great shopping on Rua Visconde de Pirajá and its side streets, an excellent nightlife scene, some terrific restaurants, and of course, the beach, the major recreation area for residents and visitors alike. Joggers and walkers cruise the black-and-white patterned sidewalk every day of the week, but Sunday is the day to see and be seen when the beachside Avenida Vieira Souto is closed for traffic and people cycle, inline skate, and scooter along, at all times showing tans and tight form to advantage.

Leblon A smaller and, if anything, trendier version of Ipanema, Leblon sits directly to the east of Ipanema; the dividing line is the drainage canal for the Lagoa, now landscaped into a park called the Jardim de Ala. The most significant difference between the two neighborhoods is the street names. The beachside avenue in Leblon is known as Avenida Delfim Moreira, while the main shopping street is Avenida General Martin. Most of the best restaurants cluster around the end of Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva where it meets Rua Dias Ferreira. Lagoa Lagoa is an odd neighborhood, as the focus is the big lagoon (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas) that drains into the ocean between Ipanema and Leblon. For the majority of Cariocas, this is primarily a recreation area. They come to walk, cycle, inline skate, or run the 8.5km (5 1/4-mile) pathway that circles the lagoon.

In the afternoon and evening, the neighborhood's pleasures become more hedonistic as people come to the many waterside kiosks to grab a drink, have some food, or listen to live music. Barra de Tijuca The Brazilian envy of things American has finally expressed itself in architecture. Though ostensibly part of Rio de Janeiro, Barra (as it's usually called) looks and feels much like an American beach city, like L.A. or Miami Beach. Streets are wide and filled with 4*4s because in Barra -- as in L.A. -- only somebody who's a nobody walks. Instead, folks here drive -- to the beach, to their penthouse apartment, or to the full-size replica of Studio 54 at the American Center mall. Tijuca National Park Backstopping all of these Zona Sul neighborhoods is the massive Tijuca National Park. Mostly mountainous, the 3,300-hectare (8,151-acre) forest was begun in the 1800s as a personal project of the Emperor Dom Pedro II.

It's invariably shown on maps as one big swatch of green, but in fact any number of shantytowns (favelas in Portuguese) have taken over parkland, usually in areas adjacent to official city neighborhoods. The park that's left -- and there's lots of it -- is cut through with excellent walking and hiking trails, many leading to peaks with fabulous views. Climb to the top of the Pico da Tijuca at 1,022m (3,352 ft.) on a sunny day, and beneath your feet you'll have a view of every neighborhood in Rio. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. advertisement South American Copacabana Hotel (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - Reviews, Photos & Price Comparison - TripAdvisor South American Copacabana Hotel Rua Francisco Sa 90, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-010, Brazil Hotel amenities Trusted partner. We work with to make your booking as easy as possible. Secure payments. We use industry-leading practices to keep your information secure.

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Start your review of South American Copacabana Hotel Click to rate “Perfectly average.” Reviewed 29 October 2016 Nothing to complain about but nothing special either. We requested a double bed and got two singles. We even asked as we checked in and still got two singles. Annoying. Perfectly fine. Location is fine. Walking distance to grocery store. I stayed at another hotel afterwards with a much better location at the other end of Copacabana beach. Report “Awesome location, great staff” Reviewed 14 September 2016 It is a great 4 star hotel and his location is very good. Between Ipanema and Copacabana beach giving you a choice to walk to both beaches. I stayed at the deluxe room wit plenty space, large bathrooms, great employees. They always up to help. From the bar to reception, room cleaner, door man and the ones that help with... More Reviewed 10 September 2016 via mobile The South American Copacabana Hotel is located between copacabana and ipanema. This location is perfect to reach both neighbours in few minutes. The rooms where clean and comfortable.

I had only a problem (no more my fleflop in the room) that was solved by the receptionist before my departure. They bought me another pair. Big and healthy breakfast Report “good location” Reviewed 9 September 2016 For a 4star hotel, service and breakfast and room were average. consider $110 (by third part agent offering of cause, it's like 35% off ) cost it's not bad. Few minutes walk way to Copacabana Beach which is great. Report “Stayed for Olympics” Reviewed 30 August 2016 We were there for the very beginning of the Olympics and did not notice a price hike as mentioned. While not high luxury, we found the hotel to be very nice and everything we needed. Staff friendly enough, attentive and breakfast included in the mornings. Location is great -- right between Ipanema and Copacabana. Very nice views on the roof.... More Reviewed 22 August 2016 via mobile Well i've had 3 weeks here..to start with on arrival checkin was friendly and with a minor hiccup i was off to my room. Rooms are very basic with tv and air con and a working fridge.

On day 1 a beer cost 10 reais...day 2 it had risen to 15 reais...also the cost of rooms, laundry and room service... More Reviewed 25 July 2016 via mobile We used to stay in a five-star hotel located on Avenida Atlântica em Copacabana... But got sick of that bad attitude, too much security scrutiny, and too many tourists in a very fake location. We are now very be at the South American Copacabana hotel where we have stayed five times and brought groups of friends as well. Excellent rates,... More “The most friendly staff I've seen in Rio” Reviewed 6 July 2016 I have been to Rio for work and leisure several times in the last years - but this time was the best experience I had so far. The hotel is well located in Copacabana, rooms are ok (simple but very clean) and service was outstanding: friendly staff, excellent food, prompt assistance to my requests. Plus, front desk staff speak fair... More “Can't find fault” Reviewed 7 April 2016 I stayed here over Easter for a week.

I was unsure what to expect but was not disappointed. The hotel is in a great location, a 2 minute walk from the main Copacabana beach. Perfect for what we wanted. The hotel was spotless and there are always staff around to assist. The reception staff were friendly and always ready to... More “Great Hotel!” Reviewed 6 April 2016 Stayed at the hotel for a few days during semana santa. The room was very nice and clean, a bit crowded for 3 people, but it was ok. The only thing I do have to say is that there were not enough places to hang things in the bathroom. Amazing location, right between copacabana and ipanema. The fron dask staff... More Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom There are no pins in your viewport. Try moving the map or changing your filters.

Only show hotels with confirmed availability {providername} {price} We can't find prices for this accommodation From {rate_price} {rate_periodicity} 424 photos of this hotel Traveller photos: See what travellers like you saw Viewed TripAdvisor Photos: Professional photos exclusively commissioned by TripAdvisor Viewed Management photos: Courtesy of the property manager Viewed Hotels you might also like... Travellers also viewed these Rio de Janeiro hotels Copacabana Neighbourhood Profile Copacabana The rowdy Copacabana is one of the most traditional and old areas from Rio de Janeiro. This neighbourhood is a blend of Brazilian soul - crowded, rowdy and traditional. This neighbourhood has a bit of everything: bars with music, pubs, street fairs, chaotic streets, and many shops. All these things and more live side-by-side. There are options for all price points and tastes. However, the most powerful draw in Copacabana is still the fantastic view of the coast and the incredible beaches.

Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi ) Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room Bar/Lounge Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi ) Public Wifi Business Centre with Internet Access Additional Information about South American Copacabana Hotel Address: Rua Francisco Sa 90, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-010, Brazil Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Copacabana Price Range: £82 - £149 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room) Hotel Class:3 star — South American Copacabana Hotel 3* Number of rooms: 99 Reservation Options: TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Hotels.com and Travelocity so you can book your South American Copacabana Hotel reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers. Also Known As: South American Copacabana Hotel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Hotel Style: #17 Spa Hotel in Rio de Janeiro Is This Your TripAdvisor Listing? Own or manage this property?

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See which rooms travellers prefer “Get the deluxe rooms closer to the top.” Mister-Brazil, 14 Sep 2016 | Read review “Choose the back rooms” Anni_lupu, 6 Apr 2016 | Read review “Try for a room at rear as less sound from busy street.” BangorBarney, 4 Apr 2016 | Read review “Corner rooms would be quieter; walls are thin.” SandraN865, 27 Feb 2016 | Read review “There aren't any rooms "with a good view" (because the hotel is facing the street, not the beach) so it doesn't make a difference.” enigmo, 15 Dec 2015 | Read review 5 of 5 Enter dates for best prices Check In Check Out © 2017 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Some photos provided by VFM Leonardo. * TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more) TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.

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We are proud of the quality of Ipanema footwear, and the sustainability of our manufacturing processes. Find out more about Ipanema footwear , and our corporate responsibility , wherever possible we try and do things in a way which promotes the environment and the local community. Gringo Cafe, Rio de Janeiro - Ipanema - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - TripAdvisor New! Find and book your ideal hotel on TripAdvisor — and get the lowest prices Gringo Cafe, Rio de Janeiro Is this restaurant good for bar scene? Yes Does this restaurant offer delivery? Yes Is this restaurant good for lunch? Yes Is this primarily a coffee shop? Yes Is this restaurant good for dinner? Yes Is this restaurant good for special occasions? Yes Does this restaurant have parking? Yes Does this restaurant offer valet parking? Yes Does this restaurant have private dining rooms? Yes Does this restaurant offer validated parking? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info.

Reset zoom Return to Map Get directions Rua Barao da Torre 240 | Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22411-000, Brazil +55 21 3813-3972 Sun 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 221 Reviews from our TripAdvisor Community Book similar restaurants See all travel guides Read reviews that mention: All reviews brunch carrot cake french toast eggs benedict spaghetti and meatballs mac n cheese tuna melt blt chilli ribs american breakfast an american ex pat real cheddar cheese comforts of home enthusiastic owner diner style breakfast all day brazilian twist united states the food is great Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Start your review of Gringo Cafe Click to rate Reviewed October 12, 2016 via mobile This little place is just the ticket if you're feeling homesick for the U.S., and for American brunch and breakfast in particular.

Whoever runs it know what we miss, and they do a great job of turning out pancakes, eggs and bacon, Mac n cheese, etc., just like we like it. Their bacon is perfection, and the pancakes are straight... More Helpful? “it's a bit of home!” Reviewed September 20, 2016 the atmosphere is simple on a street in Ipanema a little beyond the hustle. The menu is American - pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, burgers, fries... a reasonable price for the neighborhood, service fairly prompt and friendly. I've heard the owner is American. some of the pies - apple - and cakes - carrot, red velvet - looked well done. Helpful? Reviewed September 19, 2016 via mobile I wrote review a couple of months ago and I wasn't going to visit again based on my experience. I decided to go back a couple more times and the experience had changed. It appeared more organized, employees paying attention to the customers and the food was presented well. I will go back! Much better. Helpful?

“Great food by real cooks, and the staff was amazing.” Reviewed September 19, 2016 I cooked in restaurants for many years, and the first impression I had from the Gringo Cafe is that the cooks are legitimate and the food is handled cleanly and professionally. That is not always easy to find. On top of that, it's good. Genuine home scratch cooking done by people who really know how to cook. The staff is... More Helpful? Reviewed September 16, 2016 via mobile Really friendly and efficient service, large selection of American breakfast dishes such as pancakes and eggs, milkshakes etc Good coffee too and it's decently priced. Will come back! Helpful? Reviewed September 14, 2016 via mobile Excellent Food, Excellent Staff...we all ate something different and it was delivered to the table promptly and was tasty. Going back for breakfast before we go home! Helpful? Reviewed September 12, 2016 via mobile I am writing this as I am finishing my coffee after breakfast! It is Monday morning and not too busy. I highly recommend Gringo cafe for a great American breakfast! Friendly and attentive service!

Seek it out if your in the mood for a top breakfast! Helpful? Reviewed September 8, 2016 via mobile The Gringo cafe sever great cakes, pancakes and coffee. We arrived 11am Wednesday morning and it was full and had to put our names on waiting list for a table but it was worth the wait. Carrot cake was very good and free coffee re- fills with friendly staff. What more us required. Helpful? “Credit card cloning” Reviewed September 4, 2016 Sorry Guys, Good food, great ambiance , but at the end when someone clones your credit card write in front of you, it kind of ruins the whole experience. Helpful? Report GringoSam, Owner at Gringo Cafe, responded to this review Sir, I am truly sorry that you suspect that your card was cloned, however there is literally no evidence to support your accusations that Gringo Café or any of our employees are to blame or involved. Gringo Café has operated for over 6 years and successfully served thousands and thousands of guests. We have never had an employee clone a... More lornasonny

Question: In which city of South America would you find the neighbourhood of Ipanema?
Answer: RIO DE JANEIRO