Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro one of the most famous in the world

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


Country      Brazil
State      Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/City                     Rio de Janeiro
Zone South Zone

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Location in Rio de Janeiro 

 Coordinates: 22°58′1″S 43°10′50″W

 Copacabana begins at Princesa Isabel Avenue and ends at Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six). Beyond Copacabana, there are two small beaches: one, inside Fort Copacabana and the other, right after it: Diabo ("Devil") Beach. Arpoador beach, where surfers go after its perfect waves, comes next, followed by the famous borough of Ipanema. The area will be one of the four "Olympic Zones" during the 2016 Summer Olympics. According to Riotur, the Tourism Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro, there are 63 hotels and 10 hostels in Copacabana.

Copacabana Beach in 1971

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