1 Soaking up the sun-shine on Copacabana beach (p86), followed by a meal at an oceanfront eatery.2 Exploring the Forte de Copacabana (p87) and taking in the peaceful views across the sands.

3 Walking to mountain-top heights along a for-ested trail inside the Forte Duque de Caxias (p87).4 Admiring the breath-taking sea views from the Skylab Bar (p94).

5 Listening to samba jam sessions at Bip Bip (p94).

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For more detail of this area see Map p236 and p240 A

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5 Best Places to Eat

¨ Azumi (p90)

¨ Zot (p90)

¨ Santa Satisfaçāo (p88)

¨ Amir (p88)

¨ Le Blé Noir (p88)

For reviews, see p87 A

6 Best Places to Drink

¨ Mud Bug (p91)

¨ Sindicato do Chopp (p94)

¨ Botequim Informal (p91)

¨ Ponto da Bossa Nova (p91)

For reviews, see p91 A

7 Best Places to Shop

¨ Havaianas (p95)

¨ Loja Fla (p95)

¨ Bossa Nova & Companhia (p95)

For reviews, see p94 A

Explore Copacabana & LemeWith the construction of the neoclassical Copacabana Palace Hotel in 1923, Copacabana – and Rio – became South America’s most elegant destination, one frequent-ed by international celebrities. Copacabana remained Rio’s untarnished gem until the 1970s, when the area fell into decline. Today’s Copa is a chaotic mix of dis-count stores and noisy traffic-filled avenues, with a hum-ming red-light district and slightly edgy streets. While paradise it clearly is not, the beach remains beautiful. Framed by mountains and deep blue sea, the magnifi-cent curve of shoreline stretches more than 4km.

Packing the beach are sun-worshippers of every age and background – from favela kids to aging socialites, to tourists and families from the Zona Norte. Copacabana’s democratic mix, old-school botecos (small neighborhood bars), eclectic restaurants and nightclubs, myriad shops and of course the handsome shoreline still entrance many visitors. While the cool kids cling to Ipanema and Leblon, Copacabana seems poised on the edge of a renaissance. Its glassy kiosks have brought class to the neighborhood, while ‘Baixo Copa’ is becoming a nightlife destination.

The small neighborhood of Leme, just northeast of Copacabana (Av Princesa Isabel divides the two), has a village feel, with its mix of old-timers, upper-middle-class families and favela residents. The lack of major roads through Leme creates a more peaceful vibe, and the oceanfront restaurants make for a more relaxing set-ting for a drink than the buzzing Copacabana strip.

Local Life ¨ Markets Copacabana has a handful of weekly

produce markets (p35) held at various locales. Our favorite happens in peaceful Bairro Peixoto (p87).

¨ Hangouts One of Copacabana’s liveliest areas for a drink is Baixo Copa, a bar- and restaurant-lined strip just back from Av Atlântica around Rua Domingos Ferreira and Barão de Ipanema.

¨ Arts Little frequented by tourists, Espaço SESC often hosts an excellent line-up of dance and theatre performances.

Getting There & Away ¨ Bus Ipanema (161, 573), Leblon (511, 161, 583), Gávea

(161, 583), Jardim Botânico (161, 573, 583) Centro (121, 123, 124).

¨ Metro Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos, Cantagalo, Ipanema/General Osório.

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