Copacabana Beach, (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - location, description, opening hours, entertainment and infrastructure. Useful tips and practical information from the "Subtleties of Tourism".
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Copacabana is the world-famous four-kilometer beach in Rio de Janeiro. This is the center of parties, a reflection of the spirit of Brazilian culture - bright, positive and incendiary. Thousands of sunbathers gather here every day. Copacabana is the main beach in Brazil, where you can see not only a huge number of beautiful people from all over the world, but also celebrities. The popularity of Copacabana came in the 50s, it was then that many interesting artists, musicians and writers found refuge on the coast.
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According to one of the myths, the worldwide love for bikinis is connected with Copacabana. It all started when, in 1948, three tourists walked along the beach in separate swimsuits, which caused a wild delight of the local public.
February 18, 2006 is a significant day in the history of Copacabana. The Rolling Stones concert was held on the beach, which gathered about 2 million people. Today Copacabana - kilometers of sand, many shops, cafes, coastal hotels, penthouses and casinos. In a word, an eternal holiday.
Where to stay
If you want to live, hang out, breathe the same air of Copacabana, it is most convenient to stay in one of the hotels on the coast. The most elite is the five-star Copacabana Palace. There is everything here: from an equipped conference room to beach chairs and towels, not to mention numerous beauty salons.
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Quite popular are the four-star hotels Windsor Excelsior and Arena Copacabana, on the territory of which there is a Russian bath and sauna. You can also choose more economical options, such as Windsor Copa or Bed & Breakfast Copacabana Joana.
Today Copacabana - kilometers of sand, many shops, cafes, coastal hotels, penthouses and casinos. In a word, an eternal holiday.
New Year
New Year's Eve in Rio is something special, especially if you spend it on the Copacabana beach. On December 31, a crowd of three million people dressed in white gather on the main beach of Brazil to celebrate Reveillon, the night of the sea goddess Yemanji. On this day, thousands of roses and gladioli are lowered into the sea, and after dark, candles are lit.
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They say that if you want to make acquaintance with the locals, on this day you should dress in all red (this is not a sign, but a signal to action for Brazilians).
At midnight, traditional fireworks, champagne splashes, kisses, then dancing until morning. Keeping a watchful eye on your wallet and watch is another big thing in Copacoban New Year's Eve.
Copacabana Beach Map