City&Sea
Our guests are steps away from the best that Rio has to offer. Explore some of Ipanema’s hippest boutiques and shops, cultural scene and nightlife. Indulge and lose yourself in the exuberant beauty of our beaches and forests. We are at the heart of it all: where the City meets the Sea.
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Eye on Lapa
Aerial view of the deactivated aqueduct in Lapa, Rio's bohemian district with plenty of bars, restaurants and live music halls
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Follow the Trail
Follow the trails to reach some of the best views of the city and experience Rio from above.
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Get up, stand up!
Catch a glimpse of standup paddlers balancing on long boards, their silhouettes adding to the beauty of the horizon.
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Tropical Art Deco
Art Deco interior at Bar Lagoa, classic German food restaurant
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Anchors Aweigh!
If you want to see the city from a different angle and discover the numerous islands spread across our waters, Veja Rio magazine suggests several interesting boat trips that will... Read More →
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Balancing Act
Recently, one of the favorite sports around here has been slacklining. Over soft sands or hot pavements, slackliners explore every nook of Rio to find the perfect balance and fun.... Read More →
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Visit the Christ
All year round
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the statue of Christ the Redeemer is a mandatory sight that delights us all. There are several ways to go see this... Read More →
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Banda de Ipanema
Banda de Ipanema, one of the most popular Carnaval street bands (known as blocos), was founded in 1964. The band came to life under the leadership of designer Ferdy Carneiro... Read More →