Tall and tan and young forever... Ipanema spells love at first sigh and will leave a permanent impression on you. Cariocas are very proud of its free, avant-garde attitude. Street Carnival festivities are world-renowned. Ipanema Beach is a legend. There are first class boutiques, malls, country clubs, parks, and the famous diamond row with two gem museums. Some of Rio's best hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and cultural attractions are concentrated in this neighborhood. It is a sort of smaller and more upscale version of Copacabana, and can easily be mastered on foot. Av. Vieira Souto is the name of the beach strip.

Jardim de Alah Canal is the border of Ipanema and Leblon. It connects the Lake ( Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas ) and the Atlantic Ocean. Leblon is as fashionable and as affluent as its beach sister Ipanema. Hotels and apart hotels in both neighborhoods are even listed together, for your convenience. Leblon is centrally located, has excellent night life possibilities, first-rate shopping areas, restaurants, and all conveniences in a walking distance. Upper Leblon is a hilly residential area with mansions, and spacious apartments. The street along the beach is Av. Delfim Moreira.

Arpoador is between Copacabana and Ipanema, and it is one of Rio's prettiest areas (see Pictours of Arpoador). Attractions include two beaches, parks, top restaurants, bars, 24-hour convenience stores, a neighborhood mall, even a Bingo Casino. Ipanema and Copacabana beaches are steps away. Main street is Rua Francisco Otaviano. Hotels in this area are very popular.