Copacabana Beach, Brazil

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Lenght: 4,000 meters.

The legendary Brazilian Copacabana Beach, located in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the most dangerous beaches in the world. Not the poisonous medusae and the wild animals, but the ordinary robbers, whose doomsday sacrifices are daily dozens of people, are the main danger of the beach. For a trip to the popular beach you should not take any valuable things with you. Anyone who is recovering on the beach alone should not leave the garments and the towels unattended. The robbers will steal them instantly.

The beach length is quite large and forms about 4 000 meters. Along the beach there is an incredibly beautiful Avenida Atlantica, with countless cozy restaurants and shops. Today one can hardly imagine that a small fishing village Copacabana was located just a few decades ago on the site of today's giant beach resort. In recent decades, this district has been known not only for its active infrastructure, but also for its crime.

Drugs, prostitution, numerous crooks and bags - so are the distinctive features of the popular Brazilian beach. If some precautions are taken, the rest on the coast can be quite safe. Resting on the beach, you should not talk with unknown people and do not close business with them. On the beach you should take as little valuable things as possible and never leave them unattended.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Grupo Xamdol' located in 0.02 km (

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Car rental office: 'Rent Car' is located in 0.73 km (

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Fuel station: 'Posto Praça do Lido' in 0.24 km

Supermarket: 'Armazém 331' in 0.06 km

Parking: 'Estacionamento' in 0.17 km

Apotheek: 'Drogasmil' in 0.06 km

Police station: 'Cabine de Polícia' in 0.17 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante Transa' in 0 km

Railway station: 'CARDEAL ARCOVERDE' in 0.25 km

Nearest airports:
» Santos Dumont Airport SDU - in 6 km

» Galeao Airport GIG - in 18 km

» Umberto Modiano Airport BZS - in 126 km

» Resende Airport QRZ - in 143 km

» Macae Airport MEA - in 160 km

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Best hotels near Copacabana Beach

Vem Pro Rio Studios - Copacabana

Located in 0 km from Copacabana Beach
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Rooms: 1

Vem Pro Rio Studios- Copacabana offers comfortable, well-lit accommodation with city views. The apartments come with a TV, sofa, dining table and … More: photo, rates and booking

Miramar Hotel by Windsor

Located in 1 km from Copacabana Beach
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Rooms: 201

Guests can start the day admiring the privileged beach view while savoring a rich breakfast. At other times, you can have a drink at the rooftop bar … More: photo, rates and booking

Urcarioca Hostel

Located in 2 km from Copacabana Beach
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Rooms: 2

All dormitories feature a fan, private lockers and shared bathroom facilities. Urcarioca Hostel is 8 km from Rio de Janeiro centre, and 12 km from … More: photo, rates and booking

Studio Laranjeiras

Located in 3 km from Copacabana Beach
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Rooms: 1

This studio features an equipped kitchenette, a ceiling fan and a bathroom with a shower. There is a gym in the building available at a surcharge. It … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

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8 km - Rio carnaval

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The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a world famous and the most recognizable carnival in the world. The main city event begins on Friday before Ash Wednesday. Best samba schools in Brazil are involved in the preparation for the holiday. The exact origin of a fabulous …

9 km - Plateau of Parana-Etendeca

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The large igneous province of the Paraná-Etendeka is located in Brazil. It formed about 132 million years ago. The eruption occurred during this period. Some researchers tend to consider it the largest in the history of the earth. The fact is that magma traps of the …

15 km - Complexo do Alemao

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282 km - Santuario de Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

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The church complex called Bom Jesus de Matosinhos is situated in the Brazilian city of Congonhas. The sight was built in the 18th century. That's the striking architectural monument in the Baroque style. The white church is characterized by marvelous interiors. …

289 km - Ouro Preto City

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Top destination around Copacabana Beach - Rio de Janeiro

Guests of Porto Bay Rio Internacional will genuinely enjoy staying in the romantic guest rooms with striking views of the seaside. This resort is suitable for young couples and travelers who like active pastime even when on a vacation. Porto Bay Rio Internacional has a well-developed infrastructure. The stylish Limone bar is a wonderful place to try exotic cocktails and tropical fruit, and La Finestra restaurant is perfect for a romantic dinner. The restaurant also serves the most popular French cuisine dishes. There is a panoramic swimming pool with comfortable and fully furnished wooden terraces on the roof of the building.

If you want to enjoy a romantic holiday in a relaxed atmosphere, Mama Ruisa hotel can be exactly what you’re craving for. This charming hotel has only seven comfortable guest rooms in the national style with large panoramic windows. The inner yard is a fantastic place to relax together as there are a small swimming pool and wonderful terraces for sunbathing. Guest rooms on the first floor have private small patios with designer furniture.
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