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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SOLAR DOS ABACAXIS
SOLAR DOS ABACAXIS
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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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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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Tropical Art Deco
Art Deco interior at Bar Lagoa, classic German food restaurant
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SOLAR DOS ABACAXIS
Launches summer project: Solar Station
For the first time, the cultural institution will keep its doors open from Friday to Sunday with a diverse and free program, which is an art, education and gastronomy. One... Read More →
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Garden of Delights
All year round
Rio’s Modern Museum of Art (MAM) is a showcase of great architecture and its exhibits are well worth a visit, but if you want to enjoy the weekend like a... Read More →
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Rio’s Museums
We have lots of stories to tell, with many museums spread around town to tell them, showing Rio’s connection to art, sports, music and fashion to locals and visitors alike.... Read More →
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Tropical Art Deco
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer stands atop the Corcovado Mountain and welcomes us daily with open arms. The statue is the world’s largest... Read More →
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Beach Art & Music
Arpoador is one of the best places to experience the kind of laid-back atmosphere and musicality that marked the Bossa Nova movement. Celebrate the night's bright lights as they reflect... Read More →
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Art Spaces
Rio exudes art and nature in every corner. Rarely will you visit a neighborhood without walking into some kind of artistic expression or natural monument offering visual delight to passers-by. ... Read More →
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Enjoying Downtown
Rio de Janeiro is one of those cities that are best enjoyed outdoors. The antiques and culinary street fairs spread around town add a special touch to your visit and... Read More →
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Relics
If you are fond of antiques and love decorative items, Rio can be a treasure chest for your collection. In Copacabana, you’ll find the Shopping dos Antiquários (also known as... Read More →
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Feira de Ipanema
Sundays
Considered to be the largest open-air art gallery and crafts market in the world, the Feira de Ipanema is a neighborhood classic. Created in 1968, a controversial period, the market... Read More →
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NEW The Floating City: Architect Gia Wolff Rio De Janeiro Carnaval Floats
The floats of the Rio Carnaval are one of the main spectacles that take over the city, in tandem with sparkling costumes, live music and samba dancing. The Rio festival is one of... Read More →
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The Legalization of Street Art in Rio de Janeiro
In March 2009, the Brazilian government passed law 706/07 which decriminalizes street art. In an amendment to a federal law that punishes the defacing of urban buildings or monuments, street... Read More →