Ipanema Beach is Certainly One of the Most Privileged Areas

Ipanema is certainly one of the most privileged areas of Rio de Janeiro and the beach reflects that atmosphere. A lot safer than the popular Copacabana, Ipanema is very much the fashionable place to see and be seen. Trendsetting has always been a perogative for the people of this beach - it was where the dental floss bikini and topless bathing was invented.

Ipanema is a public beach, with free access like all beaches in Brazil. If you're coming from a country where everything's regulated, expect to be spoiled. To start off, you don't even have get off your toosh to have your wish granted. Feeling hungry Beach vendors offer ice cream, cookies (don't miss the traditional Biscoitos Globo), corn on the cob, melted cheese on a stick, shrimp on a stick, assorted homemade sandwiches, fresh-sliced pineapple. Need to accessorize? Hats, colorful beach throws, sunglasses, jewelry, even bikinis are for sale.

It is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, hotel lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, pavements decorated with black and cream swirl pattern mosaics, and the easygoing lifestyle of its inhabitants. Some of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches.

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Source from: www.ipanema.com