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Things to Do in Zona Sul
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Forte de Copacabana and Museu Histórico do Exército
Copacabana Fort was built in 1914 as part of Rio's first line... |
Military Sites | Zona Sul |
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Museu H. Stern
The world headquarters of H. Stern has a small museum where you... |
Museums / Galleries | Zona Sul |
Praia de Copacabana
Maddening traffic, noise, packed apartment blocks, and a world-famous... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
Praia de Ipanema
As you stroll along this beach you catch a cross section of the... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Zona Sul |
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Praia de São Conrado
Undoubtedly the safest beach in Rio, Praia de São Conrado... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Arpoador
This beach, at the east end of Ipanema, has great waves for surfing... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Botafogo
Though it's very much a strand, Praia do Botafogo doesn't attract... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Diabo
Praia do Diabo is a barely noticeable stretch of sand tucked... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Flamengo
Flamengo residents know that this beach is much busier 5 am-7... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Leblon
At the far end of Ipanema you'll find Praia do Leblon. As you... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Leme
A natural extension of Copacabana Beach to the northeast, toward... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia do Vidigal
Praia doVidigal is a small stretch of sand next to the Sheraton... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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Praia Vermelha
Closed to civilians until 1938, Praia Vermelha is still the home... |
Beaches | Zona Sul |
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