Ipanema Beach - Rio
de Janeiro Beauty: 5 (5=excellent
/ 4=good / 3=ok / 2=bad 1=very bad) Infrastructure for tourism: 4 find
Ipanema on Rio map - click here Description: urban beach in Rio de Janeiro. Attractions:
sunset in summer // surf at Arpoador // Info: this stretch of beach became world famous through
the song "Garota de Ipanema" by Tom Jobim and Vinicius
de Moraes. When referring to the beach, one also has to mention
the city district. Ipanema, once a fishing village, is a
cultural site of Brazil. This is where Bossa Nova rhythm and
beach fashion all were created. Ipanema means "dangerous
waters" in Tupi Guarani, the Indian language.
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