Ipanema

Ipanema is a district located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema was immortalized in the song Girl from Ipanema, written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and performed by Jobim, Jo?o and Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz.

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Ipanema is a five minute walk from Copacabana beach but it's worlds apart. Gone are the sleazy prostitute bars and sex tourism and in are lots of classy boutiques and chic cafes. Ipanema is not quite as upscale a neighbourhood as Leblon or Barra de Tijuca, but it is still expensive and well-policed.

Rio de Janeiro: :This article is about the city called Rio de Janeiro. For the state with the same name, see Rio de Janeiro (state)....

Leblon: Leblon (whose name comes from the name of a French settler) is an affluent neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, just west of Ipanema, another neighborhood in that city....

Arpoador: Arpoador is a district located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, in a small peninsula between Ipanema and Copacabana....

Ipanema related Images and Photos (experimental)

People Enjoying the Beach and Surf at Ipanema Beach

Peppers for Sale at a Local Market Ipanema