What to do in Ipanema

Walk through Garota de Ipanema Park - The park has areas such as a children's playground, musical arena and observation deck.

Location: Av. Francisco Bhering, 2-224 - Arpoador.

Visit the Ipanema Hippie Fair - The crafts fair is Rio's intangible heritage and has been held since 1968 on Sundays from 8am to 6pm.

Location: Praça General Osório - Ipanema

Take photos with the statue of Tom Jobim - Rio de Janeiro musician who was largely responsible for the consolidation and internationalization of bossa nova in the 60s.

Location: Av. Francisco Bhering, No Number - Ipanema.

Take a Tour of the Favela Museum - A private, community-based NGO, founded in 2008 by cultural leaders living in the Pavão, Pavãozinho and Cantagalo favelas. The place is a territorial museum about the memories and cultural heritage of favelas around the world. We recommend getting in touch via the NGO's website to book a guided tour.

Location: Rua Alberto de Campos 12 – Ipanema

Enjoy a good drink at Boteco Belmonte - The bar has a beautiful view of the sunset, and is a good option for those who want to enjoy the nightlife in Rio.

Location: Av. Vieira Souto, 236 - Ipanema

Be enchanted by the sunset - There is a tradition in Rio where people gather on the Arpoador rock and applaud the sunset. The practice is a way of thanking nature for the beauty of the sky and sea!

Pedra do Arpoador is one of the most iconic places to watch the sunset in Rio de Janeiro. It is located between Arpoador and Diabo beaches, and it is possible to see the strip of sand that goes from Arpoador to Leblon, passing through Ipanema.