What to do in Ipanema

What to do in Ipanema


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

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

Visit the Ipanema Hippie Fair - The craftfair is an intangible heritage of Rio 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 - A musician from Rio de Janeiro who was one of the main figures behind the consolidation and internationalization of bossa nova in the 60s.

Location: Av. Francisco Bhering, Sem Número - Ipanema.

Tour the Favela Museum - A private, community-based NGO founded in 2008 by cultural leaders from the Pavão, Pavãozinho and Cantagalo favelas. The place is a territorial museum about favela memories and cultural heritage around the world. We recommend contacting 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 Rio's nightlife.

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 the sea!

Pedra do Arpoador is one of the most iconic places to watch the sunset in Rio de Janeiro. It is located between