COPACABANA BEACH AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SEEN FROM DE SUGAR LOAF

COPACABANA BEACH AND NEIGHBOURHOOD - RIO DE JANEIRO - SEE PICTURES AND INFORMATION

"The Princess of the Sea"

COPACABANA BEACH (RIGHT) NEIGHBOURS IPANEMA BEACH (LEFT)

COPACABANA ALSO NEIGHBOURS THE SUGARLOAF IN URCA

BEAUTYFULL WATERS OF THE PRINCESS OF THE SEA COPACABANA

COPACABANA BEACH RIO DE JANEIRO

SPORTS AT COPACABANA BEACH

TIME TO RELAX AT COPACABANA

COPACABANA NEIGHBOURHOOD SEEN FROM THE BEGINNING(LEME)

SUNSET AT COPACABANA

CITY LIGHTS OF COPACABANA NEIGHBOURHOOD

NIGHTTIME AT COPACABANA AREA

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Copacabana is a beach and a neighbourhood located south of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Copacabana shares it's 4 km coastline with "Leme beach".

With white sand and waters that are never rough, this is the most popular beach for sunbathing.

Copacabana neighbours Ipanema on one side Botafogo onto the back and Leme to the other side.

The name Copacabana has a Bolivian origin. Historians trace it to a XVII century image of Our Virgin Lady of Copacabana, brought by the Portuguese from a small village around distant Lake Titicaca. It was installed in a chapel that would later be demolished for the construction of Forte de Copacabana.

This beach is home to Rio's famous New Year's celebration. It attracts over 2 million people from all over the world! Following a local tradition, most people dress in white offering a white flower to Yemanjá, the goddess of the seas.

During the summer international championships of beach soccer, volleyball and other sports are promoted in arenas along Copacabana Beach.

Kiosks are open around the clock, offering refreshments and snacks. Cross the street and explore the beachside cafes, restaurants, and night clubs along Av. Atlantica.

MAPS OF COPACABANA RIO DE JANEIRO