Rio de Janeiro - Ipanema & Leblon (PDF Chapter)

This is the Ipanema & Leblon chapter from Lonely Planet’s Rio de Janeiro guide-book.

The favored address for young, beautiful and wealthy cariocas (residents of Rio), these twin neighborhoods boast magnificent beaches, high-end shopping, and tree-lined streets full of en-ticing open-air cafes, restaurants and bars.

• frolic in the waves, sip refreshing maté and watch people parade along iconic Ipanema Beach.
• maps
• join fishers and couples on rocky Ponta do Arpoador for the nightly spectacle of sunset
• transport
• feast on Bahian snacks and browse artwork and handicrafts at the Zona Sul’s most famous market, Hippie Fair
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.