Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro has long been a kind of hallmark of both this city and the whole of Brazil. So, nowadays it is difficult to meet a person who has never heard anything about this heavenly place on the ocean in his life. We invite you to get to know Copacabana Beach better, learn about its history, as well as what it can offer today to numerous tourists who come here from all over the world.
Copacabana (beach): Description
One of the world's most famous seaside vacation spots is located south of the center of Rio de Janeiro, at the entrance to Guanabara Bay. It inherited its name from a fishing village that used to be here. Copacabana (beach) stretches for as much as four kilometers. Surely many have heard of the local promenade, which is called Avenida Atlantica.
Historical background
The beginning of the history of Copacabana can be called the middle of the XVIII century, when in a village called Sacupenapana a chapel was erected in honor of the holy virgin from Copacabana (a city in Bolivia). At the sametime it was decided to rename the settlement in Copacabana. At the end of the 19th century, after the completion of the Real Grandes tunnel and the launch of the first trams, the village was connected to Rio de Janeiro. And a few years later, in 1904, the construction of the embankment began, which today we know as Avenida Atlantica.
Brazil's Copacabana beach reached its peak by the middle of the last century. So, in the fifties and sixties, representatives of bohemia began to settle in Copacabana (this is the name of not only the beach, but the entire area adjacent to it): writers, artists, artists, sculptors. They were mostly Brazilian citizens of European origin. Gradually, Copacabana became a very prestigious area. And here not only artists began to acquire real estate, but also businessmen, politicians, as well as just we althy people from Brazil and other countries. Today, Copacabana is a real Mecca for tourists from all over the world. It has miles of beautiful sandy beaches with many cafes, restaurants, shops, hotels and casinos.
Copacabana Hotels
If you want to live in close proximity to this world-famous beach, where the noise and fun do not subside around the clock, 365 days a year, then you should choose hotels located right on the coast. The most luxurious of them is the five-star Copacabana Palace. It offers everything that can be required for vacationers: fromsun loungers and beach towels, beauty salons and shops to conference rooms.
The four-star hotels Copacabana Arena and Windsor Excelsior are very popular. It is interesting that on their territory there is not only a banal sauna, but also a Russian bath. If you want to save money, then it is quite possible to find more budget options for living.
Restaurants and cafes
Copacabana (beach) boasts a wide variety of bars, cafes and restaurants for every taste. The Carretao restaurant is considered the most elite here. The most colorful place can be called the Copacabana establishment, in the design of which the atmosphere of the thirties and fifties of the last century was recreated.
You can have a very tasty and economical lunch at a restaurant called "Churaskaria". Here you need to pay only for the entrance, dessert and drinks. Meat is served to guests in unlimited quantities. It should be noted that such restaurants in Rio are quite common and are very popular among both Brazilians and numerous tourists.
Entertainment
In Copacabana, life, as they say, boils without fading, throughout the year. Everyone here will find entertainment to their taste. So, if you lead an active lifestyle, you can try your hand at surfing. Also, beach volleyball and football tournaments are constantly held on the beach.
Due to the large number of the mostnightlife lovers will not be bored with a variety of clubs. The most popular among tourists is the 2A2 disco. Another notable place is the Club Six nightclub with three dance floors and five bars. The locals love to visit it too.
Copacabana beach in Brazil: concerts
This beach is also known as the largest concert venue in Rio. Various world famous musicians have performed here more than once: Elton John, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz and many others. In 1994, Copacabana hosted a grand show by artist Rod Stewart, which was attended by four million people. This event was so large-scale that it was even included in the Guinness Book of Records. In 2006, Copacabana (beach) again hosted a grand concert. This time it was given by The Rolling Stones. Two million people came to listen to these scene veterans and rock legends.
