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Copacabana is a walkable, scenic neighborhood known for being tropical and offering ample choices for restaurants and bars. Outdoor settings, such as the mountains, sea, and beaches, attract many visitors. Copacabana is a great home base for exploring the greater Rio de Janeiro area, especially with so many hotels to choose from.

Sightseeing around Copacabana

At Copacabana Fort, Indian Museum, and H. Stern Museum, you'll learn about local culture. Edmundo Bittencourt Square, Dorival Caymmi Statue, and Pasmado Viewpoint are well-known local landmarks. Create some family memories at RioZoo.

Shopping, swimming, and taking a tour are just a few things to do in the area. Sambodrome, Maracana Stadium, and Sao Januario Stadium are great places to catch a game or event. Devil's Beach, Vermelha Beach, and Leblon Beach are a few spots to soak up some sunshine. Local parks like Girl from Ipanema Park, Praca General Osorio, and Parque Henrique Lage are peaceful spots. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Rio Sul Shopping Mall, Forum Ipanema Shopping Mall, or Shopping Leblon.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, and Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. You can also check out Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Posto 9, and Museu Internacional de Arte Naif.

Getting around Copacabana

If you want to get around the city, Cardeal Arcoverde Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Siqueira Campos Station and Cantagalo Station.

The closest major airport is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), located 4.3 miles (6.9 km) from Copacabana. Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.) is the next closest airport, 12 miles (19.3 km) away.