Copacabana, Rio

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Published:10th June 2011 8:15 AM

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Copacabana, Rio

Copacabana is a borough located in the southern zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’s known for its 4 km beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.

The district was originally called Sacopenapã (translated from the tupi language, it means “the way of the socós (a kind of bird)”) until the mid-18th century. It was renamed after the construction of a chapel holding a replica of theVirgen de Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivia.

Copacabana begins at Princesa Isabel Avenue and ends at Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six). Beyond Copacabana, there are two small beaches: one, inside Fort Copacabana and other, right after it: Diabo (“Devil”) Beach. Arpoador beach, where surfers used to go after its perfect waves, comes in the sequence, followed by the famous borough of Ipanema. The area will be one of the four “Olympic Zones” during the 2016 Summer Olympics.

According to Riotur, the Tourism Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro, there are 63 hotels and 10 hostels in Copacabana.

Last Modified:17th February 2012 12:18 AM

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