Copacabana Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana
Copacabana Fort
Copacabana
Copacabana
Copacabana

Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighbourhood.

Copacabana epitomizes Río’s trademark image of beach, jungle-covered mountains and sun-kissed bodies. Also known as the Princesinha do Mar (Princess of the Sea), Copacabana buzzes with energetic activity around the clock. Relax with the city’s beautiful people on the sweeping beach, dabble in watersports, dance all night at clubs and visit historic landmarks.

The centerpiece attraction is the 2.5-mile-long (4-kilometre) Copacabana BeachOpens in a new window. On its golden sands practice capoeira martial arts, sunbathe, swim and play beach soccer or volleyball. Try surfing and stand-up paddleboarding or relax beneath the shade of a rented umbrella. Look north toward Sugarloaf MountainOpens in a new window and see forested hills rise above art nouveau and neoclassical edifices.

The mosaicked esplanade of Copacabana Boardwalk borders the beach and entices dog-walkers, joggers and skaters. Enjoy some people-watching. Stop at a quiosque (beach bar) for a cold beer or freshly squeezed fruit juice. Feast on salgadinhos, fried dough balls stuffed with cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables.

In the neighbourhood’s southwestern corner is Copacabana FortOpens in a new window. Used as a military fort from 1914 to 1987, it now houses the Army Historical Museum, which has no admission fee. Leave the coast and wander the streets of Barrio Peixoto, a sleepy district of art deco houses. In Edmundo Bittencourt Square older residents play chess and children explore a playground. It seems a million miles from the energetic beachside area.

Copacabana’s commercial streets are a dreamland for shoppers. Art galleries, boutiques, department stores and surf shops spread along Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana and Rua Barata Ribeiro. Experience the boisterous atmosphere of a boteco (pub) and dine at an espeto corrido (all-you-can-eat grill). After dark, hop between the brewpubs, cocktail lounges, live music venues and samba clubs.

Reach Copacabana easily from all parts of the city via public buses and the metro. Sundays are fun, when beachfront Avenida Atlântica becomes pedestrian-only and fills with artisans and street performers. Come for New Year’s Eve and be part of the huge and flamboyant open-air beach party.



Top hotels in Copacabana

Hotel Atlântico Rio

Hotel Atlântico Rio

3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ฿1,615 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,615
฿1,780 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,193 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Its clean. The staff I encountered were professional and efficient. It's not perfect but very good!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Atlântico Rio
Hotel Atlantico Copacabana

Hotel Atlantico Copacabana

3 out of 5
Rua Siqueira Campos 90, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ฿1,435 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,435
฿1,582 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Good hotel and good price"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Atlantico Copacabana
Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Duvivier 82 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,059 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Hotel Atlântico Travel

Hotel Atlântico Travel

4 out of 5
Rua Barata Ribeiro nº 544, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿1,538 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿1,538
฿1,696 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,244 reviews)
Acesso Fácil a restaurantes
"Gosto porque fica próximo a lojas de conveniência, é fácil acesso ao metro de Copacabana..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hotel Atlântico Travel
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ฿19,497 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿19,497
฿22,597 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The Copacabana Palace was fantastic in all ways."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 3668 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ฿5,801 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,801
฿6,671 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,195 reviews)
"Good rooms but I CANNOT believe how excellent the staff were. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
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Copacabana Travel Guide