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Avenida Atlantica

| beachfront of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Santo Cristo)
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Ranked #20 of 356 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Avenida Atlantica, with the iconic wavy sidewalk mosaic of Roberto Burle Marx, is ideal for strolling along Copacabana Beach. It is lined with... more » Owner description: Avenida Atlantica, with the iconic wavy sidewalk mosaic of Roberto Burle Marx, is ideal for strolling along Copacabana Beach. It is lined with beachside kiosks offering refreshments such as a chilled coconut, and at the far end is a quaint area where fishermen bring their fresh catch ashore. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

Beaches, restaurants, shopping. Copacabana has got it. It's also close to the metro subway in case you need to hit downtown or other areas. Enjoyed my time there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I am not a beach person. I enjoy just to admire the beauty of the ocean and look and mingled with the locals. I must say this beach was so inviting that just walking on Atlantica Ave was not going to do it for me. I had to go back to the hotel where I was staying and get my... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

There's no other place like la Avenida Atlántica, they close part of the avenue so you can find people running, skateboarding or just promenading all along the boulevard. There're also lot's of kioscs where you can grab a drink while watching people playing. And most important, I did feel safe strolling down the avenue, even by the night.

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Hayling, null, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The temperature was right but the area is far too busy with noisy traffic. Bank holidays is not the ideal time to visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Probably the most athletic city to visit. Dress in Speedos or Bikimis and flip flops for comfort for beach activities.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Avenida Atlantica is the buzzing backbone of Copacabana Beach. There's a nice market every night and on Sundays the outer lanes of the avenue is closed for traffic and bustles with wheelers , walkers and runners of all kinds. Leme is my favorite part - and most tranquil. The Leme fort is open for visits and you can climb the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Avenida Atlantica is the place you want to be! It has the best hotels, restaurants and activities. The best part is that they close part of it on Sunday's so you can jog or rent a bike to ride. It located right on Copacabana beach, so the sand and the waves are right there!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I love Rio´s Beach but there is no more options to stay on Av. Atlantica. There you can se people playing volleyball, running, biking till midnight. You also have an open artesan market at night. Clean, noisy but beautiful views of the beach.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I traveled Rio extensively while visiting. Avenida Atlantica is the place to be for its beach, views and proximity to everything else.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Lots of food and drinks along the beach.Mosaic pavements are beautiful. In the evenings there is a street market that sells lots of souvenirs at good prices.

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