Ipanema Information

Ipanema Information:

Ipanema Beach is considered one of the most beautiful urban beaches in the world. The neighbourhood in which it is situated is one of safest and fanciest areas of Rio, syrrounded by charming building. The nightlife is variated and you can always find what you are looking for near by. Various bars and restaurants are open till early hours in the morning to atend all visitors and locals the best possible way.
To leave or to get to Ipanema< is easy. There are many bus lines that take you to places all around Rio de Janeiro and you can also count with the subway station General Osório and its Gound Stations (Buses included in the price that can take you to the station or from the station to other places).
The proximity of Ipanema with the various main neighbourhoods of Rio makes your trip easy. Ipanema is between Copacabana, Lagoa and Leblon; the finests and most famous neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro.

Things to do during the day:

Where is good eat?

SUBWAY - Sandwiches - Fast-food.
KILOGRAMA - Lunch - buffet per kilo. All you can eat pizzas/buffet at night for R$14, 00.
BAR REDENTOR - Lunch, Sandwiches, Juices from R$3, 50.
ZUCCO LANCHES - Lunch, Sandwiches, Juices from R$9, 00.
 

Tours:

DAY TRIP - A 7h tour around the city - Christ The Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, the bohemian neighborhoods of Lapa and Santa Teresa, Sambodrome, Maracanã and Sugar Loaf - all tickets included. Everyday. Pick up at 13h30minh. R$140,00
CITY TOUR - A 5h tour around the city - Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, the bohemian neighborhoods of Lapa and Santa Teresa, Sambodrome, Maracanã - l tickets included. Everyday. Pick up at 13h30minh. R$90, 00
FAVELA TOUR - The famous 3h tour to the biggest favela in South America - learn the history and the art of the favela with expert guides. Everyday. Pick up at 10am or 2pm. R$65,00
HANG GLIDING - Jump off at Pedra da Gavea Mountain, landing on São Conrado beach - AMAZING view! Everyday (depending on the weather). Flexible pick up time. Includes transfer to and back. R$250
A DAY IN RIO - A 9h tour around the city - Maracanã, Sambodrome, Cathedral, Sugar Loaf, lunch in Santa Teresa and Christ the Redeemer - all tickets included! Everyday. Pick up at 9h.R$160
SUGARLOAF AND CITY TOUR - A 4h tour to Maracana, Sambodrome, Cathedral and Sugarloaf. Everyday. Pick up at 9am. R$100, 00
PETRÓPOLIS - An 8h tour to the beautiful and historical city of Petrópolis - Tickets to the Imperial Museum included and stop off at the famous Santa Teresa Street. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Pick up at 10am. R$90, 00
TROPICAL ISLANDS - A 10h tour to the Tropical Islands in Rio’s coast - Lunch and Boat Trip included. Pick up at 8am. R$110, 00
CITY OF SAMBA - A 4h tour to the City of Samba - where people create throughout the year the costumes and allegories used in the biggest popular show on earth - The Carnival. Everyday. R$80, 00
NITEROI - A 4h tour around the city of Niteroi - City Tour, Museum of Contemporaneous Art and Beaches. Every day. Flexible pick up time. R$100,00
ANGRA DOS REIS / ILHA GRANDE - A 12h tour to the Beaches of Angra dos Reis City and Ilha Grande Island - Boat Trip and Lunch included. Stop offs in diving spots and famous beaches. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Pick up 7am. R$90,00
BÚZIOS - A 12H tour to the beaches in Búzios City - Boat Trip and Lunch included. Stop offs in diving spots and famous beaches. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Pick up at 7am. R$100,00
HISTORIC CITY TOUR - A 4h tour to the main historic spots in Rio - walking tour around the Center of Rio with an expert guide, getting to see all the Museums. Everyday. R$80,00
ILHA DOS PESCADORES (FISHER´S ISLAND) - A 6h tour around the Island with dinner included. From Friday to Sunday. R$80, 00
FOOTBALL MATCH - Prices, pick up times and dates depending on championship and season schedule. Wednesdays and Sundays.
ADVENTURE TOURS - Rappel, Mountain Climbing, Tree Climbing, Surf Classes.
 

BEACHES - Ipanema, Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, Grumari, and Prainha and Praia da Reserva (both best for surfing).
CENTRO - The center, the old part of the city - Plazas, Museums, Theatres - Cultural Center Banco do Brasil, Arco dos Teles, Paço Imperial, Palácio Tiradentes, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Nacional Library, Fundição Progresso, Selaron Steps (famous as Lapa steps), Museum of Modern Art (everyday except Mondays).
STREET MARKETS - Uruguaiana in Centro, biggest popular street market in Rio (week days), Hippie Market in Ipanema - best in art, art crafts, alternative clothing, souvenirs (Sundays), Copacabana Night Market - souvenirs, clothing, art crafts and art (every night except Mondays in front of Copabana Beach, between post 5 - 6).
LAPA ARCHES AND SANTA TERESA - The bohemian part of the city, known for its nightlife, home of the artists - tram ride up for 0,60 reais.
 

WHAT TO DO AT NIGHT

-EAT / DRINK NEAR THE HOSTEL

PORCÃO BARBECUE - All you can eat of best quality meat and buffet from R$70, 00.
DEVASSA BAR - Special brewed beer and snacks.
BELMONTE BAR - Beer and snacks.
-CLUBBING / LIVE SHOWS SCENES

EMPORIO BAR - Live rock shows.
NUTH LAGOA - Club.
MELT - Club
DAMA DE FERRO - Headphone Party (Silent Club).
CASA ROSA - Brazilian popular music, samba live shows.
LAPA 40 GRAUS - Brazilian popular music, samba live shows, pool bar.
RIO SCENARIUM - Live samba shows.
DEMOCRÁTICOS – Brazilian popular music, samba live shows.

-PARTY TOURS

FAVELA FUNK PARTY
A tour to the famous funk party in Castelo das Pedras club in the favela Rio das Pedras. Party with locals and experience this fun and popular Rio rhythm. Guide, tickets, VIP area access and transfer included. R$60, 00
BOAT PARTY - Take the fun boat around Guababara bay. Two floors, bar and DJ - electronic, reggaetton, funk, samba, hip hop - for all tastes - surrounded by Rio City’s night lights! Monday nights. Pick up at 11pm - 5 to 6h party. R$60, 00
SAMBA SCHOOL REHEARSAL PARTY - A 5h tour to a party in Salgueiro Samba School - drums and dancers rehearsal for Carnival. Popular and fun - Tickets included. Depending on the season. Saturdays. Pick up at 9pm. R$60, 00
 

RECOMMENDATIONS / SUGGESTIONS

CLOTHING – Light/fresh clothes, flip-flops, sneakers… bathing suit!
WEATHER - Warm during the whole year. Raining season between March and June.
OTHERS - Always try to bring your own padlocks. Maps are offered for free at the front desk.

TRANSFERS

-HOW TO GET TO THE CITY ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GIG) International and domestic flights.
AEROPORTO SANTOS DUMMOND (SDU) - Domestic flights.
NOVO RIO BUS STATION - National and International Bus Rides.
-HOW TO GET TO THE HOSTEL / AIRPORTS AND BUS STATION
TAXI - INTERNACIONAL AIRPORT - Pick up for R$70. Transfer from the hostel for R$50. (approximately 40 minutes ride)
NACIONAL AIRPORT - Pick up for R$50. Transfer from the hostel for R$40. (approximately 20 minutes ride)
BUS STATION - Pick up for R$45. Transfer from the hostel for R$35. (approximately 30 minutes ride)
BUS - REAL AUTO BUS - Every 30 minutes from the International Airport, National Airport and Bus Station for R$8, 00 (from 5am to 11pm). Approximately 1:30h ride. Ask the driver to leave you at Ipanema Beach Post 10.
127/128 YELLOW BUS - From the terminal next to the Novo Rio Bus Station. Ask the driver to leave you close to the Ipanema Beach Post 10.]