Ipanema

One of the best neighborhoods to live in Rio de Janeiro.
Cool, charming and enchanting.

Ipanema continues to be one of Rio's most coveted neighborhoods, not only for tourists, but also for those interested in buying property in the city.

Living in Ipanema means being close to natural beauty, high-end restaurants, bookstores, theaters and quiet cafés. With a privileged location in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema is close to the neighborhoods of Leblon, Copacabana, Arpoador and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.

Ipanema sets trends, defines fashion and stirs up the city's cultural life. The neighborhood offers multiple attractions for all tastes, ages and budgets in a vibrant and democratic setting. Ipanema brings together bohemia, sophistication and Rio's cultural effervescence.

Despite being a noble neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema offers its residents a good public transport service, with two subway stations and buses connecting the neighborhood to the rest of the city.

When it comes to food, Ipanema has some of the best and most traditional bars and restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, such as Bar Garota de Ipanema, Canastra, and restaurants like Nosso, Satyricon and Artigiano.

Ipanema offers a diverse gastronomy that ranges from the most casual establishment to the most sophisticated restaurants. The list is long, enjoy! In the neighborhood, you can try the best of national, Italian, French, Thai and Japanese cuisine. Ipanema is a neighborhood of many accents.

Residents of Rio's South Zone are privileged to have a number of quality shops throughout the region. Ipanema has a long list of services such as quality schools, hospitals, good restaurants, theaters and cafés.

One of the neighborhood's great attractions is undoubtedly its varied commerce, which ranges from traditional open-air markets to major luxury brands. Living in Ipanema means being in touch with the luxury stores of Brazil and the world. Mega-stores, intimate and conceptual environments punctuate the neighborhood's commerce. Garcia D'ávila and Nascimento Silva streets are home to some of the main national and international brands.

At the Ipanema Hippie Fair, which takes place on Sundays, you can find handicrafts, paintings and souvenirs from the city. Every Friday morning, it's the turn of the Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz fair, which not only sells fruit and vegetables, but also a good variety of cheeses, herbs and fresh meat.

Ipanema has a light, bohemian lifestyle, and there is always movement in the streets.

The entire beachfront is ideal for walking, running or cycling. There are even bicycle rental stations at various points in the neighborhood. With its more than 2 km stretch, fine sand and crystal-clear sea, there is no shortage of good walks to enjoy on Ipanema beach. On Sundays, the beachfront lanes are closed to vehicles until 6pm and then cleared for the leisure of cariocas. The beach is used for various sports, as well as being the stage for open-air concerts. Among the favorite activities are surfing, frescobol, volleyball, soccer and footvolley.