Ipanema

Ipanema is considered enough of a big attraction to warrant its own separate mention partly thanks to The Girl From Ipanema song which has been covered endlessly over the decades and partly because it is one of the most expensive stretches in Rio de Janeiro. The latter fact doesnt mean it only draws an elite crowd, however. With the city skyline soaring in the background and mountains cradling the city beyond, it is a special spot for anyone to enjoy a beer or a caipirinha and watch the beautiful people go by.