The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Ipanema and Leblon: the beach, the boutiques and the stars
The beach from Arpoador to the Dois Irmãos, the shops of Visconde de Pirajá and Garcia d’Ávila, and the starred tables of Leblon.
Neighbourhood guide · Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema and Leblon: sand, shops and stars
Arpoador to the Dois Irmãos, the jewellers of Visconde de Pirajá, and the starred tables of Leblon.
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What to see and do
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To the Dois Irmãos
Ipanema and Leblon
The beach from Arpoador to Leblon, under the twin peaks of the Dois Irmãos.
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Rio’s sunset
The Pedra do Arpoador
The rock between Copacabana and Ipanema where Rio gathers to watch the sun set behind the Dois Irmãos.
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On foot
Leme to Leblon along the beaches
The whole seafront of the Zona Sul on foot: Copacabana’s wave pavement, the Arpoador rock, Ipanema and Leblon.
Where to eat
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Oro
Felipe Bronze’s creative Brazilian cooking in Leblon. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.
Avenida General San Martin 889, Leblon, 22441-015 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Oseille
Modern cooking a few blocks from the beach at Ipanema. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Rua Joana Angélica 155, Ipanema, 22420-030 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
San Omakase
A Japanese omakase counter in Leblon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Rua Conde de Bernadotte 26, loja 103, Leblon, 22430-200 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Madame Olympe
Creative French cooking in Leblon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Rua Conde de Bernadotte 26, loja 101, Leblon, 22430-200 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Maria e o Boi
Traditional cooking in Ipanema. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Rua Maria Quitéria 111, Ipanema, 22410-040 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Koral
Modern cooking in Ipanema. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Rua Barão da Torre 446, Ipanema, 22411-002 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Pici Trattoria
Italian cooking in Ipanema. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Rua Barão da Torre 348, Ipanema, 22411-000 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
OCYÁ Leblon
Fish and seafood in Leblon. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Aristides Espínola 88, Leblon, 22440-050 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Chez Claude
Modern French cooking in Leblon. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Conde de Bernadotte 26, Lojas Q e R, Leblon, 22430-200 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Henriqueta Tasca Luso-Carioca
Portuguese cooking, Rio-style, in Leblon. In the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Rua Aristides Espínola 121, Leblon, 22440-050 Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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Since 1993
Bibi Sucos
The Rio juice bar, since 1993 in its own words: açaí, fresh juices and sandwiches, with branches across the Zona Sul.
Bars and music
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Cachaça and Brazilian food
Academia da Cachaça
A Leblon bar devoted to cachaça, with Brazilian dishes to match.
Rua Conde de Bernadotte 26, Leblon, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
Shopping
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Books and coffee
Livraria da Travessa
Rio’s literary bookshops, with cafés, in Ipanema, Leblon and Centro.
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The luxury streets
Ipanema: Rua Garcia d’Ávila and Rua Visconde de Pirajá
The jewellers, Brazilian designers and international houses of Ipanema, a block from the beach.
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Brazilian gems
H.Stern
The Brazilian jeweller, with its headquarters on Rua Visconde de Pirajá in Ipanema.
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 490, Ipanema, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
Where to stay
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On the Avenida Vieira Souto
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
The Fasano on the Ipanema seafront, near Arpoador.
Avenida Vieira Souto 80, Ipanema, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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On the Leblon seafront
Janeiro Hotel
A design hotel facing the sea at Leblon, with a rooftop pool over the beach.
Avenida Delfim Moreira 696, Leblon, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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On the rocks at Arpoador
Hotel Arpoador
A small hotel on the rocks at Arpoador, where Copacabana turns into Ipanema, with the sunset in front of it.
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Arpoador, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
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A block from the beach
Ipanema Inn
A small, simple hotel on Rua Maria Quitéria, a block from the beach at Ipanema.
Rua Maria Quitéria 27, Ipanema, Rio de JaneiroExplore View on map
Share your Ipanema & Leblon tips
Back from Ipanema or Leblon? Share your favourite stretch of sand and your table for dinner.
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