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Best Neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro

Rio is framed by mountains and beaches, and its neighborhoods hug the terrain — hilltop Santa Teresa, beachside Ipanema and Leblon, samba-soaked Lapa and rising Botafogo. The city is defined by where you wake up.

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Santa Teresa
Hilltop bohemia overlooking the bay
Santa Teresa (Portuguese pronunciation: ˈsɐ̃tɐ teˈɾezɐ) is a neighborhood in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on top of the…
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Ipanema
The most famous beach in the world
Ipanema (Portuguese pronunciation: ipaˈnẽmɐ) is a neighbourhood located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between Leb…
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Leblon
Ipanema's quieter, classier neighbor
Leblon (Portuguese pronunciation: leˈblõ) is a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is also the name of the local beach. The neighborh…
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Lapa
Samba, arches, Friday night
(Learn how and when to remove this message) Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famo…
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Botafogo
Rio's new creative hub
Botafogo (local/standard Portuguese pronunciation: bɔtaˈfoɡu alternative Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: botɐˈfoɡu) is a beachfront neig…
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