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When we say
there's room for everyone in
Copacabana we are not kidding. Before you
start thinking you are in Disneyland, a
view of the popular community of Pavão
and Pavãozinho. The masonry houses have
electricity, running water, and a view to
the beach that will never quit (more
details here). |
| A fortune
was spent in the renovation of wide
Av. Princesa Isabel, the border of
Copacabana and Leme. The controversial
expenses included overpriced granite
walls on both sides of the center aisle,
and street lights quoted over US$1,000 a
piece. The tunnel at the end of the
street connects Copacabana to Botafogo,
and the historical and financial
districts from Flamengo to Downtown.
There is also a bicycle lane. |
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This is the
fishermen's corner at the Posto 6 end
of Copacabana Beach. It is an amazing
concept that fishermen actually make a
living in one of Rio's most urbanized
areas. Wake up early to watch them come
back with the fresh catch of the day. If
you help pull the net you may get a free
fish... |
| One of the
facts about Copacabana that you mayh
not be aware of is that this is the area
with the greatest concentration of senior
citizens in Rio. Make friends at Bairro
Peixoto Square, in a landmark
art-deco district. It is hard to believe
you are just a few blocks away from
Copacabana's delicious urban chaos. |
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