Copacabana for first-timers near the Sugarloaf cable car; Ipanema and Leblon for a quieter beach base; Santa Teresa for hilltop charm near Lapa.
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A long beach lined with hotels and kiosks, close to the Sugarloaf station, though Avenida Atlântica is busy day and night.
Hotels in CopacabanaBeaches, the lagoon and traditional bars like Jobi, but a longer ride to downtown and Lapa.
Hotels in Ipanema and LeblonHistoric mansions and stairways above Lapa with artist studios, but the hills are steep and you will rely on taxis.
Hotels in Santa TeresaStay in Copacabana or Ipanema: both beach days start nearby, and taxis reach downtown, Cosme Velho and the Sugarloaf station quickly.
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