The Ipanema Inn Hotel is located just a few steps from stunning Ipanema beach and is considered one of Rio's best value hotels, close to wonderful attractions and activities. With 56 rooms to choose from some with beach views, all with air conditioning, closets, a refrigerator, TV with cable, phone, safety box and bath, this is a wonderful and comfortable hotel to stay in. Reception will happily book all your sightseeing, day and paragliding tours and more. Enjoy a delicious buffet style breakfast before heading out to explore the wonderful surrounds or loan some beach umbrellas and towels and just simply spend your holiday at the beach, whatever you choose to do, the Ipanema Inn Hotel is a wonderful holiday destination of choice.READ MORE

Galeria de Arte Ipanema based in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offers paintings, sculptures and photos through exhibition and depicting modern artistic expression. With permanent exhibits from new and established artists, in integrated spaces for you to enjoy, the artist is afforded the same care and detail that he reserves for his work. Galeria de Arte Ipanema features the expressive works of the well known and internationally recognised artists and is considered the precursor of the modernist movement with the incredible works on exhibit today. Situated just one block from the beach, the Galeria de Arte Ipanema is well worth a visit, and entry is free from Monday to Friday.READ MORE

The Opium Restaurant at the Ipanema Plaza Hotel tantalises with the best in Contemporary Asian Cuisine in a charming setting that will delight. This new concept of mixing new flavours and ingredients using influence from Japan, Vietnam, India, China and Thailand, skilfully prepared by the chefs, presents a wonderful dining experience of tasty surprises and a new and unique experience to the palate. The sushi bar offers sashimi, sushi and rolls with surprising new flavours, delectable fish and seafood dishes, delicate pasta dishes, Thai dishes and more. The Opium restaurant offers a delight and fusion of flavours, good for the soul, come treat yourself to some Opium.READ MORE

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Minimok a charmimg Japanese bistro has outlets in Ipanema and Leblon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the name inspired by the Mokume-Gane, the techniques used by the samurai to make their swords. At Minimok dine on delicious miso soups, and grilled ribs with Tambaqui yasai Itame and Brazil nuts, the grilled salmon and mushrooms also entices as does the sushi on offer. Guests are invited to enjoy the tempting crab tempura, the Japanese sauteed noodles with vegetables, sashimis, teppan yaki and so much more. A great selection of combo meals are on offer and the setting is both elegant and comfortable ensuring a wonderful meal Japanese style with family and friends.READ MORE

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Bento based in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offers exquisite and mouth watering Japanese cuisine also available as take-aways or for home delivery. Enjoy stunning, colourful and delicious platters with four boxes of delightful food displays and you can order your meals from the menus in any variety that you please. Dine in Oriental style decor, and spend a few hours in Japan, or at least that's exactly what it feels like, it's and irresistible atmosphere with sublime food pairing, from sushi to Yakisoba fillet. With six set Bento menus to choose from and size portions ranging from servings of 1, 2 and four portions of mouthwatering Japanese cuisine with over 50 delicious choices, you will be tempted to try them all.READ MORE

Amsterdam Sauer with stores in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offers unique, rare and exclusive gemstones and jewelry. Come select your own truly fine work of jewelery art, and possess something of your own that only few people in the world can possess. Amsterdam Sauer is involved in the process from the mining, to the cutting and faceting of gemstones, to the design and creating of exquisite and fine works of jewelry art, set in 18k gold. Each gem is certified by a Graduate Gemologist, and the Amsterdam Sauer gemstone carvings are prized by many collectors. Purchase a rare piece from the topaz collection, sourced directly from the mines in Brazil, with intensely vivid colours, it's magical and it's all here at Amsterdam Sauer, available for purchase on-line.READ MORE

The Restaurante Fazendola in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro offers typical comfort food that is fresh, wholesome and delicious yet with exotic tastes, the tempting delights include Pizzas wood fired in the oven, with over 50 different varieties to choose from. The Restaurante Fazendola also offers Brazilian and Japanese cuisine that includes sushi and more and there is a delicious full menu to choose from, with full meals, buffets and snacks available. For something truly different try the rodizio fondue, simply divine cuts of meat cooked by you. Enjoy dining in a comfortable outdoor area and don't forget about the jugs of lusty beer to wash down your meal with.READ MORE