Arpoador
Viewpoint · Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

Arpoador

Photo: Diego Baravelli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It provides panoramic views of the coastline. Visitors climb the rocks for sightlines over the ocean and city. The area connects Ipanema beach to the next neighborhood.

On day 1 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Sunset
Getting there
Walk from Ipanema beach or take the metro to General Osorio station

Itineraries with Arpoador

Day 1 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Ipanema Beach and Copacabana

How Arpoador fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ipanema Beach MorningIpanema Beach
  2. 11:30Pedra do ArpoadorArpoador
  3. 15:00Forte de Copacabana WalkForte de Copacabana
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Arpoador questions

Is Arpoador safe at night?

The viewpoint sees fewer visitors after dark. Exercise normal caution in the area.

Can you climb the rocks at Arpoador?

Yes. The path is short but uneven in places.

Does Arpoador have facilities?

No restrooms or vendors stand on the rocks themselves. Nearby Ipanema beach has options.

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