Explore the Best of Ipanema's Nightlife
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Nightlife in Ipanema promises plenty of action. The first stop for most locals and visitors is cafés where they can share a plate of snacks and a few glasses of beer on the terrace, getting into the party mood.
A Hotspot for Everyone
Ipanema has plenty of small bars and restaurants, including beach bars and churrascarias where you can eat as much as you like for a fee. Many of Ipanema’s clubs are frequented by the LGBTQ+ community, and you will find a series of three clubs catering to each alternative group. Discos are popular too, most packed with tourists.
Dressing to Kill
Most clubs in Ipanema don’t have a dress code, but if you want to keep up with the Cariocas, dress well. Ipanema is home to the affluent, so your choice is wide. Feijoada restaurants like Bar Garota de Ipanema, where Carlos Jobim was inspired to write ‘The Girl from Ipanema,’ serve up Brazil’s national dish. It’s the perfect way to prepare for a long night of partying.
Baixos – Rio’s Party Zones
Music reverberates through the thick glass windows and small doorways of the nightclubs. You have a choice of rock, jazz, salsa, local Brazilian drum bands, and more. To explore the baixos, a term used by Cariocas to indicate a block of clubs and cafés, a stroll around the area is the best way to find a place to settle in.
The Baixo Quiteria and Baixo Farme are two blocks packed with party spots, much like the French Quarter in New Orleans. Don’t be surprised to find people strolling from one bar to another with drinks in hand. That’s the Carioca way of life, so enjoy it while you can.
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