Family Attractions in Copacabana, Rio

Copacabana is a vibrant and exciting place to hire a holiday apartment. Below are some of the best family attractions found in the area.

Beach
The beaches of Copacabana are famous around the world for being luxuriously sandy and having clear blue waters. These make superb surroundings to conduct your family activities such as games on the beach, swimming and generally hanging out together in the scorching sunshine. The entertainers who frequent the beach area also make for great family entertainment.

Promenade
Stretching along the length of Copacabana beach is the wonderfully designed promenade. It is coloured using designer style and allows for great views of the beach, whilst there are various ice cream and souvenir stands to enjoy along the way.

Water Sports
Amongst the most exciting and adrenaline driven activities to enjoy in Copacabana are the water sport activities, of which there are many to choose from. There is something to suit people of all ages and you can either choose an activity which allows you to participate alone or to go with other members of your family.

Shopping
People of all ages love to shop, and visiting Copacabana without going on a decent shopping spree would be criminal. There are various shopping opportunities in the streets that make up the Copacabana area, with the Avendia Atlantica in particular boasting many shops and boutiques. The favourable exchange rate means that you can pick up items here for less than you would in other countries around the world.

Boat trip
The coastline along Copacabana is simply stunning, and the best way to enjoy it is to partake in one of the many boat trips, which leave from various points in the area. There are different boats to choose from as well as different package deals. Some boats will stay closer to the coast and make its way across it, whilst others will head further out to sea and allow you to look back at some of the scenery in Rio, including, of course, Christ Redentor. With the vast amount of choice you should shop around to find the most suitable trip for you, but whichever you choose, you will be glad that you took this opportunity.

Fort Copacabana
Located at the south end of Copacabana beach, this fort is a great place to take kids who are fascinated by warfare, especially as it is the venue for a tremendous museum, which takes you on a journey through the history of the Brazilian army.