Description

Essentials about the Arpoador in brief

The Arpoador (“harpoon launcher”) is one of the most prominent points of Rio de Janeiro. It is a small rocky peninsula in a very prominent location between the world famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Accordingly, the Arpoador is popular as a viewing and relaxation point among locals and tourists alike.

Surfing and sunsets at the Arpoador

Due to its location and current conditions, the Arpoador is also one of the best and most famous surf spots in Rio de Janeiro. There are almost always a few surfers on the waves here, showing off their surfing skills in front of the crowd at the Arpoador.

Another popular spectacle occurs around the turn of summer, when the sun sets in the tides of the Atlantic. On the largely east-facing Brazilian coast, a sunset in the water is a very rare event. No wonder that there is a popular atmosphere on the Arpoador for this spectacle.

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Getting there

By public transport:

Bus lines 551, 552, 553, 554, 557, 2018, 2020, 2115, 2329, 2333, 2334, 2335, 2337, 2338 and 2382: Stop Avenida Viera Souto próximo ao 8

Bus lines 102, 104, 442, 444, 445, 455, 456, 457, 462, 474 and 581: Stop BRS 1,2,3 – Rua Raul Pompéia próximo ao 12

By car:

The nearest parking garage is the Usa Park Estacionamentos.