Leblon is separated from the neighborhood IPANEMA by a canal running from the Atlantic to the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, otherwise known as LAGOA. It is a noble part of Rio and a pleasant place to walk around, shop, and dine.

The streets and beaches are full of beautiful people. Upper Leblon is basically residential, full of beautiful homes and apartments some separated by cobblestone streets. In Lower Leblon, there are late night bars and restaurants starting at Cazuza Square.

Check out the streets Dias Ferreira and Ataulfo de Paiva. Avenida Niemeyer connects Leblon to Sao Conrado and is a must see scenic drive. At the beginning of this drive at the end of Leblon Beach you can stop and take pictures at a look out offering a scenic view down the beach all the way to the end of IPANEMA to Arpoador the name of the triangular point separating Ipanema from COPACABANA. If you've never drunk fresh cold coconut water here's your chance.

Learn more about the neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro

IPANEMA | COPACABANA | LEBLON | LAGOA | BARRA | BOTAFOGO