Posssibly one of the best spots in Europe for a night out. Take the elevator up the hill to the Bairro Alto and wander through the lanes of bars, fado houses and clubs - fantastic on a weekend night when hundreds of people congregate on the streets drinking mojitos and cheap beer out of plastic cups, listening to music from samba to African rhythms. Don't expect to get home before four, or sober!

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There's a fantastic bikini shop in Ipanema called Bum Bum! Best beach wear ever! Not recommended for anyone over a size 12 however - the sizes are tiny. Rio's beaches are pretty posey so it's good to fit in.

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