Botanical Garden vs Ipanema Beach
Botanical Garden and Ipanema Beach are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Botanical Garden is the choice of most writers compared to Ipanema Beach. Botanical Garden has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Botanical Garden
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Rua Jardim Botanico 1008, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"The 340-acre Botanical Garden contains more than 5,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palms."
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Concierge
"Founded in 1808 by King Dom João VI, it covers an impressive 338 acres of the city, giving Cariocas a real oasis within the city limits."
Frommer's
"In the 2 centuries since its founding by Emperor Dom João VI, the botanical garden has grown to 141 hectares (348 acres) and added 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees to its collection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Vast palm-lined avenues lead to groves of cocoa and rubber trees. Giant Amazonian water lilies—some more than three feet across—float in ponds."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Jardim Bôtanico is home to countless tropical species: royal palms, giant bamboos, medicinal plants, the famous Pau-Brasil."
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Make the most of the surroundings by stopping for lunch on the terrace.
Ipanema Beach
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Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"As you stroll this world-famous beach you'll encounter a cross section of the city's residents, each favoring a particular stretch."
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Lonely Planet
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"One long stretch of sand, Ipanema Beach is marked by postos (posts), which demarcates subcultures as diverse as the city itself."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Ipanema and Leblon are two chic and fashionable districts located in the south of Rio next to the ocean."
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Beware of the currents and waves, which can be dangerous.
Afar Magazine
"If you find yourself in Rio, you will (or certainly should) ultimately end up on Ipanema beach."
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Travel + Leisure
"Majestic granite peaks jut from a jungle-covered range to create a spectacular backdrop for this mile-long, 300-foot-deep white-sand beach."
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