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MaracanavsCopacabana Beach
Both Copacabana Beach and Maracanã Stadium are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Maracanã Stadium ranks slightly higher than Copacabana Beach. Maracanã Stadium ranks #9 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 6 sources including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
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Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Gate 16, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's "Many fans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal." Full review
Concierge "Maracanã, the largest soccer stadium in the world, plays host to Flamengo's home game."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Maracanã Stadium has mythical status... its pitches have welcomed all the greats: Pelé, Ronaldo, Maradona." Full review
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If you want to have a truly unique experience, go along to a futebol match... the excitement is contagious.
Travel + Leisure "Maracanã is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and an icon in soccer-obsessed Brazil." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This mythical stadium was the scene of Pelé's legendary 1000th goal." Full review
The Telegraph "The undisputed home of Brazilian football, the bowl-shaped Maracanã stadium was also the site of its greatest on-field disaster: defeat to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup Final." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Rio’s Maracanã stadium is hallowed ground among football lovers." Full review
Frommer's "The best way to experience the Maracanã stadium is with a couple hundred thousand other fans at one of the big games." Full review
Copacabana Beach Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A magnificent confluence of land and sea, the long, scalloped beach of Copacabana extends for some 4km, with a flurry of activity along its length." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Play beach volleyball or football, drink a coco gelado (fresh coconut juice) or build a sandcastle - there is no end of activities on Copacabana beach! " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Thousands of tourists flock to this world-famous beach each year to sun themselves among the sea of Cariocas in Brazilian bikinis." Full review
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But: locals will tell you to avoid it all at night, when it's over-crowded, touristy, and seedy.
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"One of Rio's most popular shores, Copacabana is a public beach located in the heart of the luxurious Zona Sul neighborhood." Full review
