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Paco Imperial vs Copacabana Beach

Both are rated highly by writers. On balance, Paco Imperial scores marginally higher than Copacabana Beach. Paco Imperial has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

Paco Imperial
Paco Imperial
8 / 10
Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This two-story building with thick stone walls and an ornate entrance was built in 1743, and for the next 60 years was the headquarters for Brazil's captains (viceroys)." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Imperial Palace stands at the heart of the Praça XV. Now one of the city's foremost cultural centres, it holds temporary exhibitions of painting and sculpture and has its own cinema." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"It's a pleasingly simple structure...it serves as an exhibition hall for traveling cultural exhibits. A room on the ground floor charts the history of the palace, with maps, paintings, and engravings" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The building was neglected for many years but has been restored and is used for exhibitions and concerts; its cinema frequently screens foreign and art-house films." Full review
Copacabana Beach
Copacabana Beach
8 / 10
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 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 Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"One of Rio's most popular shores, Copacabana is a public beach located in the heart of the luxurious Zona Sul neighborhood." Full review