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Paco Imperial vs Ipanema Beach
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Ipanema Beach scores significantly higher than Paco Imperial. Ipanema Beach comes in at #4 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 6 sources like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Paco Imperial
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Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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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)."
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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."
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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"
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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."
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Ipanema Beach
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
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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
Top Choice
"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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