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"Standing on the small peninsula that juts between Ipanema and Copacabana, I found Arpoador offers panoramic views in all directions and is a favorite local spot for a romantic sunset as the sun dips into the Atlantic." - Melissa Locker Melissa Locker Melissa Locker is a writer, editor, and podcast producer in New York City. Her work has appeared in Time magazine, Fast Company, Travel + Leisure, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
Beach with communal clapping to reunite lost children and parents
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Get directions