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Copacabana

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Copacabana

Southeastern district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Occupying a narrow strip of land between the mountains and the sea, it is a popular resort area, famous for its magnificent 2.5-mi (4-km) curved beach along the entrance to Guanabara Bay. Hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants line the waterfront.



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The most famous sights are Copacabana beach, Christ the Redeemer statue and the Sugarloaf mountain.
Summary: <p>Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach erupted in Samba dancing and joy on Friday after the Brazilian city won the vote to host the 2016 Olympic Games, bringing the world's biggest sporting event to South America for the first time.
The 18-year-old, from Coundon, is starring in Coventry Musical Theatre Society's production of Barry Manilow musical Copacabana at the Belgrade Theatre next week before making his professional debut.
 
 
 
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