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Brazil Hotels and Resorts - Everything in Brazil seems larger than life. It has the world's wildest party, its greatest waterfall, its biggest wetlands, its mightiest river and its largest rain forest (and one of the most unique and diverse cultures on the planet). For travelers, Brazil's sheer size and variety can be overwhelming. Brazil's problems -- poverty, crime, environmental recklessness -- can seem larger than life, too. Although it is one of the industrial powerhouses of South America, Brazil has trouble feeding all its people. And deforestation of the Amazon basin proceeds at an ominous rate. But in fits and starts, the country is taking on some of its seemingly insoluble problems. Most noticeably, improvement is being made in the dangerous crime situation in Rio: A special branch of "tourist police" now keeps tourist sites -- particularly the beaches of Zona Sul -- relatively safe.

We recommend that you try to venture beyond the thousands of miles of beach to explore Brazil's other remarkable attractions: the traditional Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, the colonial towns of Ouro Preto, Sao Luis, Parati and Olinda or the wetlands of the Pantanal, one of the best wildlife preserves in South America. Rio might draw you to Brazil the first time, but the country's unexplored corners and breadth of attractions will make you want to go back.

Hotel Praia Ipanema Rio de Janeiro Brazil Av. Vieira Souto, 706 - Ipanema 22420000 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Located in a residential area, the Praia Ipanema is facing one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. A few steps from the hotel, you can enjoy fabulous landscapes, a great variety of restaurants, movie theaters, fashion bars, sophisticated shops and shopping malls.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Praia Ipanema is one of the best lodging values in Ipanema. With a privileged corner location right along the beach, it associates comfortable accommodations to friendly services. There are 105 apartments distributed along 15 floors. All rooms have a balcony and a view to the beach, including the standard units, as shown on the photo below. All rooms are ensuite, with air-conditioning, refrigerator, closet with safety box, phone, a double bed or a set of twins, color TV with remote control and cable channels in English, with a modem and cable connection. HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Staying at the Praia Ipanema grants you a privilege that only a few people can experience: the breathtaking full view of the beach of Ipanema. The Praia Ipanema Hotel has for your convenience a modern fitness room with treadmills, elliptical trainer, multi-level bicycles and sauna. Here there is, of course, exclusively for you: a spectacular view of Ipanema Beach. On the hotel terrace, and with a beautiful view of Ipanema beach, the Bar Bossa Nova provides an excellent place for moments of leisure. The cozy atmosphere, gastronomic specialties and exclusive drinks with names of famous Bossa Nova musicians, were designed to heighten your pleasure while visiting Rio de Janeiro.