Leme
Leme
4.5
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Peter M
Burlington, Canada67 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
A little bit quieter that Copacabana though it’s technically the same beach. Always felt safe, lots of helpful taxis and easy to get around. Beach is beautiful but the water is not really good for small children or weak swimmers with very powerful waves and undertow.
Written 29 December 2018
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1blokeCA
Los Angeles, CA922 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Having been to Rio 4 times, 3 in the last 18 months, I can say that Leme is safe to walk around, and honestly all of Copacobana / Ipanema is fine is you are aware, cautious and not lost in a fantasy.
We walk around the whole area, even at night time we feel fine.
The beach is lovely and quiet, more locals but some tourists from the nearby hotels.
Easy to get Ubers from the area and can even walk to the Mall on the other side of the tunnel 20 mins away.
Just returned a few days ago, all is fine there.
We walk around the whole area, even at night time we feel fine.
The beach is lovely and quiet, more locals but some tourists from the nearby hotels.
Easy to get Ubers from the area and can even walk to the Mall on the other side of the tunnel 20 mins away.
Just returned a few days ago, all is fine there.
Written 2 October 2018
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mvq2014
Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia99 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Frequented by more locals than tourists. Two main buses go there. On reaching the last stop, you will come to a military fort. Be prepared for an 800m cobbled stone path that leads to stunning views! (Third highest view point after Cristo Redentor and Sugarloaf)
Written 29 December 2014
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Alex G
Lightwater, UK92 contributions
Sept 2019
We stayed here for 10 days as a family of 4 with 2x <10 year olds. The area was safe, even at night, well lit, a reasonable number of decent restaurants (though you can also grab an uber for cheap, so we ate elsewhere >50% of the time). The beach is quieter than the main Copacabana and Ipanema strips, with fewer hawkers and far less traffic (due to the road being a dead end). Highly recommended for young families.
Written 3 September 2019
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Smadar
Haifa, Israel52 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
By sharing yoA nice spot to have a pineapple juice or a coconut drink – right from the coconut!!
I saw people that jumped into the water from the wall – looked really fun!!
Some see turtles in the water
So you can either enjoy it for the jumping into the water, or as a walk along the wall with spectacular views!!
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I saw people that jumped into the water from the wall – looked really fun!!
Some see turtles in the water
So you can either enjoy it for the jumping into the water, or as a walk along the wall with spectacular views!!
ur experiences, you're helping travelers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you!
Written 11 July 2019
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Alan M
Port Augusta, Australia34 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Glorious beach on the northern end of Copacabana Beach. One of the safest places in Rio (so we were told). Easy to access and good places to eat nearby and a nice local feel. Loved it.
Written 18 June 2019
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Vicki N
Tomball, TX24 contributions
May 2019
Beautiful beach, great nightlife. Walking, running, bike lanes near boardwalk. Paddleboarding nearby.
Written 4 June 2019
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A.B.Maeda
Rio de Janeiro, RJ430 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
The water looks cleaner than other beaches in Rio. Besides that, You can visit Favela da Babilonia, eat at Bar do Davi!!!
Written 27 May 2019
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CalgaryLarry
Okotoks, Canada100 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Leme beach is just great because is not so busy like Copacabana beach . It got some great restaurants. I would go there again.
Written 10 March 2019
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,705 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
We walked all the way down Copacabana beach and reached Leme. The views of the beach, mountain, and city is astonishingly beautiful. Well worth the walk.
Written 14 February 2019
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Hola, somos una familia con niños, alguna opinión sobre la seguridad en playa de leme? Estoy reservando en un hotel que queda en ese sector. Muchas gracias.
Written 17 September 2018
Honestamente le dire que no hay ningun tipo de problemas,es un area bien segura,por lo general esta region de copacabana es bien tranquila,animada,interesante,se pasa muy bien y esta rodeada de comercios,bares,restaurantes,casas de cambio,es apropiado para ir en familia
Written 17 September 2018
Alguien se hospedó en Leme? Qué tal es en cuanto a seguridad?? Se puede caminar tranquilo?? Gracias de antemano!
Written 20 August 2018
No me hospede en Leme,lo hice en Copacabana frente a la playa,leme esta a continuacion, En la zona de la playa no vi situacion de inseguridad. Por Leme estuve caminando despues de las 6 de las tarde, fui caminado desde ahí hasta el shopping grande do sul y andaba mucha gente ,hay mucha policia y moviles,pero no vi situaciones violentas. Eltiempo que estuve en rio camine mucho, en horarios prudentes no mas de las 23 hs.y la pase muy bien.
Written 20 August 2018
Finns det någon butik som säljer engångskameror i Leme/Copacabana?
Written 30 December 2017
Hola! 3 preguntas:1) Desde el Aeropuerto, yendo desde Bs AS (Arg) hasta la Favela Babilonia, Cuanto me sale un taxi? 2) Hay algo económico y seguro que me acerque hasta ahí? 3) Que distancia hay entre el Aeropuerto y Babilonia?... Gracias!!! Norma
Written 6 October 2017
Hola alguien tiene algun contacto para alojarnos en leme, privado y economico?
Written 1 February 2016
Buenas tardes pueden informarme SI el mar es sin olas, viajo con mis padres que son mayores y busco el mar el calms casi Como piscina.
Written 1 December 2015
Hola como estas, ante todo espero que tengas un gran viaje, Rió de Janeiro es una ciudad mágica, sin embargo en respuesta a tu pregunta, las playas de la ciudad de Río tienen un oleaje moderado, de echo en la playa de leme es común ver personas practicando bodysurf. En cuanto a copacabanna la playa más famosa del mundo, presenta también un oleaje moderado a fuerte, aunque prácticamente leme y copacabanna son un misma playa. Espero que la información sea útil para ti y que disfrutes del viaje.
Written 2 December 2015
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