Doni Clemons
The long sandy beach of São Conrado is located in the south side of the city, east of Ipanema Beach.
The beach is closest to São Conrado neighborhood which is home to some of the wealthiest people in Rio as well as some of the poorest. São Conrado has stately restaurants, mansions, nightclubs and also brushes up against Brazil's largest favela, Rocinha. But even Rocinha is becoming affected by the rise in Brazil's economy. And increasingly, outside money is buying property in the area. The area's newest neighbor is David Beckham. Even some of the kiosks here in São Conrado are serve top-notch food and wine. Gávea Beach Club & Fun charmingly serves items like Grilled olive, eggplant and prosciutto brochette and Salmon carpaccio. Adventurers and thrill seekers will also love the opportunities to try hang gliding and paragliding here.
