Copacabana Beach
On Sat avo there was a number of ball games being played on the 4km long beach, as well as cafes, street vendors, etc. We watched some terrific goals scored in what looked like a full-side soccer match. The strip looks a little run down now and many of the buildings' facades need a facelift. On Sundays one half of the road is closed for pedestrians (as shown) and exercising, dog walking and moving salsa bands with street dancing is the go. In the Rolling Stones free concert in Feb 06 a bridge was built from their hotel to the beach stage.
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