The Main Balcony

Although part of the space in front is taken by nearby buildings, there are three open areas of ocean view, and a nearly unobstructed view of the sky.

The first opening will give you a view of part of Copacabana, from around the Copacabana Palace to the end of Leme. This is were you will watch the New Years' fireworks show. The Sugar Loaf is right there, straight ahead. Immediately in front is the Fishermen's coop of Posto 6, where you can buy freshly caught fish daily. In fact, you have a direct view of the open-air tile counters where the fish is sold, and can select your fish before even leaving home.

The second opening has a view of the Itaipu rock in Niteroi, and the Father and Mother islands. Right in front is the channel that leads to the entrance of the Guanabara Bay, so you'll see ships of all kinds sailing by. This is were the sun and moon rise in summertine.

The third opening, facing south, gives you a view of the Redonda (round) Island and its charming lighthouse.

Seagulls and all kinds of birds can be seen. The long-winged Fragatas soar above the buildings, surfing the southwesterly wind. The Biguas cross the sky in V-shaped formations, commuting between their nesting places in the Tijucas Islands and the marshes of the Guanabara Bay.

There are hooks for a hammock, so you can just kick back and relax in the gentle breeze, watching the boats and the birds, and, in summertime, the big storm formations coming from behind the Sugar Loaf.

See more views from this balcony in the section "The Views" below.