# Arpoador

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arpoador is a rocky point and beach between Ipanema and Copacabana, named for the harpooners who once hunted whales here. Famed for its sunsets, applauded nightly by the crowd, and its left-breaking surf, it remains one of Rio's most beloved gathering spots.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Arpoador, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -22.99056, -43.19167

[City page](/cities/rio-de-janeiro)

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