LEBLON :)

Leblon neighbourhood Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Leblon is a well known residence area in Rio de Janeiro. Leblon neighbourhood still maintains it's quiet and tranquil atmosphere on the streets and at the beach.

Upper Leblon Area (Alto Leblon), Rio de Janeiro, is almost strictly residential. This hilly area on the West side of Leblon is a favorite spot for Rio's rich and famous. There are many houses, mansions and posh apartments. Some streets are still cobblestone.

Lower Leblon Area (Baixo Leblon), Rio de Janeiro, is more animated, epecially at nights, near Rua Dias Ferreira. Restaurantes, bars and apart-hoteles are all along this area.

The name Leblon arises from the fact that this area was once owned by Frenchmen "Charles Le Blond", owner of the fishing company Aliança. Afterwards he sold it to José de Seixas Magalhães, a Portuguese Buisnessman.

Leblon beach and neighbourhood, Rio de Janeiro, starsts right after the "Jardim de Alá Channel". This small channell unites the "Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon" to the Atlantic Ocean, thus separating Leblon from Ipanema.

Putting an end to the Leblon beach coastline, Rio de Janeiro, we have the "Morro Dois Irmãos", one of the many charming and caracteristic mountains of Rio de Janeiro.