Leblon

For the drug with trade name Leblon, see Pirenzepine.

Leblon Beach

Leblon is an affluent neighbourhood and a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's a neighbourhood of upper class people in the southern zone of the city. It is located between Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos and the Jardim de Alá channel, bordering the Gávea, Ipanema, Lagoa and Vidigal neighborhoods.

History

The neighbourhood was named after a 19th century French businessman, Charles Leblon, who owned the area.

Characteristics

Is is located west of Ipanema. In the north, it is bordered by Gávea and, in the west, by a towering hill called Dois Irmãos, which translates as "two brothers", because of its split peak.

It's very much like Ipanema but even more exclusive, being the home of very rich, affluent and famous people. The beach is a bit quieter and relaxed than the hip and trendy beach of Ipanema.

Leblon in Popular Culture

Leblon is known for being a very cosmopolitan neighborhood, with an agitated nightlife because of its bars, restaurants, nightclubs and commerce. It has been subject to several appearances within the popular media. Leblon has been either referenced or depicted in the following media:

In Television:

• Viver a Vida, a telenovela produced by Rede Globo aired from September 2009 to May 2010.
• Páginas da Vida, a telenovela produced by Rede Globo aired from July 2006 to March 2007.
• Mulheres Apaixonadas, a telenovela produced by Rede Globo aired from February to October 2003.
• Laços de Familia, a telenovela produced by Rede Globo aired from June 2000 to February 2001.
• Por Amor, a telenovela produced by Rede Globo aired from October 1997 to May 1998.
• História de Amor, a telenovela produced by Rede Globo aired from July 1995 to March 1996.

In Music:

Leblon has also been the subject of many songs such as

• "Falso Leblon", "Choque de Ordem", "Haiti", "O namorado" and "O quereres" by Caetano Veloso
• "Óculos" by Paralamas do Sucesso
• "Inverno" by Adriana Calcanhotto
• "Sexo, amor, traição" by Luciana Mello
• "Andar, andar" and "Tesoura do desejo" by Alceu Valença
• "Aquilo bom (garotas do Leblon)" by Elba Ramalho
• "Daqui pro Meier" by Ed Motta
• "Balanço Zona Sul" by Wilson Simonal
• "Completamente Blue" by Cazuza
• "Virgem" by Marina Lima

among many others.