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Barra Beach

Barra Beach (including Pepe Beach at the start) is the longest beach in Rio de Janeiro measuring nearly 9 miles (14.4 km) and boasts the new trendy location of Barra da Tijuca. Residents and smart ...more »

Location: Barra da Tijuca
Type: Beaches

Ipanema Beach

Ipanema Beach has been rated the sexiest beach in the world by the Travel Channel and for good reason. It is the place "to see and be seen" as this is the favorite gathering spot for visiting ...more »

Location: Ipanema
Type: Beaches

Copacabana Beach

Copacabana is perhaps the world's most famous beach. With the iconic view of Sugar Loaf mountain and the wide expanse of 2.2 miles (4km) of white sand, the beach is a favorite of locals and millions ...more »

Location: Copacabana
Type: Beaches

São Conrado Beach

If fun and adventure is what you seek, then you will find it at São Conrado Beach. The beach is a short drive west of Leblon and is popular for surfing, fishing and hang gliding. It also just happens ...more »

Location: São Conrado
Type: Beaches

Arpoador and Diabo Beach

Because of their close proximity, Arpoador and Diabo Beach are often linked with their larger cousins, Ipanema and Copacabana Beach. However, Cariocas make the distinction as they plan to meet their ...more »

Location: Ipanema
Type: Beaches

Recreio Beach

You will find Recreio Beach in the quieter section of the West Zone of Rio. Located to the west of its showier neighbor, Barra da Tijuca, the beach is popular with families and surfers. For some it ...more »

Location: Recreio
Type: Beaches

Prainha, Abricó and Grumari Beach

Prainha, Abricó and Grumari Beach are in the West Zone near Recreio. They are all part of an environmental preserve and are stunningly beautiful and natural beaches. They are very popular with the ...more »

Location: Recreio
Type: Beaches

Leme Beach

Leme Beach is the "unofficial" start of Copacabana Beach but it takes a "backseat" to no one. Leme has the best view of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visitors can even see the cable cars traveling up the ...more »

Location: Copacabana
Type: Beaches

Leblon Beach

Leblon Beach is west of Ipanema and shares some of its cache. Some would argue that it is even more exclusive as it is the "home" beach to the affluent residents of the Leblon neighborhood. The beach ...more »

Location: Leblon
Type: Beaches

Flamengo, Botafogo and Urca Beach

Flamengo, Botafogo & Urca are all adjacent to each other and share great views of the Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Flamengo and Botogogo are not suitable for swimming but are great ...more »

Location: Flamengo
Type: Beaches

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Our Local Experts say:

The beaches in Rio de Janeiro have everything covered. The world’s sexiest beach – yeah, that’s Ipanema. The world’s most popular beach – that would be Copacabana. What about kids? – Leme and Leblon.

Surfing? – Well, there’s Aproador for night surfing, Barra for kite surfing, Pontal and Macumba for board and body surfing and São Conrado Beach for surfing on and over the water (hang gliding)! What about unspoiled nature – Take your pick, there’s Grumari and Joatinga Beach among others. What are the best beaches for . . .