Rio de Janeiro 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 Read more about Copacabana Beach

  

• 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 Read more about Barra Beach

  

• 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 Read more about Ipanema Beach

  

• 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 Read more about Recreio Beach

  

• 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 Read more about Leblon Beach

  

• 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 Read more about Prainha, Abricó and Grumari Beach

  

• 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 Read more about Flamengo, Botafogo and Urca Beach

  

• Pontal and Macumba Beaches

  Pontal and Macumba Beach are next to Recreio Beach in the West Zone of Rio. They are popular for fishing, body boarding and surfing. The Pontal Beach begins at the Pedra do Pontal, an unmistakable Read more about Pontal and Macumba Beaches

  

• Rio Restaurant week since yesterday, 50 restaurants, 7 days, lunch and dinner, how will we choose?! http://t.co/qLv646I0
• Had an amazing nite at the maze last night, a perfect clear full moon Rio sky made the fantastic view and soulful jazz really special.
• Samba Great, Carlos Roberto de Oliveira, (Dicró) dies in Rio - victim of a heart attack. Known for his humorous lyrics, the musician was 66.
• Don't miss Tutto Fellini at the Moreira Salles Institute - event in Rio de Janeiro - My Destination Rio de Janeiro http://t.co/Rf6p5z8A

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