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Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Santo Cristo)
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Ranked #35 of 342 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
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Type: Bodies of Water, Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Beaches
Activities: Dining
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: For sunning, relaxing and people watching, join the thousands who flock each year to this lively, world-famous beach lined with shops, bars,... more » Owner description: For sunning, relaxing and people watching, join the thousands who flock each year to this lively, world-famous beach lined with shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. « less
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

beautiful calm waters - protected cove effect; lots of families; great services from rental of chairs and umbrellas to vendors selling anything you could need and all kinds of food and drinks

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

People here are very conscious of their looks. You see very few overweight people over here. On the beach the women are scantily clad wearing mostly thongs and a bikini top. You will not fit in wearing a bathing suit! Men of all ages run around in the speedos. Not only do these beach bums show off their attire on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

This traditional beach shows everything visitors expect to see: great landscape, mild waves, happy people, voleyball and many other sports, a nice bike lane and many kiosks, where you can have lunch, or simply drink some beer. Highly recomended.

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Quite nice board walk, water is really good, beach is good sandy, clean. Municipal staff regularly do their cleaning rounds. Felt quite safe walk around even after sunset, just be aware of your surroundings and don't do silly jewellery / fancy camera flashing sort of things. Lots of good restaurants around. Should be on the to do list. Lots of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Just as you can image, clean sand, hot girls playing in the sand , muscle man working out on the outside gym gear. Definatley a must to see

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See 3 more reviews by Jon S for Rio de Janeiro
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Before we went to Rio we had read so much about Copacabana being run down and unsafe but that wasn't our experience at all. We walked along the wavy black and white promenade at various times of the day and never felt unsafe. The sand sculptures are amazing and the bars are great for people watching, often having live music... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

if your into fitness i highly recommend getting up early and getting to one of the exercise stations that are dotted along copacabana beach, working out whilst watching the sunrise is incredible and it wont be too hot, plus you can cool down in the sea straight after!

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Porto Alegre, Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Actually I found that the ocean itself was pretty dangerous, with strong waves and strong undertow, so I didn't go too far in. Relaxing on the beach was better. I really liked walking on the sidewalk, with all the little bars. Most of the people are tourists, you'll hear all sorts of languages. It's more crowded on weekends. Felt safe... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

Go twice. Once during the day - it's beautiful and to enjoy the water/laying out. Plus it's Copacabana!! Then once at night. It's beautiful at night and there's a nice flea market that opens at night overlooking the beach. Have dinner at one of the stands too overlooking the ocean. Amazing! There's ipenima beach a mile down too - but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Fabulous and actually preferred it to Ipanema. Americans take note, you will look ridiculous in a one piece bathing suit here no matter your size or shape (speedos for the boys!)...pack a two piece! What we called sarongs are used as beach blankets and towels here. The beach is amazing and vendors will bring you anything you need, for a... More

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