Spectacular beach, narrower and more windy than Copacabana, with a more relaxed, less posy feel. Be there for late afternoon sun and drinks. As usual in Rio, beware opportunist thieves and pickpockets. You can walk to Copacabana or take a (confusing!) local bus.
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Ipanema Beach
Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(Santo Cristo)
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As featured in 3 days in Rio de Janeiro and 3 other guides
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Ranked #17 of 342 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winner
Beaches
Type: Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bodies of Water
Activities: Sunbathing, Golfing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of...
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Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries and luxurious apartment buildings.
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puts many US beaches to shame. A beach of this quality in a city of 7 million is amazing. Skip the beach towels and haggle for a kanga for R20. Post 9!
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Being a beach bum I simply had to go to the 2 main beaches in Rio. Ipanema starts around the corner from where Copacabana ends.
There is so much life going on, on this beach. People are playing football & volleyball whilst there are vendors going up and down trying to sell you stuff. What made a real nice lunch...
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The beach is what you expect at a beach. Although I have to say the sights and sounds are unlike I have ever seen elsewhere. There are vendors renting out beach chairs, selling swim suits, scarves, food, water, sodas everywhere. Not in a bad way either. If you indicate you are not interested they move on. But they added, for...
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If you want to be a tourist, go to Copacabana. If you want to see the better beach of Rio, go to Ipanema. Beautiful, and its where all the locals go. Spent several days there over the last 2 weeks. Went to Copacabana once. No comparison. Ipanema is where it's at. The view of the mountains is better there as...
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We found the beach had less sand the Copa which is the next beach up. People hawking "stuff" all day so peace and quite...nil. You pay for bathroom use (minimal)
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New York City, New York
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favorite place ever! Around number marker 8 is the best spot on the beach for many different reasons!
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Memphis
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But be careful. My husband got pickpocketed there. No clue how, no one was close by. And they sprayed stuff on his shoe as a diversion. they got a comb!!! Other stuff well hidden. I would still highly recommend walking the beach, however.
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Ipanema beach is beautiful! The sand it so white and soft and there is such a chilled out atmosphere. I didnt spend to much time here but the time I did it was lovely! I really recommend strong suncream!!
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Melbourne, Australia
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Surrounded by upmarket homes and busy restaurants, cafe's, and bars - Ipanema Beach has class! It also feels cleaner and safer than Copacabana Beach area. Don't miss the Ipanema Hippie Fair! A trip to Rio must include time in stylish Ipanema!
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