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Copacabana Beach

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro: Tickets, Tours, Hours, Address, Copacabana Beach Reviews: 4.5/5

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Copacabana Beach
4.5
24,946
#7 of 778 things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Beaches
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
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.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Copacabana
The rowdy Copacabana is one of the most traditional and old areas from Rio de Janeiro. This neighbourhood is a blend of Brazilian soul - crowded, rowdy and traditional. This neighbourhood has a bit of everything: bars with music, pubs, street fairs, chaotic streets, and many shops. All these things and more live side-by-side. There are options for all price points and tastes. However, the most powerful draw in Copacabana is still the fantastic view of the coast and the incredible beaches.
How to get there
  • Cantagalo • 10 min walk
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Restaurants
2,407 within 3 miles
Haru Sushi Bar
445
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi
Le Ble Noir
1,068
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Braseiro
731
0.1 mi$ • Steakhouse • Brazilian • Barbecue
El Born
759
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Mediterranean • Spanish
Pappa Jack Copacabana
709
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • European
Bistro Santa Satisfacao - Copacabana
630
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Lapamaki
447
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian
BIBI SUCOS
525
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Diner • Vegetarian Friendly
Stalos Coffee & Bar
1,200
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Brazilian • Bar
Pão e Companhia Copacabana
306
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • Brazilian • Cafe
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Attractions
201 within 3 miles
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
210
0.2 miCultural Events
Copacabana Reveillon
144
0.2 miCultural Events
SESC Copacabana
65
0.2 miSports Complexes • Theaters
Vem de Trilha
1
0.2 miHiking Trails
Arpoador beach
15,932
1 miBeaches
Ipanema Beach
18,973
1 miBeaches
Avenida Atlantica
2,953
0.6 miScenic Walking Areas
Igreja Sao Paulo Apostolo
7
0.3 miChurches & Cathedrals
Forte de Copacabana
950
0.8 miHistoric Sites • History Museums
Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana
4,882
0.7 miMilitary Museums
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Popular mentions
4.5
24,946 reviews
Excellent
12,888
Very good
8,040
Average
3,115
Poor
617
Terrible
286
richj65
Chicago, IL966 contributions
Don't want to leave
May 2021 • Solo
One of the most amazing places to visit. White sand calm water and attractive beach goers plus the removal of the scammers makes things relaxing. One of many beaches to see.
Written May 28, 2021
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Walter S
Rio de Janeiro, RJ91 contributions
My preferred beach in Rio
May 2021
Due top the curve, a lovely view from wherever you are on the beach. Different kind of sports, always something to see. Walked it at least daily during my stay. About 3.7 km long.
Written May 28, 2021
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rafael r
1 contribution
My experience was wonderful, everyone needs travel to met to this place!!!!!
Aug 2020 • Friends
Rio de Janeiro is wonderful, the weather is very nice and warm, but with a lot of wind. the beaches are beautiful and the water is very cold and the food is very good. I highly recommend drinking coconut water from there, it is very cold and cheap.
Written May 6, 2021
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BrasilTraveler
Hastings on Hudson, NY155 contributions
Beautiful
Apr 2021
Beautiful off white sand. Nice deep sand. The sand is soft and the beach is wide. It would be a better beach if the sand was sifted for the garbage left behind by people. Must go and see this wonderful beach.
Written April 21, 2021
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dustyplains
26 contributions
Beautiful beach
Mar 2021
I didn’t have any issues while I visited. Yes you will be constantly bombarded with people trying to sell you things . But they will walk away after you no a few several times. The water is spotless though . Just watch out for that rip tide
Written March 30, 2021
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Kemal Celik
Istanbul, Turkey217 contributions
Fine Beach
Jan 2021 • Couples
One of the most famous Beach of Rio,even though its little bit of dirty,we didn’t go there to see the bad things.We enjoyed.Swam and settled by the sea for some hours,mornings and evenings were so lovely there.
Written March 16, 2021
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Travel B
California22 contributions
Not just valuables, our clothes got stolen here too!
Jan 2021
We were aware that theft was a problem at Copacabana beach before going. We decided to go anyway because it is a beautiful beach and it would have seemed like a shame to miss it while in Rio.

Our strategy was to bring only things that wouldn't be worth stealing. That is, the camera, phone, etc stayed at home or went into a waterproof pouch along with a few Reals so that they could go into the water with us.

Unfortunately, we found that even non-valuable things are stolen here. Our (cheap) shirts, shoes, etc went missing alongside disposable water bottles and beer.

Somewhere, somebody is drinking my beer while wearing my shirt and my girlfriend's skirt. We ended up having to to go shoeless and nearly naked to the equivalent of a dollar store so that we could buy cheap coverings and shoes to get home.
Written March 12, 2021
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Robert D
7 contributions
Beach time.
Mar 2020
This is the beach I visited every day and the boardwalk I walked every night. Absolutely beautiful. I might just move here.
Written February 23, 2021
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Francis C
1 contribution
Copacabana beach.
Feb 2021 • Family
Trash!!! Full of bad apples preying on tourists. Saw 10 groups of boys mugging people. We were only there for 1 hour. Tourist watch you back. Go somewhere else. The beach and location has its beauty but not worth the risk. Please keep your eyes open while there!!!! Cops are useless. By the way I Brazilian!! And I was shocked to see such crimes happening at a very sought out tourist place. You have been warned.
Written February 14, 2021
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Nick
London, UK16 contributions
It has to be done ! But its not what Rio is about !
Dec 2020
Copacabana is grossly over priced, not as safe as most of Brazil and anyway is nothing special. Go because you must, You are only going to see tourists, Not the gorgeous locals, but Visit Barra, Recreio £15 in a uber, Angra, The waterfalls or Buzios if you can ! Trust me I live here and am English !
Written February 13, 2021
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