We stayed at the JW Marriott and used the beach set-up they provide—chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach service—which was a nice convenience. The section of Copacabana Beach near the hotel has a more laid-back, mature vibe. While it’s a great spot for those looking for a quieter atmosphere with only a few children around, as a younger gay couple who had been enjoying the lively, fun energy of Ipanema Beach, this area didn’t quite match our vibe. The beach service is convenient, but drinks here are pricier than at Ipanema, and food offerings are extremely expensive when compared to what you’d pay at a sit-down restaurant. That said, if you’re looking for a relaxed, hassle-free beach day and don’t mind the higher prices, this set-up is definitely worth considering.

There is good argument that Copacabana is the most famous and well-loved beach in the world. A few other contenders would be Waikiki Beach in Oahu and Miami Beach in Florida. It is only Copacabana that has over a two-and-half mile open beach front. There are no hotels directly on its’ beach. With all that room makes it good for many volleyball courts. It is common to see players only using their feet. If I would choose to stay in Rio de Janeiro, it would be in the Copacabana Beach area. Even President Biden from the USA stayed at a Marriott along the drive. The water is blue and the sun is warm. There is a dedicated walking area made up of limestone and basalt stone designed as “waves.” Be careful, however, if the payment gets wet. It is awfully slippery. At night the walking trail along the beach is well lighted. Behind you on top of the mountain is the famous statue Christ the Redeemer. There are plenty of kiosks trying to sell you food and alcoholic drinks. Just be careful if you lay anything down. Like anywhere else in the world, there are mischievous cliental that will take advantage of you. Lately, getting phones is a major hobby. If you found this review to be “helpful” in any way click the icon “thumbs-up” to let me know.

Nice beach to walk and enjoy a caipirinha. This beach is usually crowded by many tourists and you need to be careful being on the beach. The Kiosks of this beach are fantastic to listen to live music, typical Brazilian bands

The beach of Copacabana may not be paradisiacal but has a charm and a unique vibration. Reflect the soul of the Carioca with its promenade full of people walking, doing sports or drinking a little beer in the various kiosks along the beach. Be careful with your belongings and while shopping along the way with the various walking sellers try to negotiate as a resident of the city to not pay tourist values. Enjoy from post 6 at Fort de Copacabana to the other side at Leme, both with stunning views of this wonderful city

Copacabana is undeniably wonderful and beautiful. The seafront pedestrian is perfect, very affordable, many kiosks of all types and prices, many walkers with all kinds of goods, a lot of movement, a lot of noise, a lot of music. The pedestrian on the side of the buildings is still good, but it already presents a bit of waves making it a bit difficult for chairlifts to access, there are also many street residents, which most do not bother. But the smell of urine is quite frequent and uncomfortable. On the inner streets, access is no longer so easy, narrow, irregular and very dirty sidewalks. Another thing that disturbs a lot are the public bathrooms that lie in the sub soil of the kiosks. Impraticable. In some there is someone who charges to enter and still does not use it, especially for women. The beach sand is very clean. The sea should be consulted in the day. Restaurants and bars, for all tastes and pockets. Fairs, tents for drinks and food in the sand, sports courts, trade of all kinds. Very busy traffic with crossings that require care. But the most careful is with the cycling. Electric skates, electric bikes, small motorcycles, bicycles, corridors and everything else. Most don't like pedestrian tracks. Several "stairs" for access to the beach very rudimentary, made with sacks of sand, which should be revised. Transportation to various places, metro, bus, taxi and uber. Despite some problems, it is a delicious neighborhood.

World renown beach, but with an 'unsafe for tourists' reputation. That wasn't our experience. Never had a problem here, but we did stay on the pavement after dark. Plenty going on with restaurants literally on the beach, quintessential beach volley ball and beach football on going all day and evening under floodlights. Very friendly locals, all of which we keen to try to speak to you in English. If you take sensible precautions to stay safe as we did, you won't have a problem. Flash your cash, latest iPhone, expensive watch, camera or go for a midnight paddle, then your experience might be different to ours. Same in any major city around the world.

One of the iconic beaches of the world and rightly so. It is the city’s heartbeat, all activity takes place on the beach. Whether people are playing football, volleyball, exercising, strolling, swimming or just sunbathing it is the life of the city. Just wonderful to see and be part of. Yes the beach can be busy and packed quite close together, but that is just part of it being so lively and fun. Walking the whole length of the promenade is just wonderful, it is what you hope Rio will be, lively and colourful. It is similarly a nice place to walk at night. Yes you might have to be a little careful and not walk with jewellery or expensive phones and cameras to be on the safe side but the bars and restaurants are near enough to each other not to worry.

We had the need of a van to visit Copacabana, Lage park and confectionery Colombo. The Eurimar once again served us with total professionalism and availability, making the ride much easier and quieter. We thank the entire staff at Passeio Rio! We definitely want you again on our next trip to Rio.

Copacabana Beach is a beach located in the neighborhood of Copacabana, in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is considered one of the most famous beaches in the world. Limited by Avenida Atlántica, Copacabana is home to large-scale events, such as world championships in sand football, world championships in volleyball, concerts, among other events. The Copacabana revival gathers a large audience and has a wide burning of fireworks, reason why it is considered one of the largest in the world. Due to its international projection as a postcard and tourist destination, it has been nicknamed "the little princess of the sea" over the years.

The beach views from the terrace of the windsor excelsior. Beaches are not as unsafe as rumored, you always have to be careful with personal items but as everywhere. Beach services such as restroom, parasol and others are super accessible and if or if I recommend renting.