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    Copacabana Beach

    23,260 Reviews
    #7 of 718 things to do in Rio de Janeiro
    Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches
    Open Now: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011, Brazil
    Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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    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.
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    Hours Today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
    As featured in Carnival Guide to Rio de Janeiro
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    Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011, Brazil
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Spectacular and famous beach

    It was a thrill to experience this famous location, but for us it was not a beach we would enjoy spending time at. The sand was littered with rubbish & hawkers were present in large numbers. We have been spoilt with pristine Australian beaches, but...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank 997debk
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Iconic beach visit!

    Visited here whilst in Rio for the weekend and had a great day. There are plenty deck chairs/parasols available to rent for the day and the option to get drinks from the kiosks down the beach. The sand is very hot so they have pathways...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Laurenfon
    Reviewed yesterday
    Don´t forget your tutu

    Visited during carnival and the events were awesome. Everyone was decked out in Regalia. Costumes of all descriptions. The beach is long, clean and white sand. Lots of vendors and cafes and you can always find a beer. People watching at its best.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank panamaross
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Copacabana Beach

    The beach was nice and clean. Before the beach started there were people selling ice creams, cold drinks etc. On Sundays the road became one way and there was a lot of traffic. Since it was not far from my Hotel we went to the...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Zarin S
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Iconic beach!

    Iconic beach, worth visiting! It is amazingly and charmingly old fashioned! Not surprisingly very touristic! I loved the pavement which is a work of art!

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank ivaylas2014
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Be very cautious when visiting Copacabana Beach

    Before going to Rio we read all the comments on safety in Copacabana and sadly it is all true. The second morning we went for a walk and at the corner of the famous Copacabana hotel a guy on a bicycle came around the corner...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank 756rias
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Lovely with crashing waves

    Beautiful beach, chairs and umbrellas for hour, vendors along everything. Infinitely cleaner than Impanema. Big waves, so not a great place for swimming.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Millet02
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Paradise

    Lovely sandy beach, can get very crowded but what a spot. Lots of beach sellers, I counted 25 different items for sale.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    1  Thank Chrissie-medway
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    At the Copa...Copacabana...

    Long stretch of clean beaches with string of restaurants serving caipirinhas, beer and meals or snacks. You can hire beach chairs and umbrellas from dozens of vendors and they will take care of whatever you fancy to eat or drink while you relax in the...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank ShaunA684
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    famous but disappointing

    Firstly I need to say that we live in southern Spain so for us the famous copacabana beach was a disappointment,we have much more beautiful breaches here.We spent 1 week in Rio for the Carnival and visited the beach a couple of times.We didnt feel...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    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
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    DanLennox
    January 5, 2019|
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    Response from MJV53 | Reviewed this property |
    Our stay in Rio, staying at a hotel directly on Copacabana Beach was part of an 'Essential Brazil' tour from Travel2 which was tweaked and altered to suit our requirements. They have a number of ready made options which... More
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    October 21, 2018|
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    Response from MetroplexJim | Reviewed this property |
    As Copacabana Beach is several miles in length it has sections to accommodate most everyone and every thing. We stay in the central section (in front of the Copacabana Palace and Othon Palace hotels) which seems to cater to... More
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    Jen2239
    July 28, 2018|
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    Response from kevinmcg20162018 | Reviewed this property |
    We stayed one block away from the beach front at Copacabana and felt perfectly safe at all times. A common sense approach to keeping "low key" is advisable. (i.e. no jewellery, flashy clothes etc).
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