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Ipanema Beach

(Praia de Ipanema)

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Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

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Ipanema Beach

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"I love Copacabana but the water is more clearer in Ipanema."(8 Tips)
"It's far the best beach in Rio, maybe the best in the world!"(5 Tips)
"Go to Posto 10."(5 Tips)
"Uno de los lugares más lindos (cute) de Brasil."(24 Tips)

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Katie Berger FolmarDecember 6, 2015
It's a busy beach with a lot of vendors selling various items. You can rent chairs and umbrellas there along with beach cocktails and beer served to your chair! It's not the cleanest but still ok!
JavierRaudel AguilarHernandezJanuary 13, 2015
This is the best beach in Rio de Janeiro. Be aware not to ring jewelry or lots o valuable things. They are a lot of pick pocketers. Best sport in front of Cesar park hotel
Max WennekerMarch 13, 2016
Great beach, but ask for chair, drink and food prices beforehand so you don't get scammed. Avoid Luis at shack number 100! Most of the shack managers are incredibly nice and friendly though.
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Lize JJanuary 16, 2019
The most beautiful water and its gorgeous. I love Copacabana but the water is more clearer in Ipanema. Posto 10 (the last) is great.
Alex TambuJanuary 24, 2015
If you are a surfer, don't come here looking for waves. This is a place for people to chill out- both in the waves and out. It also has a better landscape and a nicer atmosphere than Copacabana.
Michael FriedrichAugust 24, 2019
A nice and clean beach, and the best spot for street carnival getting into the crowd. Beware of pickpocketing though, keep your belongings in a safe place.
Olle ErikssonOctober 29, 2015
Well it's Ipanema, it's a classic. So beautiful, filled with hot people and great waves. Just be on the lookout for thieves.
John GardnerJune 20, 2014
The beach vendors are really helpful and cool...just ask for a chair or sun lounger and you pay when you leave...much more trusting than in the UK!!!
Willian PaixaoJuly 1, 2015
One of the best places in this city. Perfect view, water, waves, wind, etc. You can't go to Rio without spend a day in Ipanema beach.
Aline BrandãoOctober 19, 2014
Less crowded (and more expensive) than the more worldwide-famous Copacabana, but providing the same carioca flair. The waves tend to be stronger, too - keep an eye out for red warning flags.
Felipe LautonMay 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Quick tips on "how not to look like a gringo": don't wear any jewelry, watches and so; never bring your shoes to the beach, stick with your flip flops; never wear plaid or whatever shirt with buttons.
Song ZhengAugust 31, 2013
Get here early (the sun rises at 5:30) and watch how the city changes color because of the sun!
Colm LinehanJanuary 6, 2016
Worth walking the length of the beach when busy and observing the different cultures grouped on the different parts of the beach.
Derek WilsonDecember 24, 2015
Go sit on the rocks between Copa and Ipa and watch the sunset. Better with beer...
OtelcibeyMay 24, 2018
quiter than Copacabana Beach. nice but be careful for the thives. A seller comes to you for stff and another one tries to get your bag
Arturo ParralesJanuary 23, 2014
It's view is magical! You should watch the sunset, this beach has one of the best sunsets in Brazil!
Werther VeulemansMay 22, 2019
Been here 5+ times
World famous beach, pay attention for the locals who claim the facilities from the city. They make you pay to use the shower.
jessica m. hintermeisterJanuary 7, 2015
knock back a couple caipirinhas (cachaça (sugar cane liquor), fresh lime juice, and sugar)
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldNovember 2, 1961
I once knew a tall and tan girl from here who strode like a samba. Unfortunately, we drifted apart. Later, I told a talented Brazilian guitarist about her. I wonder what happened to either of them.
Abdulrhman Bin-ThOctober 8, 2018
Wonderful view but you can’t witness the sunset, you have to go to cobacabana
Mark CáceresFebruary 21, 2016
Bring a towel, get a chair, order a caipirinha from the bar, stay for the sunset.
mark cDecember 21, 2012
Great views and relatively safe. Good place for a run along the beach and fresh coconut juice.
Estevão ThiesenOctober 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Melhor praia do Rio disparada! Quiçá do mundo! It's far the best beach in Rio, maybe the best in the world!
Emre DinçerOctober 1, 2017
It is less touristic than copacabana beach. And I think it is much nicer.
EugeneMarch 18, 2020
The beach is the market. No natural shade. It is darker at night then Copacabana beach.
BrunoDecember 18, 2015
Probably a few notches below Praia de Copacabana. But fine nevertheless. Watch out for your belongings!
Sarah GautierJuly 7, 2014
good for hanging and cleaner than copacabana
Natural Handcrafted Soap CompanyMarch 26, 2019
Ipanema is a nice beach clean sand and a lots of people tourist and local
Leandro GuimarãesNovember 21, 2013
During the weekends if the beach is full of people AVOID to be near the Arpoador. gangs of 20, 30 teenagers attack suddenly to rob and everybody starts to run crazy. be at the Posto 9 It's safer ;)
Anita KisielAugust 27, 2015
Gorgeous world-class beach! http://travel-tourist-information-guide.com/brazil-rio-de-janeiro-outside-around-interesting-fun-day-trips-excursions-outings
4sq BrazilJuly 21, 2011
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.Info by www.stuffon4sq.com Read more
Thomas ThommyFebruary 22, 2016
For me the best beach in rio downtown - have a coconut and enoy the day:-)
Cem OzMarch 28, 2017
What is there to say.. one of the best beaches in the world
Emilio CJuly 21, 2014
Run this beach in the morning. This beach is also more suitable for surfing.
Eduardo Kerr–OliveiraNovember 4, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Best beach in the world #BornAndRaised
PadawanOctober 16, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Always a good place and beautiful sunset!
Krishna DJuly 8, 2014
Rocky patch on the east side of the beach is the best at sunset!
Letícia SáSeptember 3, 2014
Amazing beach and breath taking view, but it's really crowded!
Melissa WilfleyFebruary 16, 2014
Gorgeous beach and water. Just be aware of the flags raised for rough water/undertow
Mary Colette NatashaMarch 3, 2015
Beautiful place. Wait for the sunset at least once
Diego SartoriJanuary 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the most beautiful sunsets in the World
Jahanzeb JabbarDecember 30, 2011
Parque Garota at night is both serene and majestic with a lit up Cristo peeking out over the beach.
 Deon ParconMay 22, 2012
Enjoy the crystal blue water... Once in a lifetime experience here. Grab a beer and grab a buddy
Henrique HilleMay 4, 2014
Nice place, has to come early to get some place to park!
Carlos AlcantaraDecember 26, 2014
The sunset is awesome!!! Lots of girls and guys of Ipanema!
Barrett LaneAugust 25, 2011
The nicer of the two main beaches. Less tourists than Copa, and way better scenery (both physical location and people).
ƘǾℜℌÅℕ ƧÅℌℑℕFebruary 26, 2020
An elite beach in Rio
Condé Nast TravelerJuly 13, 2016
The beach scene is a bustling one year-round on the mile-long stretch of sea and sand that inspired one of the most famous bossa nova ditties of all time. Read more
Ekaterina BobkovaJanuary 27, 2015
Best place in the world!
Nikki 🌺October 15, 2012
Beautiful beach! 2nd beautiful to Thailand :) see you again Brasil!

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