Popular Sandy Beaches in Rio de Janeiro
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Copacabana Beach
The icon of Rio de Janeiro and one of the best-known beaches in the world.
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Ipanema Beach
Listed as the sexiest beach in the world, it is very atmospheric, lively and a must-visit, no matter whether you're hitting the sea or just…
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Leblon Beach
Come explore a wonderful beach that is not as crowded as the more popular ones. The surfing spots here are great and so are the facilities.
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Red Beach
Great Sugarloaf view that becomes flushed by red sunsets every day. This beach truly is a tiny piece of paradise.
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Arpoador Beach
Terrific views of the ocean and spectacular surfing conditions are the main reasons why this beach is so popular amongst the locals.
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Abricó Beach
Praia do Abricó is a nude beach located in Grumari, a sub district of Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, in the western part of the city of Rio…
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Pepino Beach
The wide strip of sand used to be a popular beach, but nowadays it's used by surfers and paragliders.
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Recreio dos Bandeirantes is both the name of a beach and neighborhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
If you're longing for a beach that isn't in the shade of skyscrapers and has a more natural feel to it, search no further.
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Tours & Activities
3.0 (4) Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain & Beaches Tour
5.0 (3) Yoga Surf Lessons – Ipanema Beach
4.9 (94) Stand Up Paddle - Rio de Janeiro: Sunrise or Sunset at Copacabana Beach
5.0 (3) Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings & a Secret Dish
3.7 (11) Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour
3.7 (39) Rio de Janeiro: Stand-Up Paddle - Copacabana Beach Sunrise
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