Rio Beaches

Unknown Beaches Worth Visiting in Rio de Janeiro

Joatinga Beach

Joatinga Beach is very secluded, making it difficult to get there. You'll probably have a hard time getting there on your own, so it is advised to arrange a taxi there and back.

To get to the beach you'll have to walk down through rocks, it is the only way to get there , so it is not recommended for people with limited mobility, children, elderly and pregnant women. But if you're up for the challenge your sacrifice will certainly be rewarded.

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Praia da Reserva is a perfect beach to enjoy a quiet day of sun

Praia da Reserva Beach sits between Barra Beach and Recreio Beach. Because the beach is quite some ways from downtown Rio de Janeiro it is not as popular. Therefore, it is the perfect place to go and enjoy a quiet day of sun and relaxation. However, you must drive to get here as buses do not go this far out of Rio. Read more »

Recreio beach where atmosphere is more laid back than other Rio beaches

Recreio Beach is located in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. It is at the very west end of the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca. The neighborhood has recently been developed so it is devoid of high skyscrapers but still has a reserved area. The atmosphere is laid back and a bit bohemian without all the crowds of Ipanema or Copacabana. Read more »

Barra Beach - the longest beach in Rio

Barra as is popularly known, will host most of the olympic games in 2016. It runs 11 miles (18 km) from the edge of Barra de Tijuca to the opposite edge of Recreio.

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Botafogo and Flamengo beach - romantic sunsets

Botafogo Beach and Flamengo Beach are both very lovely to visit during the day. The views are spectacular and sunsets amazing and very romantic. Read more »

Copacabana Beach one of the most famous beaches in the world

Located in Zona Sul, Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the world. The atmosphere is very vibrant and the people are colorful and fun loving. Get to her by taking the subway on Line 1 or take one of the pubic buses. Copacabana beach runs between Princesa Isabel Avenue and lifeguard Post 6.

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Leme Beach - geared toward families

Leme Beach is a continuation of Copacabana beach. However, Leme beach is much more laid back and geared toward families. The view from the shore is quite spectacular, especially at sunset.

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São Conrado one of the most beautiful beaches

São Conrado beach sits east of Barra da Tijuca and west of Leblon Beach. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio de Janeiro. Popular with favela residents and the middle class it has excellent surfing and hang gliding spots. Read more »

Pepê Beach - Main spot for different tribes

Head over the Joatinga bridge and you will find sitting at the north end of Barra de Tijuca is Praia do Pepê. Considered one of the trendiest beaches in Rio de Janeiro, it is filled with the beautiful people especially over the weekend.

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Leblon Beach - a trendy beach

Sitting just west of Ipanema Beach, Leblon beach is fronted by high-class hotels as well as gourmet restaurants, sophisticated bars, shopping malls and exclusive boutiques. This beach sits in a wealthy district of upper class high rises and is more subdued and sophisticated than its neighbor, Ipanema.

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