Copacabana

Copacabana iconic Beach is the best known in Brazil and one of the most famous in the world. This long beach with a wide strip of sand extends from Leme (Lifeguard 1) to the Posto 6 (Lifeguard 6), next to the Copacabana Fort, from where you have a beautiful view of the entire beach.

Good Hotels and Restaurants

Copacabana offers visitors a good and varied range of hotels and restaurants, from expensive hotels to cheaper options. Local commerce is also quite varied.

Nightlife

The nightlife also has plenty of options, from bars to popular nightclubs that are open until the early hours of the morning.

State of Rio de Janeiro beaches

The state of Rio de Janeiro has a coastline with 635 km in length. It extends from the south of the state of Espirito Santo to the north of the state São Paulo.

The North Coast

North of the city of Rio de Janeiro extends the North Coast (Região dos Lagos), which begins in Maricá and goes until São Francisco do Itabapoana (320 km from Rio de Janeiro). Most appreciated beaches: Cabo Frio and Búzios

• North Coast (Lakes Region)

City of Rio de Janeiro

Most known beaches are Ipanema, Copacabana, Leblon and Barra da Tijuca.

The South Coast

The South Coast (Costa Verde) goes from Mangaratiba to Paraty (248 km from Rio de Janeiro city). Most appreciated beaches are Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande.

• South Coast (Green Coast)

These are among the state of Rio de Janeiro's best beaches. From Rio de Janeiro it is relatively easy to discover these sun and beach paradises. Nautical Sports (diving, surf, cruises) and amazing tours from Brazil's first tourist destination.

• Top Beaches

• Copacabana

• Ipanema

• Leblon