Northern Coast

The Northern Coast (also known as the Lakes Region) of the state of Rio de Janeiro, begins in the municipality of Maricá, still in the Metropolitan Region of the capital and goes up to the border with the state of Espírito Santo.

The total coast of 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 Northern Coast (Região dos Lagos), goes exactly from Maricá to São Francisco do Itabapoana (320 km from Rio de Janeiro).
Most appreciated beaches: Cabo Frio and Búzios

Saquarema

In Saquarema there are beaches with good waves for surfing, such as Itaúnas Beach (below), which is why the place is very popular with lovers of this type of water sports.

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