many of the beaches of rio are also regularly used as stages for public events, including musical performances, sports tournaments, and cultural celebrations such as new year's eve fireworks and some religious rituals.

the most popular beaches in rio de janeiro are copacabanaand ipanema - adjacent to each other, these two beaches welcome people and events throughout the year.

with miles and miles of inviting beaches of white sands and blue waters, it is no surprise that cariocas love swimming or playing sports along the shores - interestingly, most  cariocas have their individual preferred spot by the water, based on factors such as access, demographic or strength of the currents.