volley ball, beach paddle, and other sports such as the trendy slack line, are practiced all along ipanema. frequented by local and international revelers, rio's body culture is extremely evident here -  men and women on this beach show off the physical shape, that contributed to rio's image world wide. 

there are lifeguards on duty along ipanema beach, as well as with police officers of various enforcements groups, making this beach comparatively safe and enjoyable.