praia de itaipú is mostly attended by local residents and their families who have been loyally coming to this beach for many years, creating a safe and warm atmosphere where everyone seems to know everyone else.  

foreign visitors can expect to stand out in this crowd, and should have some familiarity with portuguese for meaningful interaction.

almost empty during the weeks, itaipú beach gets quite crowded on week-ends and holidays, especially during the summer months when school are closed and many families specifically choose this beach to relax.