people from all ages walk along ipanema beach, to exercise, converse, or simply to enjoy the views. artists and celebrities are often spotted playing anonymously on the sand. attended 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 fame. 

there are lifeguards on duty along ipanema beach, along with police officers of various law enforcements groups, making this beach perfectly safe and enjoyable - the kiosks along ipanema beach are old fashioned and traditional, and do not have bathrooms and showers like the newer versions along copacabana beach.