located in rio's zona sul, in the são conrado neighborhood, praia do pepino is a 200 meter long stretch of beach at the far end of são conrado beach with soft white sands, strong waves, rich surrounding vegetation, beautiful mountainous landscape all around, and a good view of both the cagarras islands and of the tijuca islands.

blue waters and strong waves make pepino's beach a favourite for surfers, but the fame of this beach is mostly due to this spot being the landing point for hang gliders and para gliders. mostly empty during week-days, this beach is always active with visitors doubling-up with local professional hang-gliders and riding up to pedra bonita, to then launch and glide over one of the most incredible landscapes in rio.