while posto 9 is reputed for artists and intellectuals, a new wave of young wealthy brazilians regularly enjoy the area, which has featured much in recent popular history for a number of eye catching moments.

starting with congressman fernando gabeira wearing a famously tight thong 1970, and actress leila diniz, being snapped wearing a bikini while pregnant, considered daring for the season, posto 9 never faded from the spotlight.

a little over five kilometers across from the beach, are the cagarras islands, declared a natural monument and protected area.

made up of ilha cagarra, ilha de palmas, ilha comprida, ilha filhote, ihota grande, and laje da cagarra. these islands with their round shapes and white sides give ipanema an unmatched visual.