copacabana posto 5 is the most social and colorful stretch of sand along copacabana beach, day and night. 

set right across from the othon palace hotel, this part of copacabana is normally crowded with international visitors, thus attracting the attention of many local performers and artists.

this is where the famous sand sculptures by ubiratan da conceição (called 'bira') have been photographed by contless tourists.

just about everyone at posto 5 speaks english, and it is easy to both arrange for chairs and umbrellas, as well as making local and international friends.