an incredible display of beautiful people and sculptured physiques make of posto 8 an unforgettable stretch of beach, where travelers gather to make friends as much as to enjoy the shore.

ipanema posto 8 is home to the trendiest gay beach in rio, made famous in the last decade by ever growing crowds and very successful carnival blocks.   

easily recognizable by the huge rainbow flags marking this stretch, posto 8 is not only attended by gls crowd, but also by international artists, celebrities, and great looking people in general.

along with the many vendors who walk along ipanema selling snacks and drinks, at posto 8 there are people walking on the sand and distributing fliers with information about upcoming parties and the newest hot spots.