made famous in the 60's by the hit bossa nova song garota de ipanema (girl from ipanema), ipanema beach is currently the most sought after beach by most international visitors looking for the hippest beach destination in rio.

sand sculptors, masseurs, and athletes mix along ipanema beach in a colorful mosaic of arts, beach life and sports, while volley, beach paddle, and other sports such as the trendy slack line, are played all along the shore.

people from all ages walk along ipanema beach, to exercise, converse, read, or simply to enjoy the views.