those who wish to enjoy the tradition where it was born, can do so along ipanema beach at posto 9 - this landmark section of the littoral has been cradle to important local history, including the clapping at sunset.

the very spot were this tradition was born is now easily identifiable thanks to an observation platform built by the city at the beginning of rua Vinícius de Morães to best see the pedra de arpoador on the left, the cagarras islands in the front, and the morro dois irmãos on the right.

today posto 9 is considered the trendiest and most social part of ipanema beach, where many of rio's residents, brazilian tourists, hipsters, and international visitors gather to see and be seen - and yes, to enjoy the waves and the sun!