another important aspect of beach etiquette includes politeness to the vendors, who walk up and down the shore under the heat to bring many useful items to visitors and cariocas alike - negotiating the price is never ok, and when not interested in something a big smile and a 'obrigado' (thank you) will let the vendor feel appreciated for his or her service.

in 2012 the prefecture of rio de janeiro declared beach vendors as part of the cultural heritage of the city, further highlighting the importance and the contribution they make to carioca beach life. 

an important behavioral item on the list of beach etiquette, is following the instructions of the lifeguards, avoiding the waters when a red flag is clearly visible. 

an important aspect of beach-life in rio is respect for others, meaning that games should be played away from anyone enjoying peacefully the sun and the breeze - in fact, some beach games are not allowed before 5 pm.