at a glance

white sands, dozens of kiosks and restaurants along it, an iconic black-and-white promenade, blue waves all make of copacabana beach a prime destination for rio's residents and international visitors.

crowded in the summer months, copacabana is never empty - beachgoers start running along its shores before sunrise, on the bicycle path or on the sand and then, the beach is livened up by thousands of people, beach vendors, sports players, surfer, photographers, and even street performers.

an abundance of kiosks, bathrooms, showers, and work out stations along the beach make it ideal for people who wish to exercise and play sports.