at a glance

many trees provide shade and many great spots to just relax and enjoy the views.

this portion of the beach is also known as pepino's beach (praia do pepino), and it is in fact the only portion of this shore where international visitors gather.

from copacabana or ipanema, there is no easy way to get to praia de são conrado via bus, as buses only run along this beach on the way back from barra, a neighborhood about 20 minutes further along the coast.

a taxi ride from copacabana or ipanema to são conrado beach costs about 40 reals, each way.