at a glance

in addition to the extra safety hiking guides can provide, professional guides are fluent in portuguese and would be indispensable in case of an emergency to communicate with rescue crews.

in all regards, leme beach is an extension of copacabana beach.

in fact, leme shares a border with the copacabana beach, as the beaches of the two neighborhoods are really the extensions of each other, but the vibe is completely different. 

the water at leme is green, clear, and clean - however waves can get strong so caution is always a must.

despite the strong currents, one of the reasons for this beach being popular with families is the tranquility of the area - also due to the absence of major traffic behind the beach, making it safer.