at a glance

a vital part of rio's natural portfolio are its urban beaches, numbering more than 70 in total, across the city's four zones - the most famous among them, facing the atlantic ocean and populated by thousands of visitors are the beaches of copacabana and ipanema, characterized by white sand and strong waves, which spring to mind when imagining rio de janeiro.

the beaches of copacabana and ipanema are at the top of most visitors' list of things to see - their central location, size, and above all, their vibrant atmosphere and beauty, make them a very sought after destination, which makes a trip to rio not be complete, without a visit to this postcard.