in rio de janeiro, one of the most famous landmarks of the city and also the number one spot to see and be seen in daytime is at the praia, which is the beach - with over 70 beaches within the metropolitan, the beach life holds an important space in carioca culture, as it is a free activity and a grand social equalizer that grants visitors and locals the luxury of spending hours sunbathing on the sand. 

basic items to think about are cangas, which are the beach cloth to stretch on the sand, bathing suits, sandals, and sunglasses - when preparing for what to wear on rio's beaches a few things must be kept in mind.  

cariocas have a strong sense of fashion, and put much thought in what they wear, including at the beach - often not strictly following a specific trend as suggested by fashion magazines, but instead creating their own individual combinations of beach-wear.