very popular choices include the 'asa delta' (hang-glider) or the tanga, both of which are a little more conservative than a thong - the front is a triangle attached to the back with ties or spandex, and the small triangle in the back provides a few extra inches of coverage.

in rio de janeiro, the most popular choice continues to be the biquíni 'cortininha', or 'small curtain', a type of bikini that allows the shape to be easily changed and adjusted in order to create the desired tan lines - type of bikinis are mostly associated with areas and sub-cultures within rio. 

a wide variety of bathing suit shops can be found inside shopping centers or as individual reatilers along the busy streets of rio - here we list some of the many stores which can be found in rio.

banco da areia is a swimsuit brand that can be found in over ten shops, including one in the trendy beach city of búzios, as well as international exportation - their mission has been the same since 2000, and it basically to strengthen the beach culture while utilizing designs related to the tropical nature and culture - for more information, visit their official website here.