copacabana is among the most famous beaches in the world, and to this day it is the most famous and important beach in rio de janeiro - having been an international destination for a century, the white sands of copacabana and the spectacular views of the bay and of the sugarloaf have attracted visitors worldwide.

located in the copacabana neighborhood, in rio's zona sul, this beach is 3 km long, very well-developed, safe, and rich in kiosks, restaurants, small markets, street vendors, street entertainers, and sports facilities - in the carioca surfing world, near the forte de copacabana, it is considered a great place to surf within the city, typically for high-skilled sufers - conditions can vary depending on the wind and the direction of the swell.