Rio de Janeiro Beaches

Beaches

Beaches Rio's beaches are undoubtedly one of the main reasons why travellers visit the city. Copacabana and Ipanema are by far the most famous, but there are many others, each with a distinct character. Travellers should be aware that most beaches are polluted, and bathing is not advisable in any of the non-oceanic beaches (except for those in the island of Paqueta). The beaches that are often proper for swimming are Copacabana, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, and Grumari. Some of the most noticeable are (ordered from North to South): Flamengo (by the bay) Botafogo (by the bay) Praia Vermelha (oceanic, but often polluted) Leme (oceanic) Copacabana (oceanic) Arpoador (oceanic) Ipanema (oceanic) Leblon (oceanic) São Conrado (oceanic, but often polluted) Barra da Tijuca (oceanic, but often polluted) Recreio dos Bandeirantes (oceanic) Grumari (oceanic) It is also worth visiting the beaches in Paqueta, particularly: Praia da Moreninha (on the Guanabara Bay, but often proper for swimming)