IPANEMA BEACH
Ipanema beach is bordered by Aproador Beach on one end and Leblon Beach on the other end. This beach is considered one of the main centers of activity for the city of Rio. One of the most expensive places to live, the neighborhood is full of wealthy residents. Considered the “little Paris” of Rio it […]
PEPE BEACH
Head over the Joatinga bridge and you will find sitting at the north end of Barra da Tijuca is Praia do Pepê. Considered one of the trendiest beaches in Rio de Janeiro, it is filled with the beautiful people especially over the weekend. Pepê was the most famous hang glider in the area. He was also […]
PRAINHA BEACH
Prainha Beach is a smaller isolated surfer beach a short drive southwest from Barra da Tijuca. A half-crescent with clean sands and clear waters surrounded by the rainforest-covered slopes of the Grumari APA (Environmental Protection Area), Prainha is popular with surfers and anyone who’s willing to explore Rio’s outer shores for a day of peace […]
PEPINO BEACH
Located on the southwest end of Sao Conrado Beach, Pepino Beach rounds into a picturesque cove, with lush vegetation and the granite mountains of Pedra da Gavea and Pedra Bonita rising behind it. But besides being a lovely strip of sand, Pepino Beach is most commonly known as the landing spot for Rio’s hang-gliders and […]
