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Rio de Janeiro is located in the Southeast coast of Brazil and is tenderly called the “Marvelous City”. Rio receives tourists mostly between the months of December and March, all in search of beautiful beaches, fun and good waves.

Rio de Janeiro most famous sites are the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado – from where Christ the Redeemer blesses the city - which has become symbols for the country all around the world. Other locations that call a lot of attention for tourists are the Forest Parks, such as the Pedra Branca and the Tijuca – the two largest urban green areas in the world – the Guanabara Bay islands, the churches, the sport complexes, the samba school courts, the night life, among many others.

Ipanema

This is, no doubt, the most famous meeting point in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most celebrated beaches in the city. Its ten-block length includes “soccer-volley” courts, fitness exercise equipment and, at each lifesavers post, there are public toilettes and showers to wash sand and salty water off. It also hosts many events such as the Beach Volley World Championship.

Copacabana

With plenty drinking and snacks bars, it is much appreciated for a late-afternoon cold beer. Copacabana hosts one of the most famous New Year’s Eve parties in the Country, with fireworks and free music shows.

Leblon

This is a calm beach, with good infrastructure for sports and a bicycle track.

Prainha

It is a small beach with strong waves, one of the most favorite among surfers.

Grumari

Environmental conservation area with many cliff walls and very brave seawaters.

Arpoador

It is famous for the huge stone that separates Copacabana and Diabo beaches from the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon. Up on the stone visitors enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Rio, with the Dois Irmãos Hill on the background. It is much appreciated by surfers.

Pepino

With string waves, Pepino beach used for hang-gliders’ landing, as they take flight from the neighboring Gávea Cliff.

Barra da Tijuca

Long and urbanized, with strong waves with some dangerous stretches not recommended to inexperienced swimmers. Much appreciated by surfers.

Botafogo

An urban beach, it is quite polluted. It offers a beautiful view of Corcovado Hill and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Flamengo

With calm waters, this beach is also quite polluted. It offers visitors a view of fancy boats at Glória Marina.

Barra da Guaratiba

An urbanized beach, it stretches from the near coastline to Restinga da Marambaia marsh. This beaches gives access to trails leading to desert beaches, such as Inferno, Perigoso and Meio beaches. It offers guided walks.

Pepe

It extends over a stretch of Barra da Tijuca beach just across Rua Noel Nutels, much appreciated by young boys and girls. This beach’s name celebrates a world free flying champion called Pedro Paulo Carneiro Lopes, “Pepê” – who died in a hang-gliding accident in 1991.