Copacabana Beach

Rio Beaches

Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. is one of the most famous and well known Brazilian beaches in the world. This beach is located in the highly populated Copacabana neighborhood of Rio - the heart of the city. As a result it's the most popular beach in Rio de Janeiro and it's always buzzing with people.

The activities at Copacabana beach never stop, and there's always something to do. The more popular actives include: foot volleyball, beach volleyball, frescobol, beach soccer, surfing, body boarding, swimming, or lying in the sun getting a tan. To learn the popular Brazilian games such a frescobol, join in the activities with the Brazilian women and men - you'll have a blast!

If hanging around the beach isn't for you there is always the 5km Copacabana boardwalk. This boardwalk extends the entire length of Copacabana beach, where many people enjoy bike riding, roller-blading, jogging, walking dogs, or simply taking a stroll. Along this boardwalk there are number of elegant hotels, the most beautiful being Copacabana Palace Hotel. This hotel is located right on the beach and enjoys spectacular views of the ocean, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Rio de Janeiro. The Copacabana Palace Hotel is very popular among the international tourists.

Every New Years Eve Copacabana is the place to be. At the strike of midnight fireworks illuminate the sky above Rio de Janeiro for over half an hour. This is a spectacular sight to see, certainly something you wouldn't want to miss if you happen to be in the area on New Years Eve.

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