Overview
Ipanema Beach sits next to Copacabana and is Rio's most fashionable stretch of sand, made world-famous by Antonio Carlos Jobim's bossa nova hit 'The Girl from Ipanema.' It's less touristy and more locally trendy than Copacabana, with different sections attracting surfers, the LGBTQ+ community, and families. The sunset from Pedra do Arpoador rock is considered Rio's most beautiful, and crowds traditionally applaud as the sun sets.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours.
Travel Tips
Posto 9 is the liveliest section for experiencing beach culture. Watch the sunset from Arpoador rock, then head to Ipanema's streets for dinner — an ideal evening.
Hotels near Ipanema Beach
Hotels and guesthouses in Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Other attractions in Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer
A 30m statue of Christ atop Corcovado Mountain — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Ride the cable car for sweeping views of Rio's coastline and skyline.
Copacabana Beach
A world-famous 4km beach, with its iconic wave-patterned promenade.
Escadaria Selarón
Art steps decorated with over 2,000 colorful tiles from countries around the world.
Tijuca National Park
The world's largest urban tropical rainforest, right in the heart of Rio.
Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa)
An 18th-century aqueduct and symbol of the Lapa district, the heart of Rio's nightlife.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
A tropical botanical garden founded in 1808, with a royal palm avenue and over 6,500 plant species.