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beaches in Rio de Janeiro : the essentials

Beaches in Río de Janeiro

Ipanema Beach

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Ipanema Beach is world famous. During my stay I could not enjoy it because of bad weather, but if the weather is good, it is fille

Beaches in Río de Janeiro

Copacabana Beach

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This is another great beach in Rio next to Ipanema. It is very long and when there´s warm weather, it´s a great place for tourists

Beaches in Río de Janeiro

Praia do Arpoador

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I came here on the recommedation of a co-workers, and found it to be a beautiful place to enjoy a spectacular sunset. I've been to

Beaches in Río de Janeiro

Praia da Barra da Tijuca Beach

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A gorgeous environment in Rio de Janeiro.

Beaches in Buzios

Joao Fernandes Beach

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If you do not like riots, leave behind the great Praia de Joao Fernandes (full of restaurants, hotels and bars on the beach), and

Beaches in Cabo Frio

Praia do Forte - Praia da Barra

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Praia do Forte is the most emblematic area of Cabo Frio as it is located in the heart of the city. It is impressive due to its 7.5

Beaches in Angra dos Reis

Praia de Lopes Mendes Beach

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It is one of the most famous beaches on the Brazilian coast, especially among the surfing community. Its location 2.5km ocean beac

Beaches in Río de Janeiro

Praia Vermelha Beach

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Praia Vermelha is one of those Rio de Janeiro beaches, rather overshadowed by the more popular Copacabana and Ipanema. Its charm

Beaches in Buzios

Los Ossos Beach

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Ossos Beach - according to the many local stories that try to explain somehow the real origin of its name, the common denominator

Beaches in Buzios

Azeda Beach

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Walking for 15 minutes along a path that runs along the ocean from the Ossos, we reach this paradise of calm water in a cove that

Beaches in Buzios

Tartaruga Beach

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This beautiful beach has the name 'tartaruga' because in the not too distant past turtles come up on to it to lay their eggs there

Beaches in Río de Janeiro

Grumari Beach

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I've spent many holidays, from my childhood until today, on this beach. It's a unique landscape in the area of Barra da Tijura, in

Beaches in Arraial do Cabo

Prainha do Pontal

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Beaches in Buzios

Praia do Forno Beach

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Arriving to Praia do Forno is not easy and neither is explaining it, because as one arrives, there are countless tracks and none o

Beaches in Buzios

Ferradura Beach

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Closed, the huge bay of Ferradura is characterized by its calm waters, perfect for learning to windsurf and sailing in tiny boats

Beaches in Niterói

Icaraí Beach

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Beaches in Buzios

Geribá Beach (Buzios)

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Beaches in Niterói

The Arrows Beach

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If you are given a tour of Niteroi, I highly recommend the Arrows for an afternoon or evening visit. There are many sporting activ

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Activities in Rio de Janeiro

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Christ the Redeemer - Official Tickets & Optional Transfer

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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

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