Ipanema Beach
Neighbourhood · Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema Beach

Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ipanema Beach is a wide sandy shore facing the Atlantic. The Dois Irmãos mountains rise at one end. The distinctive wave-pattern sidewalk runs the full length.

On day 1 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
Two to four hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Metro Line 1 to General Osório or Nossa Senhora da Paz, then walk to the beach

Itineraries with Ipanema Beach

Day 1 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights

Ipanema Beach and Copacabana

How Ipanema Beach fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Ipanema Beach MorningIpanema Beach
  2. 11:30Pedra do ArpoadorArpoador
  3. 15:00Forte de Copacabana WalkForte de Copacabana
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Ipanema Beach questions

Is Ipanema Beach safe?

Daytime crowds make the beach safe. Keep valuables close or leave them at your lodging.

Can you swim at Ipanema Beach?

Swimming is possible but strong currents occur. Lifeguards mark safer zones with flags.

What is the best way to reach Ipanema Beach?

Take metro line 1 to Ipanema station. Buses and taxis also stop nearby.

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