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
Ipanema Beach is on day 1
Day 1 of Rio de Janeiro Highlights
Ipanema Beach and Copacabana
How Ipanema Beach fits into a day.- 9:00Ipanema Beach MorningIpanema Beach
- 11:30Pedra do ArpoadorArpoador
- 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.