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Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro

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Lively Copacabana Beach features warm waters and a wide stretch of white sand, with numerous hotels, restaurants, bars, and night clubs dotting its promenade. You can swim, play sports, relax on the sand, enjoy freshly-caught fish delicacies, and soak up the atmosphere of one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations. The beach is policed and lit all through the night, so it’s always abuzz with hundreds of visitors, musicians, and food vendors. Take a leisurely sunset walk on the beach’s iconic walkway, and stay late to see locals singing, dancing, and playing footvolley right on the water’s edge. Remember to always swim where the locals do, and leave all your valuables at the hotel. By using our Rio de Janeiro trip builder, you can arrange your visit to Copacabana Beach and other attractions in Rio de Janeiro.
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  • Fun, inexpensive food carts and drinks available (boiled corn, popcorn, tapiocas, hot dogs), along with many bars. Concessions in the center of the street, as well. Clean beach, soft sandb  more »
  • Sadly it all seems past it's best, very busy at all times of the day,with a constant stream of traffic whizzing past. Plenty of other good beaches to choose from  more »
  • The most famous beach in the world? Probably. Luckily it's also a large beach so despite its fame and popularity at least during the week there are load of spots for sunbathing and enjoying. It's also...  more »
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