- Address: Avenue Atlantica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Admission: Free
Rio de Janeiro ATTRACTIONS See all
Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana)
Copocabana Beach, or Praia de Copacabana, is the Rio de Janeiro of the tourist brochures and deservedly so. It’s a breath-taking 2.5mi (4.5 km) stretch of bright sand that’s filled with people luxuriating in the sun and soaking up the atmosphere.
As night descends the lights go on and football is played until the wee hours. Other groups start singing and dancing and still others are just there to check each other out. The busy sidewalks can get seedy at night so take care.
Behind it rise the Sugarloaf and Morro de Leme and in between is one of the world’s most densely populated residential areas.It is possible to visit Rio and never leave Copacabana, many hotels are situated here and there are plenty of restaurants and bars and some decent shopping.
Practical Info
If you’re swimming, make sure to swim where the locals choose to swim, as the water can be dangerous. The Eastern end of the beach is called Praia do Leme and the area in front of the Meridien Hotel is particularly popular with families. Make sure you leave valuables back at the hotel only carry what you really need.
To get to Copacabana take the metro to Arcoverde or Siqueira Campos. Otherwise any bus from Centro headed to Copacabana will get you there.
Tours & Tickets
Half Day Tour: Sugar Loaf, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon Beaches
Enjoy an afternoon in Rio de Janeiro visiting the iconic Sugar Loaf and a panoramic tour of the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. The tour includes ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Rio de Janeiro Bike Tour: Flamengo Park, Sugarloaf and Copacabana Beach
Bicycle your way through Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone – Zona Sul – along easy, paved paths on this 3-hour morning tour with a friendly local ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Panoramic Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a small-group, 4-hour bike tour visiting Copacabana, the celebrity cemetery, São João Batista, the Bay of Guanabara, Lapa, the colored ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Rio de Janeiro Complete City Tour Including Lunch and Tickets
This full-day tour will take you to the best places in Rio de Janeiro. You will visit Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã, Sambadrome, the urban ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: Flexible
Rio de Janeiro in One Day City Tour Including Lunch
Enjoy a full-day, guided city tour of Rio de Janeiro in which you'll visit all the main attractions including Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Maracana Stadium, ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour
Enjoy a fantastic private day tour in Rio de Janeiro where you visit the best attractions Rio has to offer. Take a cable car up to the famous Sugarloaf ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Private Rio de Janeiro Tour with a Personal Photographer
Enjoy a private, customized walking tour of Rio de Janeiro with a guide who is also a professional photographer. There’s no need for selfies on ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Urban Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a small-group, 3-hour bike tour visiting Copacabana, Sugar Loaf, the Lake area and Ipanema Beach. The tour gives a great impression of the beautiful and ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Full Day Rio de Janeiro Tour
On the tour you will visit the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro and enjoy some magnificent places internationally recognized for their natural beauty and ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a private and personalized tour of Rio with comfort and safety. This tour will cover the main sites like Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and the historical area ... Read more
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: Flexible
