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Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Featured Review : I had dreamed of walking Copacabana beach for 20 years and now I have done it. One more ticked off my list of ‘must see attractions’! Copacabana is an area in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, known for its 4 km beach...See Full Review

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Copacabana Beach Reviews

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Copacabana Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • November 2, 2025
Quote: I had dreamed of walking Copacabana beach for 20 years and now I have done it. One more ticked off my list of ‘must see attractions’! Copacabana is an area in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, known for its 4 km beach which is one of the most... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal Go to Rio

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Copacabana Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
  • January 3, 2026
Quote: Rio's most popular beach is the place to see people and to be seen. This beach, around two miles long, is the nightlife capital of South America, and Brazil's hottest spot.With excellent surf and a view that will blow you away, this is THE place to... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal Sun and Surf in Rio

Copacabana/Ipanema Beaches

  • 4 out of 5 stars by John Guy Taylor from Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • July 28, 2025
Quote: Beautiful. Just lovely to relax and watch the sun and ladies go by. The area was bustling and the weather beautiful. Close to all the attractions of Rio, within easy reach and not too expensive.

From journal Brazil Blast

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Copacabana Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Mr. Wonka from Brooklyn, New York
  • June 20, 2025
Quote: Don’t believe the hype. Though Copacabana Beach may not hold the same lusty appeal it did back in the day, it’s still seductive. Yes, it’s the most touristy beach in Rio. And the vendors come out in droves. But that’s all part of the Copacabana... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal Thumbs Up Rio!

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Copacabana Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tavia from New York, New York
  • August 8, 2025
Quote: Copacabana. The Grande Dame of beaches. A shimmering, glamourous idea of a beach. It spreads out, white and welcoming, for all of the world. It's a mutable beach, many things to many people. By now, it's not quite as luxe as Ipanema (and the... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal Somente Mim

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Hanging out at the beach!

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kez from Broadbeach Waters, Australia
  • June 30, 2025
Quote: Hanging out at one of Rio's famous beaches is the best free entertainment you will ever find. You have seen all the famous pictures but there is nothing like seeing it in action. It is whole culture tied up in itself. Males preen and flex,... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal When my baby and I went to Rio

Copacabana/Ipanema Beaches

  • 4 out of 5 stars by paris from San Francisco, California
  • November 30, 2025
Quote: Life in Rio revolves around the beach. People walk along the beach at all times-day and night. You will see people from babies to senior citizens in swimsuits. Thongs are very popular. It was quite a sight to see men in their 60s/70s wearing... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal Brazil Vacation Overview

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Copacabana Beach

  • 3 out of 5 stars by parramore from new york, New York
  • November 20, 2025
Quote: The vision of cariocas (Rio natives) sucking the milk out of coconuts for sale along the strand will get you in the mood to experience this world-famous strip of sand. Arriving from New York City, my friend Tom and I went for a walk along the beach... Read the full Copacabana Beach review

From journal Rio: Brazil's Cultural Paradise