Of the many beaches in Rio this must be everybody's favourite! This wonderful no-traffic at a location in the middle of Copacabana and Ipanema is world famous for the sun set but is highly enjoyable during the day ( and night) as well. Surfers ride the waves day and night when the sea is illuminated by spot lights. Do go... More

Back to Rio for a week. The weather was great and Arpoador beach is the best place to see the Sunset in Rio on the afternoon. You have a great view of the hills, ipanema and leblon beaches. Go there on the morning for a swim in the clear and calm ocean. Arpoador is also the place for surfers and... More

If you are staying in Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon this is the place to come for a dip in the sea. The others are highly poluted and usually strong currents

Take a bike or go there for a walk in the afternoon and see the sun on the ocean, such a view!

I used to go to Arpoador with my friends or my parents as a kid, and while I always loved and appreciated all the beauty it offered, I never realized just how stunning our city is until recently when I returned as an adult after many years away. It is a must visit for nature lovers and those who want... More

Arpoador beach is the best place to see the Sunset on the summer in Rio. You can get drinks on the bars nearby to finish a busy day.

I live in Rio and I suggest you to sit on the Big Rock next to Arpoador Beach, listen to the waves and watch the beautiful sunset on Ipanema.

Situated between flat and sometimes crowded beaches of Copocabana and Ipanema/Leblon this area has much to offer. The park is next to it, providing shade, greenery and interest and the beach is rocky and far more 3 dimensional than its neighbours. The sunsets are wonderful. The views are varied, as I discovered climbing a short way up a hill with... More

Good spot for watching the best of Ipanema beach, sunset and surfers.