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By Paul V

“Not bad at all”

Jan 2019

We accidentally discovered this nice beach - so close to Rio's city but away from their madness.... - when we picked a friend up after an activity. We decided to stay longer to enjoy the nice waves and the view. Did not regret it

“Lovely Beach, but stay out of the water.”

Feb 2017

This beach is lovely and not very crowded. We learned it is not good to go into the water here due to sewage issues. We really enjoyed watching the parasailers and paragliders landing on this beach since this is their designated landing spot. Like most of Rio, you need to keep an eye on your valuables, but since this is less crowded than most of the beaches, we felt safer here.

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Paul V

Elounda, Greece1,133 contributions

Not bad at all

Jan 2019 • Friends

We accidentally discovered this nice beach - so close to Rio's city but away from their madness.... - when we picked a friend up after an activity.
We decided to stay longer to enjoy the nice waves and the view. Did not regret it

Written 23 February 2019

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Libby in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH1,216 contributions

Lovely Beach, but stay out of the water.

Feb 2017 • Couples

This beach is lovely and not very crowded. We learned it is not good to go into the water here due to sewage issues. We really enjoyed watching the parasailers and paragliders landing on this beach since this is their designated landing spot.

Like most of Rio, you need to keep an eye on your valuables, but since this is less crowded than most of the beaches, we felt safer here.

Written 14 March 2017

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Shmuel L

Sao Paulo, SP207 contributions

Great place, beautiful view

Aug 2014 • Family

Pepino beach in Sao Conrado is one of the nicest beaches in Rio. It is not as crowded as Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon, and it is closer to the Centre of Rio than the beach in Barra da Tijuca. It is a good option.

Written 21 August 2014

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Frederico N

Rio de Janeiro297 contributions

Please see Sao Conrado beach review: how to destroy a beach

This could be easily Rio's best beach, if not for the tons of raw sewage spilled here.

Written 20 January 2012

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NelsonFJobim

Rio de Janeiro45 contributions

Polluted beach

Jul 2013 • Family

Pepino is one of the most wonderful beaches of Rio, but pollution is absolutely unbearable. It is nice to have a look but do not dare to go into the water.

Written 30 November 2013

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