Ipanema Beach
Ipanema Beach
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Popularized by the song "The Girl from Ipanema," this world-famous beach gives foreign visitors a sense of life in Rio, displaying a cross-section of different lifestyles, chic boutiques and eateries and luxurious apartment buildings.
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Neighbourhood: Ipanema
Ipanema is considered Rio's crown jewel. It offers the best view of the sunset from Arpoador and is inspiration for the legendary song, “The Girl from Ipanema.” Ipanema is an upscale area, home to many high-end restaurants and luxury shops, many of which can be found on the charming Garcia d'Ávila Avenue. The neighbourhood is very rich culturally, housing many art galleries that show contemporary art. There is also a great variety of nightlife in the neighbourhood, which buzzes with many options for every taste.
How to get there
- General Osório • 4 min walk
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- Susan CLondon, United Kingdom337 contributionsIconic beachfrontThe beach is narrower than expected but still presents as a must see. Avoid Sunday and Bank Holiday for crowds. Sellers edge the sand. Iconic name so this beach is always popular. Go early or later in the day.Visited January 2023Written 23 March 2023
- Tom RCrystal Lake, Illinois1 contributionTrip to BrasilGreat trip-rained a lot in Rio but Salvador was perfect. Great food good place to stay & some interesting places to visit. Took Ubers everywhere & they were easy & reasonable price.Visited January 2023Written 25 March 2023
- KarenM1_101,084 contributionsTour group stopWe visited this beach on our tour with Do Brazil Right. We did not swim, just took a walk along the promenade, and stopped in a few shops along the way. If we had more time and were staying in Rio longer, we would have planned a beach day.Visited February 2023Written 26 May 2023
- BorntocruiseUKHeathfield, United Kingdom11,197 contributionsWell it would be rude to not visit…..Well it would be rude not to visit after hearing it in a song from when I was a child. Clean looking with nice pedestrian walkway next to it. It was great watching all the hand-gliders making there way down from the mountain. Sadly we didn’t stop long as we were part of a group.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 June 2023
- OldBearWigan, United Kingdom9,719 contributionsA Beautiful BeachAn excellent beach for relaxing or for engaging in beach sports. We arrived around 10am and it was not busy. The beach had been cleaned so that there was no rubbish or seaweed to be seen. There were a number of ‘Pop Up’ bars close by, not to mention the many beach sellers who will approach you, but leave when you say NO! We did make some purchases of Sunglasses, sweetcorn and drinks. I had the best ever Pina Colada in a pineapple followed by a massage on the beach. A lovely beach which has so much to offer and more preferable than Copacabana beach!Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 August 2023
- IpanemaGuysRio de Janeiro, RJ139 contributionsNo visit to Rio is complete without a visit hereNo visit to Rio is complete without at least one afternoon on the beach at Ipanema. The one where the girl's from is a feast for the eyes. the glorious two brothers mountains to the west and the rocky outcrop of Arpoador luring sunset viewers to its east frame a paradise, conveniently labeled for your taste. Each kilometer has a numbered lifeguard stand: posto 8 is more families, posto 9 has the boys that generally arent interested in the girls from Ipanema, further up you'll find lots of football circles etc. Ipanema's not as developed as Copacabana so don't expect a zillion fast restaurants but there are enough kiosques plus folks strolling the beach hawking drinks and snacks so that you don't need to lug it all with you. Likewise chair and umbrella rentals are inexpensive. The biggest surprise you'll get is when you decide to cool off by taking a dip. The water is cold!Visited August 2023Written 26 August 2023
- Loren NAberdeen, Washington6 contributionsOutstanding food, views, and service! Alex was fantastic!We had an absolutely outstanding dinner at Ipanema. In fact, it was so great we ate there twice in our short west end stay. Alan was our server, and his attitude was fantastic. He made it a fun experience. Our table was out on the patio, and the views cannot be surpassed elsewhere. The food was spectacular, and the sunset was amazing. Thank you Alex! We'll be back!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 26 August 2023
- SRD1994Swansea, United Kingdom260 contributionsA nice city beachThis is a lovely city beach, nicer than Copacabana as it is less busy (still really busy though). Sea is a bit rough and no swimming zones so take care if you enter. Lots of people selling things. Sunbeds or space to relax on the sand. Very pretty with the sea, beach and mountain backdrop, quite unusual.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 September 2023
- BaggiePhilWalsall, United Kingdom255 contributionsgolden sandsStunning beach , which we had the fortune to have a hotel looking over every day and night. Its more quite than Cococabana beach a few places to eat and drink near by , and lovely for a walk along the beach or walkway, floodlit at night for volley ball and football . people actually on this beach running and doing exercise very early in the morning.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 November 2023
- Monica B3 contributionsBest sunset vibe ever!!!Lovely beach, you can relax, go for swimming , do beach tennis or even if enjoy a lovely meal beside the beach. The sunset at Arpoador Rock is just an unique experience, no better place to see the sunset then Ipanema!!!!! Best place in the world!!!!!Visited April 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 February 2024
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Sara G.
70 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Ipanema Beach is way less tasty in Copacabana and right around the corner from Copacabana. It’s worth visiting just because it’s more pristine and less populated. A lot of the locals come here to go to the beach.
Written 7 March 2024
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Karmiel, Israel549 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
no doubt this is one of most attractive beaches of the world. however swimming is almost no option in this beach due to the high waves.
Written 3 March 2024
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Steve D
Divonne-les-Bains, France819 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Must say it has the look and feel of Copacabana but much quieter.
Whilst not as lively as its sister beach it still has all required for a great beach day.
Starting to underhand that Rio is. City of amazing beaches.
I preferred Copacabana but my wife preferred Ipanema.
Both very good.
Whilst not as lively as its sister beach it still has all required for a great beach day.
Starting to underhand that Rio is. City of amazing beaches.
I preferred Copacabana but my wife preferred Ipanema.
Both very good.
Written 28 February 2024
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Monica B
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Lovely beach, you can relax, go for swimming , do beach tennis or even if enjoy a lovely meal beside the beach. The sunset at Arpoador Rock is just an unique experience, no better place to see the sunset then Ipanema!!!!! Best place in the world!!!!!
Written 26 February 2024
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,723 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The beaches in Rio really are incredible. I liked this beach just as much as Copacabana- it is the next bay along, heading out of the city- but I think I liked the area more than Copacabana as it had a more relaxed feel.
Written 14 February 2024
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BaggiePhil
Walsall, UK255 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Stunning beach , which we had the fortune to have a hotel looking over every day and night. Its more quite than Cococabana beach a few places to eat and drink near by , and lovely for a walk along the beach or walkway, floodlit at night for volley ball and football . people actually on this beach running and doing exercise very early in the morning.
Written 12 November 2023
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SRD1994
Swansea, UK260 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is a lovely city beach, nicer than Copacabana as it is less busy (still really busy though). Sea is a bit rough and no swimming zones so take care if you enter. Lots of people selling things. Sunbeds or space to relax on the sand. Very pretty with the sea, beach and mountain backdrop, quite unusual.
Written 1 September 2023
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Loren N
Aberdeen, WA6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had an absolutely outstanding dinner at Ipanema. In fact, it was so great we ate there twice in our short west end stay. Alan was our server, and his attitude was fantastic. He made it a fun experience. Our table was out on the patio, and the views cannot be surpassed elsewhere. The food was spectacular, and the sunset was amazing. Thank you Alex! We'll be back!
Written 26 August 2023
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IpanemaGuys
Rio de Janeiro, RJ139 contributions
Aug 2023
No visit to Rio is complete without at least one afternoon on the beach at Ipanema. The one where the girl's from is a feast for the eyes. the glorious two brothers mountains to the west and the rocky outcrop of Arpoador luring sunset viewers to its east frame a paradise, conveniently labeled for your taste. Each kilometer has a numbered lifeguard stand: posto 8 is more families, posto 9 has the boys that generally arent interested in the girls from Ipanema, further up you'll find lots of football circles etc.
Ipanema's not as developed as Copacabana so don't expect a zillion fast restaurants but there are enough kiosques plus folks strolling the beach hawking drinks and snacks so that you don't need to lug it all with you. Likewise chair and umbrella rentals are inexpensive.
The biggest surprise you'll get is when you decide to cool off by taking a dip. The water is cold!
Ipanema's not as developed as Copacabana so don't expect a zillion fast restaurants but there are enough kiosques plus folks strolling the beach hawking drinks and snacks so that you don't need to lug it all with you. Likewise chair and umbrella rentals are inexpensive.
The biggest surprise you'll get is when you decide to cool off by taking a dip. The water is cold!
Written 26 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
OldBear
Wigan, UK9,719 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
An excellent beach for relaxing or for engaging in beach sports. We arrived around 10am and it was not busy. The beach had been cleaned so that there was no rubbish or seaweed to be seen.
There were a number of ‘Pop Up’ bars close by, not to mention the many beach sellers who will approach you, but leave when you say NO!
We did make some purchases of Sunglasses, sweetcorn and drinks. I had the best ever Pina Colada in a pineapple followed by a massage on the beach.
A lovely beach which has so much to offer and more preferable than Copacabana beach!
There were a number of ‘Pop Up’ bars close by, not to mention the many beach sellers who will approach you, but leave when you say NO!
We did make some purchases of Sunglasses, sweetcorn and drinks. I had the best ever Pina Colada in a pineapple followed by a massage on the beach.
A lovely beach which has so much to offer and more preferable than Copacabana beach!
Written 22 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Qual a Empresa responsável pelos funcionários que trabalham nos postos na praia de Ipanema?
Claudia M
Porto Alegre, RS206 contributions
Infelizmente eu realmente não sei porque todas as vezes que fui eram pessoas diferentes
SANDRA M
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Hola! Que me cuentan del clima para usar playa y piscina en Rio de Janeiro _ mes de Junio y Julio?
gracias!!
Hola viajo en Abril a Río de Janeiro, cuánto calculo en comida por día para 2 personas? Y transporte de Aeropuerto a Barra de Tijuca? Muchas gracias
Ruben Hugo F
3 contributions
Precio alquiler de reposeras y sombrillas, haypuestos de comida sobre la playa
Consu Martini
Mendoza, Argentina21 contributions
Hola Rubén! Si hay muchos puestos de comida, tanto en la playa como en la calle en frente. Los precios de las sombrillas estan en unos 20 Reales por día y las reposeras igual. Si vas muchos días te conviene caminar por el centro de Ipanema o Copacabana y comprar una sombrilla que sale unos 35 Reales.
DoloresPPP
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Quiero saber los Precios de batidas y caipiriña en bares de playa. Gracias.
DoloresPPP
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Precios de batidas y caipiriña en bares de playa. Gracias.
Ezequiel Nicolas Arnes
Llavallol, Argentina341 contributions
hola gente! es mala fecha ir en agosto? para poder disfrutar de la playa, y sobre todo del mar y el agua. gracias
dvs66
Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay82 contributions
Hola fui una sola vez en enero asi que no te puedo ayudar. Fijate si no es epoca de lluvias porque si es, te puede llegar a llover mucho y no te va a dar para pisar la playa.
Laila Frazão
Nova Iguacu, RJ61 contributions
Tem vaga de estacionamento na rua?
elieziosgomes
Cordeiro, RJ358 contributions
Chegando bem cedo encontra vaga - Separa de R$20,00 a R$30,00 para flanelinha.
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 351, duas quadras da praia, posto 9, tem os Estampar e Riopark Estacionamento.
Rua Prudente de Morais, 1.597, uma quadra da praia, posto 10, tem o Parking.
Ezequiel Nicolas Arnes
Llavallol, Argentina341 contributions
hola, alguien podria decirme si es mejor ir de mañana o de tarde para encontrar un mar mas calmo y con menor oleaje? gracias
Ivi Kzl
Mendoza, Argentina15 contributions
A mí, me encantó siempre. A la mañana, hermoso, al medio también, y el atardecer, que decirte. Todo bello. A disfrutar, después contanos
NancyBuenosAires
Buenos Aires, Argentina43 contributions
Hola quisiera saber el valor de una sombrilla en Copacabana o Ipamema. Gracias
alepalomo
Mar del Plata, Argentina40 contributions
Hola buenos días!!!!
Allá te van ofreciendo sillas y sombrillas desde que entras y te acercas a una de las playas. Normalmente el valor es de unos $5 reales por silla y $10 la sombrilla. Gay lugares que si le consumís a ellos te las pueden llegar a dar sin cargo.
Espero te sirva.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ipanema Beach
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Ipanema Beach:
- Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue Lunch (From £65.03)
- 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide (From £32.28)
- Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour (From £29.22)
- Rio de Janeiro: Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included! (From £47.01)
- Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue (From £69.73)
- Hotels near Ipanema Beach:
- (0.00 mi) The most beautiful view of Ipanema in Rio! up to 8
- (0.02 mi) Ipa003 - Beautiful oceanfront apartment in Ipanema
- (0.02 mi) Rio046 - Luxurious beachfront apartment in Ipanema
- (0.03 mi) Luxury Apartment Ipanema (Sea Front, New and DecoDesign)
- (0.08 mi) Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
- Restaurants near Ipanema Beach:
- (0.02 mi) Boteco Boa Praça
- (0.04 mi) Pokee
- (0.08 mi) Casa da Feijoada
- (0.08 mi) de Lamare
- (0.08 mi) GERO RIO
- Attractions near Ipanema Beach:
- (0.09 mi) Sauna Rio G Spa
- (0.10 mi) Feira Hippie de Ipanema
- (0.10 mi) Galeria Café
- (0.09 mi) Baretto-Londra
- (0.11 mi) Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim