1. Ipanema, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro Most travelers will see their first beaches in Rio, which does have some remarkable, if crowded shores. Of the famed Zona Sul beaches, Ipanema is a classic choice.

Next door, is another venue called Garota de Ipanema (00 55 21 2521 3168; garotadeipanemashop.com.br), though this boutique has more right to use the title than most. It is owned by the Girl from ...

A five-mile stretch along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches crackles with energy. By Seth Kugel For first-timers, a five-mile stroll along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — Rio de Janeiro’s two ...

A vendor walks with his hats and beachwear along Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) A man shows people chairs for rent on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro ...