Ipanema Beach - Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema Beach is where the summer happens in Rio.
It starts on the West side at the border with Leblon. and ends towards Arpoador and Copacabana. When you come to Rio in person, you may even run into a familiar face or two.
There's much more to do at the beach than just working on your tan. You may join locals on a match of beach soccer, or beach volleyball. Foot-volleyball is a little harder if you're a novice, but you could always try. If you never tried surfing, bodyboarding or skimboarding, you're welcome to watch. The day to see Capoeira is Sunday, when the beach lane is open for pedestrians only. The sports and action series features exciting sequences of photos. Ipanema it´s not only a beutiful beach the main street, spots of interest, people, moods, and even pets help give Ipanema its very special character. Watch children playing at squares, or go the Hippie Fair for Brazilian handicraft, art, and musical instruments, and original souvenirs.