Brazil Beach, Central, Military + Museum pictures

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More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Enjoy the ocean views and admire the fascinating statues of iconic figures and fishermen in this walkway tribute to a French diva.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

Take a boat to a natural shallow pool and cycle along the promenade in this busy beach area of bars and restaurants.

Choose from exciting water- and land-based adventure activities, or simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, at this beach club set on the banks of the Formoso River.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

Head to the offshore pools to snorkel among colorful fish and wander around the shallow water caressing this long beach.

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

Relax for a day enhancing your tan, swimming and dining on fresh seafood at this delightful sweep of fluffy white sand. 

Relax in upscale huts and swim in the clear, shallow water by the beaches that enclose this historic city.

Relax for a day enhancing your tan, swimming and dining on fresh seafood at this delightful sweep of fluffy white sand.