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Outdoors Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro

Ipanema Beach

An outdoor spot in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Ipanema Beach in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
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Why go

Famous beach divided by lifeguard posts, with Dois Irmãos peaks at the far end.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Rio de Janeiro, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Jardim Botânico, 2.6 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Ipanema
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Rio de Janeiro, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jardim Botânico

    Botanical garden founded in 1808, known for its avenue of imperial palms.

    Outdoors · 2.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sugarloaf Mountain

    Two-stage cable car up Pão de Açúcar for views across Guanabara Bay.

    Sight · 5.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Christ the Redeemer

    Art Deco statue atop Corcovado, reached by a cog train through Tijuca forest.

    Sight · 5.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bar Urca

    Neighborhood bar where locals sit on the seawall with beers and snacks at sunset.

    Drinks · 6.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Aprazível

    Treehouse-like terrace restaurant in Santa Teresa serving Brazilian dishes with bay views.

    Food · 7.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Selarón Steps

    Staircase covered in tiles from around the world by artist Jorge Selarón.

    Sight · 8.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Ipanema Beach is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Rio de Janeiro

Another curated outdoor spot in Rio de Janeiro. See the full Rio de Janeiro guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Rio de Janeiro run from 24°C in July to 29°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Ipanema Beach itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Rio de Janeiro from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Rio de Janeiro weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coordinates
-22.98706, -43.20480
Destination
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ipanema Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ipanema Beach?

Plan on about 3 hours at Ipanema Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ipanema Beach?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Watch sunset from Arpoador rock; locals clap when the sun drops.

Is Ipanema Beach free?

Yes, we list Ipanema Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ipanema Beach?

Ipanema Beach is at Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ipanema Beach?

Ipanema Beach appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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