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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!!!!!

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.

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.

Ipanema Beach is the little sister to Copacabana but is within easy walking distance. While Copacabana is lined with hotel Ipanema is lined with Apartments and residences. When we were there the beach was less crowded but still a large corniche to walk along although far less beach bars to frequent. Ipanema does have a vibrant restaurant and bar scene a few blocks off the seafront and we ended up eating and drinking there most nights despite our hotel being on Copacabana.