Red Beach Verified listing

While landmark Rio beaches such as Ipanema and Copacabana tend to get all the attention, Red Beach (Praia Vermelha) is a seaside star—both for its relative tranquility and up-close views of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. Less frequented by tourists and pushy food and drink vendors, it offers a more peaceful experience of Rio’s storied waterfront. Red Beach is often explored as part of a day out at Sugarloaf Mountain. It also features on boat tours, bike tours, and other sightseeing excursions in Rio.

Things to know before you go:-

- Unlike Ipanema and Leblon beaches, which can have powerful waves, Red Beach is sheltered and typically offers calm, accessible water for swimming—just be cautious of its sudden depths.
- It’s possible to rent beach chairs and umbrellas from area vendors, and local kiosks also sell chilled drinks.
- Red Beach has the reputation for being one of the city’s safest beaches, and is particularly scenic at sunset—that said, it’s still worth leaving valuables in your hotel room and departing before it's too dark.