Rio de Janeiro has many beaches and we've only listed the ones with touristic importance. In Rio, people go to the beach even in winter and in cloudy days and several people stay there until the night comes. Many of our photos have been shot in winter and in heavily clouded days. Practicing sports is important and stimulated by the government and by private companies. In Arpoador beach there's special illumination towards the sea, for the practice of surf.
People use bathing suits of different shapes and sizes.
There are neither nude beaches nor topless beaches. The press covered it with great interest, there were some unpolite reactions and public authorities warned that, although they would not prohibit it, they could not protect each person engaged in that practice individually. This is a virtual trip through Rio. Details about your indication. Write us or use our research form .