Red Beach — Attraction in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

This has got to be the prettiest beach in downtown Rio, just at the bottom of Sugar Loaf. Worlds away from urbanized and crowded beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana, it is much cozier and wilder, meaning it's not for everybody. Good for relaxing and sunbathing. Its waters are often dangerous though, red flags often placed along the sand stretch, making it not recommended for children and those who enjoy bathing, even if a life guard is always on duty. There are restaurants nearby, chairs for rent, some food sellers on the sidewalk. PS* It can get pretty crowded...

It’s a few steps away from the cable car.

The scene from the beach is beautiful: with Babilônia Hill to the right and Sugarloaf lording over on the left. It reminds me of Sand Beach in Maine’s Acadia park.

It's probably their local beach, small and dirty, compare to Copacabana beach, which is just over the Babilônia Hill, in size and cleanliness. And very crowded during the holiday.

The water is calmer than Copacabana beach but the swirls of garbage...

Lovely beach with beautiful views of Sugarloaf mountain nearby which blends perfectly with the shoreline. The beach is not very large and a nice departure from the typical hustle and bustle of Copacabana. Lots of street vendors selling fresh coconuts and food as well as many street vendors and a band set up in the plaza next to the shoreline for plenty of food options. Makes for a great departure or arrival point after the walk along...