In the shadow of Sugarloaf Mountain and lapped by the powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is blessed with one of the world's best beaches: Ipanema Beach.

Sarah Brown Made famous by the well-known bossa nova song, "The Girl from Ipanema," this beach has drawn tourists for decades. The 1.5-mile stretch of sand boasts gorgeous mountain views ...

While Rio has in recent weeks relaxed lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of the virus, most locals are still shunning famed beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema as a precaution.

Such a portrayal is synonymous with famed pieces of shoreline like Copacabana or Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro – but with over 4,500 miles of coastline, Brazil boasts plenty more beautiful beaches ...

People flock to Ipanema beach during summer in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) People flock to Ipanema beach during summer in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 16 ...

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