The beaches...

Rio is very famous because of its beaches, right? So, let's put here some pictures of the most beautiful beaches that will be waiting for you here...

Let's start with Praia de Botafogo, where we used to live when Kim came to visit us in 2007. This is not a good beach to take a bath, but the view is astonishing and we can take a walk at the end of the afternoon, enjoying the Sugar Loaf and the boats at the bay...




Copacabana beach is the most famous beach in Rio, and also one of the biggest and busiest... It's beautiful indeed, but not our favourite.



To watch a beautiful sunset, we can go to Arpoador beach. In a sunny day, it looks like you are at a Caribbean beach, because the water is really transparent...


And there she comes, Ipanema, our favourite beach... Where we can relax at the beach and then go for lunch in one of the best restaurants in Rio...


After Ipanema, comes Leblon, the most expensive neighborhood in Rio. Nice beach and very rich people around...

Heading further on west direction, comes São Conrado. In my opinion one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio. We never go there, because of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, this is probably where the social difference in our city gets its higher level. At one side of the street, Rocinha, the biggest "favela" in Latin America. At the other side, the beach and buildings with the most expensive rate regading m2.

After São Conrado, comes Barra da Tijuca, where will be living one month from now... The beach is huge, not my favourite, but I guess that's where me and Marcos will be next summer :)

It's not over yet... There are other beaches in Rio, very nice, smaller ones, where we never go because they are a bit far, but I think it will be a good idea to to take you guys there. Check it out:

Grumari


Prainha


Joatinga - Surf point


Will this trip be exciting or what?? :)