Explore the beaches in Copacabana
The famous beach of Copacabana should definitely feature on your bucket list! But first, you need to understand how the beaches work in Rio de Janeiro. These beaches are divided into stops called “Postos.” These Postos are numbered from 1 to 12 as a strategy to facilitate getting around in the South Zone of the city.
The beaches in the Copacabana neighborhood start on Posto 2 and finish on Posto 6. They are between Leme beach on Posto 1 and Arpoador beach on Posto 7. Each stop also has a distinct atmosphere.
Posto 2 is the vibrant trendiest stop where you will find most of the international tourists. You will see Copacabana Palace here, a grand hotel where most international celebrities stay when visiting Rio.
Postos 3, 4, and 5 are in the middle of the beach. Here you’ll find a more relaxing vibe than in Posto 2. The last stop in Copacabana is Posto 6, a place full of must-see attractions, such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade Statue and the Copacabana Fort.