Arpoador

Beach · Catumbi ·

Arpoador

Beach · Catumbi ·

Beach with communal clapping to reunite lost children and parents

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Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Get directions

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Brazilians Have a Life-saving Reason for Applauding On Beaches—and It's Spreading Across South America

"Visitors report that this Brazilian beach is a place where the local custom of spontaneous, collective hand-clapping is used to help locate children who have become separated from their parents; one eyewitness specifically described seeing the crowd clap to indicate the child's location, which successfully guided the parent. The behavior reflects a communal, safety-minded beach culture common across Brazil and other South American shores, and can also appear at large local gatherings." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

https://www.travelandleisure.com/why-people-clap-on-beaches-in-brazil-and-south-america-11748803

Arpoador

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The 12 Best Places to See the Sunset Around the World

"Standing on the small peninsula that juts between Ipanema and Copacabana, I found Arpoador offers panoramic views in all directions and is a favorite local spot for a romantic sunset as the sun dips into the Atlantic." - Melissa Locker Melissa Locker Melissa Locker is a writer, editor, and podcast producer in New York City. Her work has appeared in Time magazine, Fast Company, Travel + Leisure, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Arpoador

Samuel E.

Google

Nice beach. Decent waves. Get bothered here less than Copacabana. Toilets are an issue unless you can drop one in the sea. Don't leave your stuff unattended because the local tea leaves will pick it up and rehome it for you.

Jorge

Google

Arpoador Beach is beautiful! 🌅 A perfect spot to enjoy the view and relax.

Team S.

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🔟 / 🔟 Hello, we were here. There's not much to say here except that it was one of the most heavenly places I've ever been. Be sure to come here, it is indescribably beautiful. We'd love to come back. See you next time. ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

Alexander S.

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Fantastic views, location, and service! The room was good size, modern, clean, and our balcony had a hammock which I enjoyed. Breakfast was included and amazing every day. The front desk staff was super helpful and spoke English. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Ss S.

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Praia do Arpoador is a unique beach with amazing views in Rio de Janeiro. The beach itself borders the famous Leblon beach, which is considered one of the safest places in the famous Rio de Janeiro. Right next to the beach itself is the famous Pedra do Arpoador lookout point from where we can also enjoy the amazing views, as well as the waves crashing on the rocks there. The beach itself is very narrow, but its shape and the views in the background are electrifyingly impressive. Definitely a place worth recommending.

Lucia S.

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Loved this beach so much, great for surfers too, it’s big and friendly, if you come to Rio you definitely should visit it❤️

Sylvain Le F.

Google

Famous beach, chill and safe. Can walk

Rodrigo G.

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Go up the rocks and enjoy another great view of Rio. You can see the beaches of Arpoador, Ipanema and Leblon on your right and maybe you can get a quick view of the Christ statue if you look behind the buildings. If you are there, just wait until the sunset, and enjoy the view.