Praia de Diabo

Rio de Janeiro


This tiny hidden beach is located between Copacabana and Ipanema. Reach it by heading to the rocky outcropping of Arpoador and turning left. You'll see it just beyond the palm trees.


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Nearby Rio de Janeiro attractions

1. Parque Garota de Ipanema

0.14 MILES

This small park next to Ponta do Arpoador features a tiny playground, a concrete area popular with skaters, and a lookout with a view of Ipanema Beach. On…

2. Colônia dos Pescadores

0.15 MILES

At the southern end of Copacabana Beach you'll see fishing folk at work, if you go early enough, mending lines and hauling in the catch. There's a small…

3. Posto 6

0.18 MILES

Beach marker on Copacabana Beach.

4. Ponta do Arpoador

0.19 MILES

At the far eastern end of Av Vieira Souto, this rocky point juts out into the water and serves as one of Rio's best places for watching the sunset…

5. Forte de Copacabana

0.26 MILES

Built in 1914 on the promontory of the old Our Lady of Copacabana chapel, the fort of Copacabana was one of Rio's premier defenses against attack. You can…

6. Posto 8

0.46 MILES

Beach marker on Arpoador Beach.

7. Posto 5

0.51 MILES

Beach marker on Copacabana Beach.

8. Museu da Imagem e Som

0.66 MILES

If work on this new museum is ever complete, Copacabana will finally have an outstanding rainy-day attraction. The building, designed by celebrated New…

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