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Notable beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Praia do Arpoador

Praia do Arpoador is a beach in Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

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Praia do Arpoador: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Praia do Arpoador

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Praia do Arpoador — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -22.98895, -43.19241. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Praia do Arpoador

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    Other beaches & coast near Praia do Arpoador

    • Praia do Diabo · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~0 km · Must-see
    • Praia de Ipanema · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Ipanema District · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Praia do Leme · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Praia do Vidigal · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Praia Vermelha · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Botafogo Beach · beach · Rio de Janeiro · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Praia do Flamengo · beach · Rio de Janeiro · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Farol da Ilha Rasa · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden · beach · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro · ~13 km · Must-see

    All beaches & coast in Rio de Janeiro

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    Frequently asked

    Is Praia do Arpoador safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Praia do Arpoador yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Praia do Arpoador?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Praia do Arpoador?

    Nearby: Parque Garota de Ipanema (park, 0 km), Praia do Diabo (beach, 0 km), Copacabana's Fort (church, 1 km), Praia de Ipanema (beach, 2 km), Ipanema District (beach, 2 km), Fundação Eva Klabin (museum, 2 km).

    Is Praia do Arpoador worth visiting?

    Praia do Arpoador is listed as a notable beach in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.